Using Native Perennials for Attracting Pollinators and Improving Water Quality

Eagle Valley Golf Course Conference Room 2600 Double Eagle Lane, Woodbury, MN

On Saturday morning, October 8, 2016, the City of Woodbury, Master Gardeners from Washington County, and the Woodbury-Cottage Grove Area League of Women Voters will be sponsoring a fall garden program: Using Native Perennials for Attracting Pollinators and Improving Water Quality. The program will be held at the Eagle Valley Golf Course Conference Room, 2600... Read more »

Sustainability Storytelling: Going Beyond the Report

Renewal by Andersen 9900 Jamaica Avenue South, Cottage Grove, MN

Sustainability Storytelling: Going Beyond the ReportWednesday, October 12, 2016 – Renewal by Andersen, Cottage Grove Everyone loves a good story. However, research shows sustainability reports aren’t enough to tell corporate sustainability stories effectively. How can your business assure audiences that it’s positively impacting their social and environmental interests?Register now to explore why sharing your sustainability story... Read more »

Sustainability Storytelling: Going Beyond the Report

9900 Jamacia Avenue South, Cottage Grove, MN

If you're a sustainability professional, professional communicator, HR professional, recruiter, or student, consider attending our upcoming Business and Environment Series event on storytelling and sustainability. You'll join others to explore how to effectively translate complex sustainability outcomes into great stories that connect, engage, and inspire your audiences. Register or learn more » Confirmed SpeakersKate Lilja... Read more »

“How free enterprise can solve climate change” with Bob Inglis

St. Paul Student Center Theater, St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota 2017 Buford Ave., St. Paul, MN

Former Congressman Bob Inglis (R-SC) traveled to Antarctica and Greenland during his second, three-year term in Congress (2005-10) and became convinced climate change was a problem and needed action. In July 2012, he founded and launched republicEn.org, which is centered on conservative principles and a free-enterprise solution to climate change. Inglis will talk about how... Read more »

Help restore Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area, brush haul + celebration

Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area 111th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN

Join us on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources Property in Inver Grove Heights.Working with FMR and Great River Greening ecologists and staff, volunteers will help protect these native plant communities by removing invasive species, primarily— helping to stack pre-cut buckthorn brush, —and assisting... Read more »

Landscape for the River Workshop: Native Plants, Raingardens, Lawn Care for Water Quality (+ Winter Tips)

Angry Inch Brewing 20841 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, MN

Home lawn and garden practices significantly impact the health of the Mississippi River. In this brief but informative workshop,learn how you can become part of the solution. This workshop takes a how-to approach, suggesting local resources and quickly covering the most relevant information so you can begin taking steps to protect water quality this gardening... Read more »

Free

Goldstein Memorial Lecture on Environmental Policy and Economics

McNamara Alumni Center 200 Oak St SE # 100, Minneapolis, MN

The Global Burden of Disease study (Lancet 2015) estimates that 7.8 million people died in 2013 due to ambient and household air pollution, lack of access to safe water and sanitation, and exposure to lead. Over 90% of these deaths occurred in low and middle income countries. Can economic analysis help reduce this burden in... Read more »

Addressing Barriers to Community Solar

1644 Larpenteur Ave West, Falcon Heights, MN

In 2013, Minnesota passed legislation allowing companies to enable community solar garden programs. Since then, consumer subscribership in community solar gardens has demonstrated tremendous interest, but also has revealed a host of financial, regulatory, and social barriers. Participants at this event will explore lessons learned from the implementation of Minnesota’s community solar programs and ways... Read more »

Policy Forum: Addressing Barriers to Community Solar

TIES Conference Center 1644 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, MN

In 2013, the state of Minnesota passed legislation to enable community solar garden programs. Minnesota’s solar laws put us at the forefront of states wrestling with how to best make community solar broadly accessible, financeable, and compatible with other state and local policy goals. In the past three years, we’ve learned a great deal about... Read more »

$30 – $60

Pipeline Fighting Benefit Concert – NoDAPL NoLine3

The Cabooze 917 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

MN350 and Seahorse Productions Present: A #NoDAPL and #NoLine3Benefit! Join us for a benefit show to support on-the-ground organizing against the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota and the Line 3 Replacement pipeline in Minnesota! Five amazing acts are donating their time and talents for the evening: Doc and Haley of Fairfax AK https://www.facebook.com/fairfax.alaska.3 Pragmation... Read more »