Community Conversation on Climate Change

Minnetonka Community Center 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN

Climate Generation is proud to support MN Can’t Wait, a youth-led movement pushing for bold climate action in Minnesota. Join students, community members, and elected officials as we talk about the climate crisis and learn about solutions to protect our future. This event is FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments provided. RSVP

Growing a Revolution

St. Paul Student Center Theater, St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota 2017 Buford Ave., St. Paul, MN

5:30 pm public reception | 7:00 pm lecture   FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Featuring Dr. Dave Montgomery,  Professor of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington and 2008 MacArthur fellowship recipient Growing a revolution In Dr. Montgomery’s latest book, Growing a Revolution, he introduces us to farmers around the world at the heart of a soil health... Read more »

Join us at the annual Minneapolis Earth Day cleanup

Mississippi River Gorge E 36th St & W. River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN

Taking place just off of West River Parkway, this family-friendly cleanup is an Earth Day tradition in the Minneapolis River Gorge. We've returned to this site year after year and have noticed a dramatic improvement to the area thanks to dedicated volunteers like you! To participate, simply show up at either  E 36th St &... Read more »

Why is the Boundary Waters so controversial?

Midwest Mountaineering 309 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Join Friends at Midwest Mountaineering's Spring Outdoor Adventure Expo, for a presentation on the long fight that led to the creation of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. While many know about the current fight over copper mining, many don’t realize the BWCA has been the scene for many conservation battles over the last century.... Read more »

Pledge to pull garlic mustard and knapweed at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA

Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area 111th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN

Located just 20 minutes south of St. Paul, Pine Bend Scientific and Natural Area is home to some of the best views of the Upper Mississippi River and is a welcome respite from the bustle of the cities. After a short but steep hike, volunteers will work closely with Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR)... Read more »

Wildly Successful Farming Book Event in Austin, MN

Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 1304 21st St. NE, Austin, MN

On Monday, May 6, Land Stewardship Letter editor Brian DeVore will talk about his book, Wildly Successful Farming: Sustainability and the New Agricultural Land Ethic, at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center in Austin. The Austin Chapter 10 of the Izaak Walton League of America is hosting this event. Wildly Successful Farming tells the stories of farmers across the Midwest who... Read more »

Help pull weedy invasive plants at Riverside Park’s first volunteer event

Riverside Park 1725 Kilian Boulevard Southeast, St. Cloud

Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) on Thursday, May 9 from 6-8 pm for a volunteer work night at St. Paul Park's Riverside Park. This site provides much-needed habitat and resources for local critters of all kinds, and serves as an oasis along the Mississippi River flyway for migratory birds. Alongside FMR staff, volunteers... Read more »

End of Session Rally for 100% Clean Energy

Minnesota State Capitol 75 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, St. Paul, MN

Join us at the end of session rally for 100% clean energy! The 100% Campaign, partners, neighbors, and friends will fill the Capitol rotunda with joy, hope, and noise. Together we'll celebrate what we've done together this session and continue to build our movement for a Minnesota powered by clean, equitable energy. Kids welcome! Please... Read more »

Pledge to pull garlic mustard at Crosby Farm Park

Crosby Farm Regional Park 2595 Crosby Farm Rd, St. Paul, MN

A natural oasis in the heart of the city, Crosby Farm Regional Park is nestled at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Enjoy the beauty of early spring at this riverside park while helping protect native plants beneficial to our local wildlife and waters at this annual tradition on Tuesday, May 14, from... Read more »

Help restore the recently protected William H. Houlton Conservation

William H. Houlton Conservation Area Register to received detailed directions, Elk River, MN

Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) staff and volunteers for a lovely spring evening on May 15, from 6-8 pm, furthering restoration work at the recently protected William H. Houlton Conservation Area (a.k.a. Houlton Farm). FMR staff and ecologists will provide a brief introduction to the site and an overview of how to identify... Read more »