Thanks to the support of local volunteers and a long-term partnership with 3M, Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) has had the privilege of helping to preserve and restore the oak woodlands at 3M's Cottage Grove facility near the Mississippi River. Former invasive species thickets are now home to wildflowers and wildlife, helping to connect... Read more »
Join us for our fifth annual freshwater mussel field day with MN DNR malacologist, Bernard Sietman. You will be hard-pressed to find anyone as passionate and knowledgeable about mussels as this transplanted Missourian. Since 2002, he has worked across Minnesota surveying mussels. One of the more exciting aspects of his job is the potential discovery... 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 »
Join RegenerateMN, MCEA's public engagement committee, for an informal happy hour at BlackStack Brewing to reconnect, converse, and plan for the fall and winter. RegenerateMN's most recent event on brownfield redevelopment was a huge success, be part of the next big thing!
This event marks the 3rd Annual Scallen Lecture in Human Rights FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Conversations on the environment, climate change, access to clean water and air are taking place at the highest levels of governments, in cities and rural communities, in university research centers and classrooms, and in advocacy organizations across the... 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 »
Learn about what it's like to drive an Electric Vehicle from real owners. We'll have owners on hand ready to answer your questions about the real-world experience driving all the popular plug-in vehicles from Tesla, Chevrolet Bolt and more!
Join us for an evening of celebration! We will be gathering to recognize our Mission Zero achievement, our launch of materialsCAN, and the upcoming Minnesota Recycling Bill. Speakers: Lisa Conway, Vice President of Sustainability - Interface | Gabe Hanson, Associate - Gensler | Eric Nelson, Vice President of Strategic Alliances - Interface RSVP
Hyland Lake Park Reserve is a beloved winter recreation destination, but our winters are changing. Participate in upbeat rounds of taproom-style trivia while exploring what these changes mean for Minnesota and expanding your climate literacy. All knowledge levels have a chance to win a wide range of prizes that include downhill and cross-country ski passes.... Read more »
Transportation as Climate Action in Saint Paul: Mayor Carter's Vision for the Future Join Move Minnesota for a talk with Mayor Carter about how transportation options like walking, biking, and transit advance climate action right here in the capital city. We’ll discuss potential opportunities, accessibility issues, and what steps you can take to build momentum at the... Read more »