Electric vehicles seem to be gaining ground in Minnesota-- and around the world. We all notice the steady increase in charging stations and EV infrastructure. Are we at a tipping point? What about announcements like GM's full transition to EV's by 2035- and Volvo by 2030? What's the future of EV infrastructure in Minnesota, and... Read more »
Xcel Energy's latest 15-year plan for us proposes a massive fracked gas plant in central Minnesota. Clearly, building more fossil fuel infrastructure during a climate crisis is a risk too big to take. Luckily, we don’t have to take that risk. A number of organizations have released alternative plans with more clean energy, more equity,... Read more »
Join us for this summer worknight at Camel's Hump Park and Open Space as we return to this stunning site with expansive blufftop views of the Mississippi River Valley. Together we'll tend to volunteer-planted pollinator patches — small gardens that provide much-needed concentrated habitat and resources for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. We'll also add to the pollinator patches by... Read more »
About this event Pollinators are in big trouble - let's lend a helping hand. On June 13th, community will come together and plant a native pollinator garden at the trailhead of a new prairie corridor. Be a part of something BEE-utiful! bring a trowel and mask learn about pollinators and pollinator habitat help out pollinators... Read more »
Join MNIPL and our policy team to learn how to write a Letter to the Editor in support of bold federal action on climate change. Congress is considering an infrastructure package, known as the American Jobs plan, that would include billions of dollars in investments for clean energy, clean transportation, climate resiliency, and environmental justice.... Read more »
Please join a virtual forum, “Invasive carp in Minnesota: where are we now and what might we do?”, on June 17to hear about the latest research, management efforts and the development of a practical solution to address the threat of Invasive carp in Minnesota waters. This collaborative forum will feature speakers from several state and... Read more »
Indian Mounds Regional Park (Makapaha in the Dakota language) is a burial site, home to six of the remaining burial mounds made by the Indigenous people of this region. Fifty or more mounds once sat atop the bluff, overlooking Wakáŋ Tipi, "dwelling place of the sacred" in the Dakota language, and future site of the Wakáŋ Tipi... Read more »
Land Stewardship Project and CURE are excited to announce the date of our next Tallgrass Prairie BioBlitz. Saturday, July 17th, 2021 8am to 8pm Lac qui Parle State Park What is a BioBlitz you ask? It is a period of time where we gather to learn about the prairie and all that lives there. You... Read more »
Join us for a virtual conference on climate change education with educators from across the country! Gain the skills, tools, and resources to teach climate change in all subject areas. This three-day experience will include networking with a national audience, as well as one full day dedicated to working, planning, and learning with regional cohorts.... Read more »
Given the current COVID situation, we've decided to hold our annual fall celebration fully online again this year. Please register to participate in our program and bid in our river-themed auction. We'll share the livestream link and full list of auction items closer to the event. REGISTER HERE There's no fee to register, though we... Read more »