Join a network of teachers from across the country dedicated to bringing science, critical thinking, and problem solving about climate change into the classroom. Summer Institute for Climate Change Education Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy June 26-28, 2017 University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment St. Paul, MN Registration: $150 (includes daily breakfast, lunch,... Read more »
Located in Cottage Grove, this highly protected Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) features two sandy terraces along the river. The first rises 40 to 60 feet above river level with remarkable crescents and blowouts sculpted by southwesterly winds. The second, 110 feet above the Mississippi, has a dramatic cut-face. Grey Cloud Dunes SNA is a... Read more »
Produced for FMR by award-winning local filmmaker John Kaul and narrated by Minnesota Public Radio's Steve Seel, this 30-minute documentary tells the story of how one man’s vision — combined with smart citizen advocacy and effective political leadership — created the Mississippi River's first and only national park right here in the Twin Cities. This designation, championed... Read more »
Come and hear Fresh Energy’s science policy director J. Drake Hamilton in Grand Rapids, MN as she discusses Minnesota’s clean energy path. An expert in climate and energy policies at the state and national levels, she works at Fresh Energy to advance the state’s clean energy economy. This event is free and open to... Read more »
On July 10, Flolo Farms will host an in-depth field day with a deep bench of experts, including Ray Archuleta. Archuleta is known around the world for his analysis of soils under different tillage systems and his promotion of healthy soils and conservation tillage systems, and is known affectionately by farmers as “Ray the Soils... Read more »
Indian Mounds Park is home to one of the most photographed river views in the metro area. The iconic overlook is also home to a restoration project providing much-needed habitat and biodiversity while protecting the bluff, the views and local water quality. FMR volunteers — students from nearby Harding High Earth Club, community members (including... Read more »
The Trumpeter Swan. The American white pelican. The common loon. The mallard duck. The bald eagle. The Baltimore oriole. These are just 6 of the 166 bird species in Minnesota whose survival is threatened by climate change. In 2015, the National Audubon Society produced the report “Birds and Climate Change”, which stated “Nearly half of... Read more »
RSVP to Mark Rusch, LSP, 612-722-6377, MRusch@landstewardshipproject.org You’re invited to the Land Stewardship Project’s Annual Summer Cookout and Potluck on Thursday, July 27, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Come to LSP’s backyard and connect with LSP members and others in the community interested in building a sustainable farm and food system while enjoying delicious local food. Please... Read more »
After a brief introduction and presentation about runoff pollution at the brewery from FMR staff, we'll head out to the nearby downtown streets to stencil storm drains. Equipped with spray paint, a stencil and safety materials, we'll head out in small groups to write "Keep 'em Clean, Drains to River" next to area storm drains. Volunteers also distribute... Read more »
Hear about "Minnesota’s Clean Energy Solutions to Climate Change" on Thursday, July 13 at 7 pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids. Climate and energy expert J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director at Minnesota’s own nonprofit, Fresh Energy, will be the speaker. Learn the details of Minnesota’ success in growing family supporting jobs in... Read more »
Join us July 18 for the U.S. Forest Service’s Listening Session at the Saint Paul RiverCentre (Exhibit Hall A) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (doors at 4:30 p.m.). This is a critical time to speak up for the Boundary Waters! The U.S. Forest Service will use this public input in the environmental review process... Read more »
As a newly merged organization, Transit for Livable Communities & St. Paul Smart Trips is working to define our priorities and strategies for the future and develop our new name and brand. We want to make sure that the work we do and the organization we become are informed by you: our members, allies, and community.... Read more »
Join us as we return to protect Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific & Natural Area (SNA), an award-winning restoration site known for some of the best views of the Upper Mississippi River. Working with FMR Land Conservation Director Tom Lewanski and FMR staff, volunteers will remove spotted knapweed and hoary allysum, two invasive species encroaching on... Read more »
RegenerateMN is a program of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA). The purpose of this initiative is to engage Minnesota's next generation of environmental leaders in the work that MCEA does year-round. The committee is responsible for planning social & networking events, advancing MCEA's outreach efforts, and assisting with development efforts. Given today's political... Read more »
The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are holding an official public listening session at the Virginia High School (Auditorium) from 5:00-7:30 p.m (doors at 4:30 p.m.). This is our chance to make our voices heard and to show federal agencies that the watershed of the Boundary Waters is the wrong place for sulfide-ore copper mining. We... Read more »
TLC-Smart Trips Stakeholder Conversation As a newly merged organization, Transit for Livable Communities & St. Paul Smart Trips is working to define our priorities and strategies for the future and develop our new name and brand. We want to make sure that the work we do and the organization we become are informed by you: our... Read more »
Produced for FMR by award-winning local filmmaker John Kaul and narrated by Minnesota Public Radio's Steve Seel, this 30-minute documentary tells the story of how one man’s vision — combined with smart citizen advocacy and effective political leadership — created the Mississippi River's first and only national park right here in the Twin Cities. This designation, championed... Read more »