Soil, Food, and Climate: What’s the connection?

First Universalist Church 3400 Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

This panel discussion will describe enlightened farming practices that will help solve the climate crisis by storing carbon in the soil, which also improves soil health, produces more nutritious food, and preserves water resources. If implemented at scale, these practices hold the promise of not only slowing but also reducing present-day and future net atmospheric carbon concentrations.... Read more »

Bimi’ji 350 Welcome Event

Paul Bunyan Park Rotary Pavilion 300 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN

The pavilion behind the Paul & Babe Statues! This is your chance to hear the History, mission and vision of MN350 and how we began right here in Bemidji with a handful of people concerned about Standing Rock and the pipeline and how we wanted to branch out to include all the campaigns (Pipeline Resistance,... Read more »

Climate Conversation – Apple Valley

Davanni's Eagan 1960 Cliff Lake Rd Ste 118, Eagan, MN

We invite residents of Apple Valley and surrounding areas to come learn more about climate change solutions and have honest conversations about local impacts and actions we can take in our community. Let?s build a healthy future for our children and grandchildren!

Lop buckthorn and honeysuckle at the newly protected River Heights Park

River Heights Park Register to receive detailed directions, Inver Grove Heights, MN

Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) on Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 6-8pm at the recently saved River Heights Park to begin restoration work. Thanks to dozens of community members, the Inver Grove Heights city council unanimously voted to save River Heights Park in May of 2018. In addition to providing a natural area valued... Read more »

Sustainable Event Planning: Learning From Minnesota’s Sports Industry

TCF Bank Stadium 420 SE 23rd Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

Join us to explore sustainability initiatives inside Minnesota’s sports industry. Learning from a sports context, attendees will share best practices of sustainable event planning, facilities management, and community engagement.

$35 – $50

Rice County No-Till and Cover Crop Tour with farmers Mike Ludwig, John Becker, and Tim Little

1355 90th St E 1355 90th St E, Northfield, MN

RSVP to Alex Romano, LSP, 507-523-3366 Cover crops, no-till and soil health will be the focus of a field tour co-sponsored by the Land Stewardship Project and the Rice Soil and Water Conservation District on Friday, August, 24, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The tour starts at Mike Ludwig's farm (1355 90th St. E., Northfield,... Read more »

Summer work night at Ole Olson Park

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Ole Olson Park in north Minneapolis is known for its top-notch walking and biking trails and stunning skyline views, but we want it to be recognized for even more. Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) on August 28, from 6-8pm as we return to this riverfront park to tend an important native demonstration prairie... Read more »

Regional Parks Policy and Planning Brown Bag Learning Opportunity

Minnesota Environmental Partnership Conference Room 546 Rice Street, Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN

Learn how Regional Parks Policy and Planning can impact the issues you work on A critical comment period shaping our regional parks is underway until September 27. Learn what has been proposed and how to provide meaningful comments.   If you would like a box lunch for $10, please let Sara Wolff know by Monday, August 27.... Read more »

Lop sumac at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

Grey Cloud Dunes SNA MN

Located in Cottage Grove, this highly protected Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) features two sandy terraces along the river. Grey Cloud Dunes SNA is a sight to see. Help us further our restoration efforts at this special site! After a brief orientation, volunteers will work with Friends of the Mississippi River ecologists to help remove... Read more »

LSP Grazing & Cover Crop Field Day

Clear Springs Cattle Company 30819 250th St, Starbuck, MN

RSVP to Bryan Simon, 320-492-2526 The Land Stewardship Project, along with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and The Nature Conservancy, are hosting a grazing and cover crop field day at Jim Wulf’s Clear Springs Cattle Company near Starbuck, Minn. Join us to see the integration of cover crops and livestock into crop production, as... Read more »