Submissions are starting to roll in for our EYEWITNESS project. To help cultivate stories, we are offering a series of storytelling workshops to encourage you to discover your personal climate story and submit to the project. Our team will lead you through prompts, journaling, and share-out activities to uncover your experience with climate change and how... Read more »
We are gathering Sierra Club supporters to celebrate summer and would love for you join us. The event will include: Exploration of Crosby Farm Park on the Mississippi River in Saint Paul Family-friendly activities including group games and nature-based art Storytelling & sharing to celebrate our 50 years of protecting Minnesota Music from the Douala... Read more »
Event Organizer: Rick Morris - rick.morris@sierraclub.org The Rochester Public Utility (RPU) board will have a presentation on their new infrastructure plan that includes a pathway to 100% renewable energy. We will make sure the board knows our community expects a plan for a just, equitable, and fast transition to 100%. We will speak during the public... Read more »
On July 26th, Capitol Area Commutes is organizing a walkability audit that will end at local landmark Hmongtown Market! About this Event One of the major issues Capitol Area Commutes is investigating is how to improve walkability in the Capitol Area. We've lead walkability audits focusing on the southern areas of the Capitol Area, now... Read more »
If you've spent some time roaming the streets of St. Paul, you may have noticed a message painted near the storm drains. Now is your chance to leave your mark in the name of water quality! After a brief introduction and presentation about runoff pollution at the brewery from Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR)... Read more »
What's one of the simplest, high-impact ways to save water and help protect our watershed? Using a rain barrel. For conservation and for pollution prevention, installing a rain barrel to collect and store rainwater for use on your lawn and gardens is a simple but powerful way to make a difference for the Mississippi River.... Read more »
Rambling River Park is a beautiful 76-acre park located in Farmington bordered on the south and east by the Vermillion River. The Vermillion River is a major Mississippi River tributary and provides a portion of the water that feeds drinking water wells in Hastings. Volunteers will work closely with Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR)... Read more »
Home to a rare dry prairie, the highly protected Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) provides essential native bee, butterfly and wildlife habitat. On Thursday, August 20, from 6-8 pm, volunteers will work with Friends of the Mississippi River ecologists to help remove sumac, a shrubby tree that would otherwise overtake this vital... Read more »
Rock out with our friends, the BEES, a beer in hand and Minnesota's best bands under an August sky. Party with purpose! Everyone is welcome. Register early for a chance to win wickedly cool prizes. Rain or Shine Just announced - at the outdoor stage: 4:30 PM: Brian Just 3:30 PM Chris Koza 2:30 PM: Lucy Michelle, with Dylan Hicks,... Read more »
Just southeast of River Oaks Golf Course lies a riverfront bluff with stunning views of the Mississippi River and a special remnant bedrock bluff prairie. Unfortunately, this city park, River Oaks, is also home to a good deal of sumac, buckthorn and other invasive species. Thanks to Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR)-led restoration efforts... Read more »