“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 »

‘State of the River’ Presentation in Hastings

Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center 8395 127th St E, Hastings, MN

How is the health of the Mississippi River? Can I safely swim in it? Can I eat the fish I catch? What can we do about silver and other invasive carp? How are bald eagles faring?  At FMR we hear questions like these all the time. That's why we partnered with the National Park Service's... Read more »

Adapting to Climate Change and Building Resilient Minnesota Communities

The Wellstone Center, Neighborhood House 179 Robie Street East, St Paul

Climate change is a global problem, but the impacts are very real for the people of Minnesota. From hotter summers,  and more frequent flooding, to worsening air quality and increased road repair costs, the local impacts of climate change are becoming a serious challenge for cities and towns across Minnesota. So, what are local governments in... Read more »

Trending in our Backyards: A Community-Based Path to Business Sustainability

Carlson School of Management 321 19th Avenue South , Minneapolis, MN

People, planet, and profit – in order to truly build sustainable communities, we need to focus on all three. A handful of American businesses are already making bold and unique moves to build public-private partnerships that advance sustainable community development. This session will take a closer look at the emerging trend of localized approaches to... Read more »

$75