Join the Moorhead leaders of Youth Convening Minnesota to learn about#climatechange and its effects right here in Minnesota. Carlton’s team will educate our community, benefit the lives of our peers, and save the planet. Climate Convening Moorhead Saturday, April 28, 2–5:30 p.m. Minnesota State University Moorhead, Langseth Hall 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56563 Register... Read more »
Hampton Woods is the largest contiguous oak forest in Dakota County, providing critical habitat for forest-dwelling animals, especially birds. This site is especially important since much of the surrounding area is farmland. Thanks to an FMR partnership with Dakota County, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and local landowners, 191 acres of Hampton Woods is permanently protected as a Wildlife... Read more »
Register here Join us on Wednesday, May 2nd for Water Action Day 2018! This is a day of public action and advocacy to let lawmakers know we care about our water. This all-day event will include free breakfast and briefings in the morning, both on how to actively engage legislators and on the water... Read more »
Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) staff and volunteers for a lovely spring morning removing garlic mustard from the recently protected William H. Houlton Conservation Area (a.k.a. Houlton Farm) on Saturday, May 5, from 9-11am. FMR staff and ecologists will provide a brief introduction to the site and an overview on how to identify and... Read more »
Dave Zentner will present a program on the exciting Upper Mississippi River Initiative which involves Izaak Walton League Chapters in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois in cleaning up the Mississippi River and its tributaries. UMRI is a grassroots effort to monitor and improve water quality, promote sustainable farming approaches, and educate landowners about making conservation... Read more »
Northeast Minneapolis’ Water Bar will pop up on the steps of the State Capitol in St. Paul to help Minnesota’s many water partners celebrate Safe Drinking Water Week May 6-12 and recognize the importance of safe drinking water for everyone. Water from three different community water supplies will be served from taps. See if you... Read more »
Event is free but space is limited; please register here. Catch Jennifer on Climate Cast, May 10 at 2:50 & 4 pm on MPR News, with Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner. On May 9, we are happy to host Jennifer Francis, Ph.D, research professor with the Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, discussing the relationship between... Read more »
Located just 20 minutes south of St. Paul, Pine Bend Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) 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 hike volunteers will work closely with Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) staff to remove... Read more »
Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) on Tuesday, May 15, from 6-8pm. After a brief introduction and training, we will proceed to the river gorge sand flats, known for their large sandy beaches and wonderful river-edge view. Working alongside FMR staff, volunteers will remove garlic mustard – an exotic plant invading many areas of... Read more »
After 27 years in our old offices in the Exchange Building, MCEA has moved to 1919 University Ave. W. We're excited to move into an office space that reflects our values as an environmental organization and would like to show off our new home to all of you! Our new office building is Energy Star rated with a new solar... Read more »