Our Wilderness, Our Future Community Discussion

School of Environmental Studies 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley, MN

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 »

Electric Storage: Addressing Grid Demands & Customer Values

MN

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.

$30 – $60

Climate Conversations: Gale Woods Farm

Gale Woods Farm 7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, MN

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 »

Preparing for a Climate Crossroads – Energy Comedy Night!

Mixed Blood Theatre Company 1501 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN

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 »

Collaborating on Source Water Protection

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 »

$30 – $60

2019 Legislative Preview

MN

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 »

$30 – $60

Minnesota responds to climate change: a report from COP24

Minneapolis Central Library 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN

Global warming is having significant and harmful impacts on our communities, our health, and our climate. We must take immediate, unprecedented action to address global warming. In November, Minnesotans elected many candidates to public office who listed climate action as a top priority. And in December, diplomats from nearly 200 countries convened in Poland to... Read more »

Climate Change Trivia: Sisyphus Brewing

Sisyphus Brewing 712 Ontario Ave W #100, Minneapolis, MN

Test your wits, and drink for a cause. Join us at the third location of our Brewing a Better Climate Trivia Series! Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy is traveling to breweries across the state with climate change trivia, quizzing you on the science, sounds, sights, and pop culture. Not a climate expert? This game is... Read more »

LSP Managing for Stewardship: Digging Deeper for Women Landowners

Vinje Church 1101 Willmar Ave SW, Willmar, MN

This Land Stewardship Project workshop, “Digging Deeper Into Conservation for Women” is designed for women farmland owners, retired farm women, those inheriting a farmland investment, and women farmers who rent farmland. It is sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Many farmland owners are women who have often inherited land without having been deeply involved... Read more »

$20

Pillows + Pints Ski Movie Night

Able Seedhouse + Brewery 1121 Quincy St. NE, Minneapolis, MN

Have a pint for climate change action with our friends at Able Seedhouse + Brewery for the fourth annual Pillows + Pints Ski Movie Night! A $5 cover gets you in the door for a chance to win some sweet door prizes, with all proceeds going toward our programming to engage individuals and their communities... Read more »

$5