John Anderson from Conservation Minnesota will be presenting an overview of the National Audubon Society's recent study on how climate change is affecting birds. Topics will include how climate change is affecting birds in North America and what we can learn from birds about climate change. According to Audubon's "Birds and Climate Change" report, shrinking and... Read more »
April 4 is Transportation Forward Day at the State Capitol! Join us in Saint Paul to show your support for new investments in better transportation options. Ensure lawmakers know about the outdated infrastructure and other transportation issues facing families, businesses, and communities throughout the state. Speak up for a transportation system that meets the needs... Read more »
Join the Women’s Environmental Network for our popular annual networking only event! Yes, walk ins are always welcome.Meet one-on-one with our event sponsors/table registrants.See how their positions relate to and intertwine with the environment.Find out what it takes to perform their job and what courses in college helped them.Learn about types of environmental jobs opportunities... Read more »
Climate change is affecting our state’s varied regions and residents in different ways, but all Minnesotans have a climate story to tell. Celebrate Earth Week with us the evening of Wednesday, April 20th: join us for a free screening of the film “Minnesota Stories in a Changing Climate” at the Mill City Museum. The Twin... Read more »
Earth Day has historically been a day of celebrating our planet and all the life that lives on it. And today, our only home and its inhabitants need our love and celebration more than ever. That's why on the eve of Earth Day, April 21st, we'll be gathering to show our legislators that we must... Read more »
Celebrate the arrival of spring by learning about our regions many bird species. This is the fourth year the Hastings Environmental Protectors has teamed up with Carpenter Nature Center for the Birding Festival. Some of the highlights include: “Introduction to Birding” class, a “Raptors 101” class, bird banding demonstrations, and guided bird trips in the... Read more »
A group from 2015's Earth Day Cleanup with their litter haul.This is a family-friendly Earth Day tradition provides an excellent opportunity to get outside and work together to help improve this treasured area. We've returned to this site year after year and have noticed a dramatic improvement to the area thanks to dedicated volunteers like... Read more »
Are you a resident of Ramsey County and interested in solar power but unable to install panels on your roof? Perhaps you are a renter, live in a house with a shady roof, or otherwise don’t have the space or capacity to install solar yourself. If so, community solar may be a good option for... Read more »
Join us on April 28th from 6pm-8pm at the Pine Bend Bluffs in Inver Grove Heights!Located just 20 minutes south of St. Paul, Pine Bend Scientific and Natural Area is home to some of the best views of the Upper Mississippi River and is a welcome respite from the bustle of the cities. Working closely with FMR staff,... Read more »
Late last year, nearly 200 countries signed onto a historic climate agreement at COP21 in Paris. What might the impacts of this unprecedented climate agreement be on Minnesota companies? What is the role of the business community in meeting our national and international climate goals?We’ll discuss why, and how, businesses are using the momentum created... Read more »