MN350 and the Tiny Diner present a special afternoon of food, live music, fun activities and information about MN350 and how to get involved in the climate movement. Sign-up below for the full schedule of events.
Join us for our annual Harvest Potluck to celebrate the farmers at Big River Farms and the end of a bountiful season! There will be a farmer graduation ceremony, silent auction, kids activities, wagon rides, beer, and scarecrow building. Free and open to everyone. Bring your favorite dish to share!
Jumpstart the new legislative session with a deep dive into the work of policy-making and grassroots organizing. We are looking for volunteers to serve a one-year term and take leadership on one MNIPL policy campaign. Initiatives might include: Just Carbon Pricing, Renewable Energy Standards, Solar in Schools, and Transportation. This team will decide the direction... Read more »
The EcoDistricts Summit is where Community and Urban Leaders Come Together to Reimagine Cities — From the Neighborhood Up. On October 17-18, the Summit is heading to Minneapolis-St. Paul — cities with a rich history of innovation in sustainable urban regeneration. This is demonstrated in the region's robust transit system, waterways, park system, neighborhood solar... Read more »
In addition to being beautiful, Ravine Park's dramatic natural features play an important role in water quality, helping to filter pollution from post-rainstorm runoff that would otherwise enter the Mississippi River. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 20 from 9am - 12pm to help Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) haul out pre-cut brush, primarily... Read more »
Join agricultural journalist Brian DeVore at Moon Palace Books for a discussion centered around his new book,Wildly Successful Farming: Sustainability and the New Agricultural Land Ethic. This book tells the stories of farmers in Minnesota and across the Midwest who are balancing viable food production with environmental sustainability and a passion for all things wild. They... Read more »
Join us for an evening of H2O and hops at Hastings' newest watering hole, Spiral Brewery! Local experts from Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) and Hastings Environmental Protectors (HEP) will highlight important trends and emerging issues facing the Vermillion Watershed. Learn about local efforts to improve water quality and increase habitat restoration and biodiversity... Read more »
Join us on Thursday, October 25 from 5:30pm - 9:00pm at the University of St. Thomas for the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy's annual Legally Green Gala. Details for the night include: 5:30 Cocktail Reception You will have the opportunity to meet the talented staff of MCEA at interactive stations and learn more about our opportunities... Read more »
Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR), Flint Hills Resources and Great River Greening as we return to the Flint Hills property within the Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area along the Mississippi River — one of the largest and most diverse native ecosystems left in the metro area! The site is only accessible to the... Read more »
Meet us for happy hour on Tuesday, October 30! Connect with neighbors who want to create a better future in Minnesota with transportation options that are safe, affordable, sustainable, and healthy. Stay current on what's happening with transportation behind the scenes as we gear up for voter education and the upcoming legislative session. There's a... Read more »