Help clean up South Creek! This creek feeds the Vermillion River, a cold prairie river flowing through the heart of Dakota County and an important tributary of the Mississippi River. Volunteers will meet at Cross of Christ Community Church, a long-time partner for this annual Earth Day cleanup. Lots and fields surrounding the church lead right... Read more »
Design Thinking Hands On: Developing Energy Saving Practices for Office Employees LHB Offices-Minneapolis Sat April 25, 2015 9 am- 2 pm This event will engage participants in design thinking to develop real world solutions to energy efficiency in the workplace. Specifically, participants will develop strategies that empower office workers to reduce the electric use... Read more »
Earth Day in the City: Minneapolis River Gorge Cleanup Saturday, April 25, 2015 — 9:30 am-noon E. 36th St. & E. 44th St. at W. River Pkwy, Mississippi River Gorge, Minneapolis Helping to clean up the oak savanna and maple basswood restoration sites is a Gorge Stewards Earth Day tradition. Join us! Photos: Jeremy Aaron... Read more »
Since early 2010, the Freshwater Society and the University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences have co-sponsored a stimulating lecture series on water and the environment. The lectures, known as the Moos Family Speaker Series on Water Resources, honor the late Malcolm Moos, president of the university from 1967 to 1974. Each lecture pairs a nationally... Read more »
Since early 2010, the Freshwater Society and the University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences have co-sponsored a stimulating lecture series on water and the environment. The lectures, known as the Moos Family Speaker Series on Water Resources, honor the late Malcolm Moos, president of the university from 1967 to 1974. Each lecture pairs a nationally... Read more »
Please mark your calendar and tell your friends about a public forum regarding the Line 61 oil pipeline, which runs under the headwaters of the St. Croix, Namekagon, Eau Claire and Totogatic Rivers in Washburn and Douglas Counties.Thursday, May 6th at 7 p.m.Spooner High School auditorium801 Cty Hwy ASpooner, WI 54801The St. Croix River Association... Read more »
The next installment of the Inspiring Minds Speaker Series will take place on Thursday, May 7th, at Beth El Synagogue in Saint Louis Park.Thursday, May 7 | Beth El Synagogue5225 Barry Street WestSaint Louis Park, Minnesota 55416Jean-Michel, Celine, and Fabien Cousteau will help open up our minds to a world of sustainability, conservation, stewardship, and... Read more »
Free Workshop (Registration Required)Come and learn about what you can do to Protect Our Pollinators! Featuring a presentation by Heather Holm, author of Pollinators of Native Plants. We will discuss why our pollinators are declining, why they are important, and what you can do to help them. Native plants will be offered for sale by... Read more »
Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy, in partnership with the city of Burnsville and the Burnsville Eagan Savage School District, invites you to join your neighbors in attending a public convening on the local impacts of climate change and community-based solutions. Hear from experts, community leaders, and storytellers about local climate issues. Work with neighbors,... Read more »
Documentary Film, " Cold Love" & DiscussionPresented by Lonnie Dupre, Documentary Filmmaker & Adventurist(Co-sponsored by the Duluth League of Women Voters & UMD Sustainability)Contact:Name: Cindy ChristianE-mail: alworth1@d.umn.eduPhone: 218-726-7753Sponsored by: Duluth-Alworth Institute