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 »
Enjoy a crisp fall morning on the banks of South Creek, a Vermillion River tributary, in Farmington! Volunteers are needed on November 10, from 9 - 11 am to assist Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) and the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization with a unique planting project using live stakes, helping to fight... Read more »
We are bringing people together to learn more and help shape the conversation about the future of our wilderness. Featured Presentation: Will Steger – Eyewitness to Global Warming Will Steger, world renowned polar explorer, educator, photographer, writer and lecturer will present a retrospective of a life in the arctic regions of the world. His presentation... Read more »
Join us for a discussion on the changing landscape of electric storage in Minnesota— from what our grid needs to meet state greenhouse gas goals, to adoption benefits and barriers for customers.
Climate Generation is excited to partner with Three Rivers Park District to present Climate Conversations: Gale Woods Farm! Explore our changing climate through engaging conversations with your community. Hear stories of how climate change affects our lives and land from state climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld, naturalist Jim Gilbert, and farmer Jerry Untiedt. Learn about climate-friendly cooking... Read more »
Reserve your spot here: https://goo.gl/forms/171AahtS383QuP742 Every three years, Xcel Energy (the largest electricity provider in Minnesota) prepares a plan to decide where we’ll get our electricity from for the next 15 years. While there’s nothing funny about 65% of our power plants nearing retirement age, this comedy night explains why there’s plenty to laugh about––and a... Read more »
Minnesota is a source water state: all the water we drink falls here. Recent high-profile incidents in other states and policy battles here in Minnesota are bringing increased public attention to the importance of protecting drinking water sources, and ensuring that access is sustainable and equitable. Join Environmental Initiative to discuss the challenges and unique... Read more »
Join Environmental Initiative and Minnesota legislators for our 18th annual legislative preview to hear from legislative leaders about their environmental priorities for the 2019 session. This event will feature bipartisan insights into a wide range of environmental topics, including public health, rural vitality, farming, green jobs, emerging leaders and more. Register now to ensure your... Read more »