UPDATE: Please confirm with host organizations about the status of listed events. Many in-person events have been cancelled, or there may be virtual options for some events.
See our Upcoming Events page, or check our community calendar below for upcoming green community events in Minnesota, or submit your own event!
The week's events
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- Floodplain forest planting along Vermillion River's South Creek
Floodplain forest planting along Vermillion River's South Creek Floodplain forest planting along Vermillion River's South Creek
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September 5, 2019Located in Farmington, South Creek helps feed the Vermillion River, a cold prairie river flowing through the heart of Dakota County. The Vermillion is an important Mississippi River tributary and is the only trophy brown trout stream in a metro area in the United States.
On September 5, from 6-8 pm, volunteers will work closely with FMR staff to remove invading species and plant native plugs to continue restoration work along this floodplain forest. These plants will further restoration progress increasing biodiversity along the low-lying floodplain.
All are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration required. All supplies and training will be provided. To learn more and register, visit https://fmr.org/events/2019/09/05/floodplain-forest-planting-along-vermillion-rivers-south-creek -
- Equity and the Environment in the Walz Administration
Equity and the Environment in the Walz Administration Equity and the Environment in the Walz Administration
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September 6, 2019Join Environmental Initiative for "Equity and the Environment in the Walz Administration." We will be joined by Commissioners from five State departments and staff members from many more. This event will invite panelists and attendees to consider how equity is embedded into environmental policies and regulations, from the ideation stage to implementation. Attendees will have the chance to provide questions to inform the conversation, and will get to speak to one another about their personal goals and commitments.
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- Chroma Zone
Chroma Zone Chroma Zone
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September 7, 2019Chroma Zone is St. Paul's and Minnesota's first and largest public mural festival, happening over the course of eight days from September 7-14, 2019. The festival celebrates the artistry and community found in the Creative Enterprise Zone(CEZ). It is an inclusive event intended for all cultures, genders, ages, and abilities, is free to enjoy, and will leave a new and vibrant outdoor gallery in the heart of the Saint Paul Midway.
The Chroma Zone program will include the creation of 12 large outdoor murals by local, national, and international artists. In addition to the creation of the murals, Chroma Zone features an entire week’s worth of events programming throughout the CEZ. Events include a kickoff party, the first-ever Little Mekong Night Market in a location outside the Little Mekong district, open studios, live entertainment, a tap room crawl, guided mural tours, and more. The events and murals are sponsored by community partners in the CEZ. For more info on daily events and specifics, go to www.chromazone.net.
