This workshop will feature presentations on the uses, practicalities and benefits of cover crops, followed by a farmer panel of local farmers using cover crops, and a field walk with cover crops. A light lunch will be served afterwards. This workshop is part of a series presented by the Land Stewardship in cooperation with the... Read more »
The Governor's Committee on Pollinator Protection was created to advise the Governor, the Environmental Quality Board, the Interagency Pollinator Protection team, and participating agencies on pollinator policy and programs. Community members are welcome to attend. Around 1:00 PM during this meeting, the Committee will take public testimony on the development of its recommendations for protecting... Read more »
Slow Roll St. Paul’s purpose is to highlight the amazing and vibrant communities within St. Paul through biweekly community rides held at different locations during the months of June through September. Slow Roll St. Paul rides are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Frogtown/Rondo neighborhood and every 4th Wednesday of the month in... Read more »
Contact Information: Francisco Arcaute (arcaute.francisco@epa.gov) 312-886-7613 312-898-2042 Cell CHICAGO (July 5, 2018) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host the third of six informal public engagement sessions on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan III next week in Duluth, Minn. The session will run from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, at the EPA Mid-Continent Ecology... Read more »
RSVP to Robin Moore, LSP, 320-269-2105, rmoore@landstewardshipproject.org The Land Stewardship Project's Community Based Food Systems Program will be holding a fundraiser dinner the night before its Prairie Pothole Fundraiser Bike Ride. There will be local meat and vegetables. Dinner and dessert will be provided; BYO beverages. The cost is $25 per plate. The dinner will be at Swift... Read more »
RSVP to Robin Moore, LSP, 320-269-2105, rmoore@landstewardshipproject.org The Land Stewardship Project's Community Based Food Systems Program is holding its bike ride fundraiser in Pope County, Minn., winding through some of the most gorgeous prairie in the state. It is 42 miles for the full circuit, but there are several points to join us for a... Read more »
This July 22nd we invite the public to join us for the 6th Annual Love Water Not Oil Tour Benefit Concert Festival. The kick-off festival, "Water is Life," for the tour will be on July 22nd at the Bayfront Festival on the waterfront of Lake Superior in Duluth MN featuring Indigo Girls, Annie Humphrey, Sister Tree & special guests. We will celebrate... Read more »
Date: Tuesday, July 24 Time: 9-11 a.m. Location: The Wedge Table, 2412 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 We’re launching our new documentary Green Careers for a Changing Climate this fall and we need educators to helps us brainstorm easy strategies for teachers to bring this resource to their students. Be one of the first to see this new documentary, then work... Read more »
Slow Roll St. Paul’s purpose is to highlight the amazing and vibrant communities within St. Paul through biweekly community rides held at different locations during the months of June through September. Slow Roll St. Paul rides are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Frogtown/Rondo neighborhood and every 4th Wednesday of the month in... Read more »
Do you own, did you inherit, or do you manage over 40 acres of farmland? Would you like to beup-to-date on best practices for caring for your land and protecting your investment? If your answer is“yes," please join us for a conversation with other women who own or manage farmland. Women Caring for the Land: Conservation Conversations -... Read more »
The Land Stewardship Project's 17th Annual Potluck Cookout will be held the evening of Thursday, July 26, in the yard at our Minneapolis office. This is a great opportunity to connect with LSP members and others in the community interested in building a sustainable farm and food system while enjoying delicious local food. Please bring a... Read more »
Join refuge naturalist Craig Mandel for a bird walk around the Bass Ponds to learn about the birds that nest on the refuge. Learn about the different types of habitats at the refuge that support over 100 species of nesting birds. Some of the species we may see include Trumpeter Swan, Bald Eagle, Wood Duck... Read more »
The Metropolitan Council will hold a public hearing on Aug. 1, 2018 at 4 p.m. to accept comments on the proposed adoption of the draft 2040 Transportation Policy Plan update for the Twin Cities metropolitan area. At the public hearing, individuals will have 3 minutes each for remarks. Designated representatives of groups will have 5 minutes. The hearing chair will have... Read more »
Don't miss this! Live music, food, activities, and more. The festival will build on the great success of last year’s event to educate, inspire, and engage the community about pollinators, the importance of protecting them, and how they can help pollinators in their everyday lives. Participants will even be able to take home a FREE native... Read more »
Save the Date – Saturday, July 28 10am – Water Ethic Presentation Noon – Lunch 2pm – 4pm – Democracy Presentation (confirmed speakers Faith Spotted Eagle, Sharon Day, Mary Kunesh-Podein, Peggy Flanagan and others) 2pm – 4pm – Youth Activities 5pm Dinner 6:30 pm – Evening Program Ikidowin Peer Theatre Troupe – Nibi 2017 RiverKeeper... Read more »