Join us on May 10th from 6-8pm at Crosby Farm Park in St.Paul for an invasive species removal.Nestled at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, Crosby Farm Park is a natural oasis in the heart of the city. Enjoy the beauty of early spring at this riverside park while helping protect native plants... Read more »
You're invited to join the North Star Chapter of the Sierra Club for a free screening of the award winning climate change documentary, Chasing Ice. Here are the event details:What: Chasing Ice screening When: Thursday, May 12 at 6:39 p.m. Where: Trylon Microcinema 3258 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 (map)Light snacks and time to socialize starts... Read more »
Community Meetings and Walking ToursTwo main routes are being studied for improved transit in the Riverview Corridor: the Canadian Pacific (CP) Rail Line and W. 7th Street. Find out more about these options! Join project staff at one of two upcoming community meetings and walking tours. Get an update on the study of alternative routes... Read more »
Join Friends of the Mississippi River and Afton Films for a special screening of the new documentary, Rebirth: The Mississippi's National Park, at the one and only Riverview Theater. (General admission. Doors at 5 p.m. Film at 5:30 p.m.)This documentary tells the story of how one man’s vision — combined with smart citizen advocacy and... Read more »
Join over 450 environmental leaders to celebrate Minnesota's most innovative and inspiring environmental success stories. Eighteen finalists will be honored and winning projects across six categories will be announced “Academy Awards Style” at the Environmental Initiative Awards dinner on Thursday, May 26. Join us for an inspiring night of networking and celebration. The evening includes... Read more »
Event: Clean Water Action Movie Night: STINK!Date: Thursday, June 2, 2016Time: 6:30 doors open, 7:00-9:00 movie with short panel afterLocation: Pepito's Parkway TheaterDescription: STINK! opens with a foul smell and a pair of kids pajamas. And a single father trying to find out what that smell could possibly be. But instead of getting a straight... Read more »
Purchase pollinator-safe native plants at Landscape Revival. Native growers participating in the sale do not use systemic pesticides.The Landscape Revival — Native Plant Expo and Market offers gardeners one convenient location to shop for Minnesota native plants from 12 local native growers and learn how to use the plants from conservation organizations. The goal of... Read more »
zeit·geist (ˈtsītˌɡīst,ˈzītˌɡīst/) – the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history, as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time. What better place to gather for a night of film, community, and live climate storytelling than Duluth's Zeitgeist Arts Cafe? Join Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy to explore place-based impacts,... Read more »
When: Wednesday, June 15, 7:00-8:30 AM Where: Town and Country Club, 300 N Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55104Cost: $30 Fresh Energy members/Government employees/Students, $45 General admission*Early Bird tickets available for $10 off through May 31. Registration will be open through Thursday,... Read more »
Help tend an interpretive native prairie planted in recent years by volunteers at Crosby Farm Regional Park!The three-acre demonstration prairie includes 1,000 native prairie plants and species markers to educate and inform visitors. Volunteers will help weed, remove invasive species and otherwise care for the planting and the surrounding areas, all under the care and guidance of FMR and... Read more »