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!
Events in April–May 2018
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- Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop - Burnsville, Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop - Burnsville
Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop - Burnsville Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop - Burnsville
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April 10, 2018The City of Burnsville will again be hosting a Landscaping for Clean Water Introductory Workshop on April 10. This FREE event is open to Burnsville and other Dakota County residents. At these workshops, you can see many examples of beautiful raingardens and shoreline restorations that help clean up local ponds and lakes and stabilize shoreline erosion problems. You will also learn about dozens of native plants that can enhance flowerbeds and provide habitat for butterflies. As an added incentive, you will learn about financial incentives from Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District ($250 grant) and City of Burnsville (up to $1,000 grant) for these types of projects.
Registration required at http://www.dakotacountyswcd.org/cleanwater.html or call 651-480-7777. Open to Burnsville/Dakota County residents. Check website for other workshop date options in neighboring Dakota County cities.
Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop - Burnsville Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop - Burnsville
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April 10, 2018The City of Burnsville will again be hosting a Landscaping for Clean Water Introductory Workshop on April 10. This FREE event is open to Burnsville and other Dakota County residents. At these workshops, you can see many examples of beautiful raingardens and shoreline restorations that help clean up local ponds and lakes and stabilize shoreline erosion problems. You will also learn about dozens of native plants that can enhance flowerbeds and provide habitat for butterflies. As an added incentive, you will learn about financial incentives from Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District ($250 grant) and City of Burnsville (up to $1,000 grant) for these types of projects.
Registration required at http://www.dakotacountyswcd.org/cleanwater.html or call 651-480-7777. Open to Burnsville/Dakota County residents. Check website for other workshop date options in neighboring Dakota County cities.
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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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April 11, 2018Come to our toy lending event to become a member of the toy library. Access to over 1,000 toys appropriate for children age birth to 5.
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- Hennepin County Fix It Clinic - Saint Louis Park
Hennepin County Fix It Clinic - Saint Louis Park Hennepin County Fix It Clinic - Saint Louis Park
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April 14, 2018Do you have broken stuff at home, but don't know what to do with it? Learn to fix your broken household items with help from friendly, skilled volunteers at a Fix-It Clinic. Bring in small appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more and receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix your items.
Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable objects that are thrown in the trash. For more information, visit http://www.hennepin.us/fixitclinic or contact program coordinator Nancy Lo at nancy.lo@hennepin.us or 612-348-9195. Please email nancy.lo@hennepin.us if you would like to volunteer!
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- Switch to a Low-Maintenance Lawn & Native Habitat
Switch to a Low-Maintenance Lawn & Native Habitat Switch to a Low-Maintenance Lawn & Native Habitat
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April 19, 2018Want to get away from that loud, smelly gas lawn mower? You can! Imagine your yard as a cooling carpet of plants that fix carbon in the soil, provide habitat for pollinators, and require very little maintenance from you.
Douglas Owens-Pike, Project Manager at Metro Blooms, will give us a presentation on the many planting options available to reduce maintenance and increase habitat for both sunny and shady locations. He will bring copies of his book, "Beautifully Sustainable: Freeing Yourself to Enjoy Your Landscape" for purchase, with a percentage of sales benefitting Transition Longfellow.
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- Film Screening: Buffalo Returns
Film Screening: Buffalo Returns Film Screening: Buffalo Returns
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April 20, 2018Join us for a screening of Buffalo Returns, a short documentary about returning buffalo to Native lands. The screening will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by discussion led by Sasha Houston Brown, speaking on behalf of the Dakota tribe. Learn about the environmental benefits of raising buffalo, Tanka Fund’s project to return one million acres of Native land to buffalo.
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- Stillwater Raingarden Clean-up, CSA Fair, Dakota County Fix It Clinic, 2018 Lyndale Green Expo; Creating a Sustainable Community Together
Stillwater Raingarden Clean-up Stillwater Raingarden Clean-up
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April 21, 2018Join this fun, family-friendly Earth Day event!
Sustainable Stillwater MN and Lily Lake Association are teaming up with the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization to clean-up raingardens around Stillwater. Join a team to help keep our raingardens beautiful and working properly!
Bring your rakes, work gloves, trowels, and a water bottle.
Learn more and RSVP at:
Sustainable Stillwater MN: 651-230-7882, sustainablestillwatermn@gmail.com
Lily Lake Association: kwarren@usinternet.com
CSA Fair CSA Fair
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April 21, 2018Come to the fair to learn about area CSAs and choose a farm that best meets your household’s needs. More information, along with a list of all attendees, will be available in the coming months.
Dakota County Fix It Clinic Dakota County Fix It Clinic
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April 21, 2018Why buy what you already have? Get household items fixed for free and learn valuable repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It clinic.
At Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in clothes and household items to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix items. Clinics build community connections and reduce the number of repairable objects that are thrown in the trash.
2018 Lyndale Green Expo; Creating a Sustainable Community Together 2018 Lyndale Green Expo; Creating a Sustainable Community Together
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April 21, 2018The Lyndale Green Expo will expose community members to accessible and easy ways to live greener. From zero waste activities to thrifting, the Lyndale Green Expo will be a fun event encouraging the community to leave a smaller carbon footprint.
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- Create Your Own Lawn of the Future
Create Your Own Lawn of the Future Create Your Own Lawn of the Future
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April 24, 2018Learn details about how to design and install your own sustainable lawn on Tuesday, April 24th with the Golden Valley Garden Club at Brookview Community Center, 316 Brookview Parkway South, Golden Valley 55426; NW of hwy 55 & Winnetka Av. Teacher is Douglas Owens-Pike
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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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April 25, 2018Come to our toy lending event to become a member of the toy library. Access to over 1,000 toys appropriate for children age birth to 5.
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- Pledge to pull garlic mustard with Friends of the Mississippi River at Crosby Farm Park
Pledge to pull garlic mustard with Friends of the Mississippi River at Crosby Farm Park Pledge to pull garlic mustard with Friends of the Mississippi River at Crosby Farm Park
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April 26, 2018A natural oasis in the heart of the city, Crosby Farm Regional Park is nestled at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Enjoy the beauty of early spring at this riverside park, Thursday, April 26th, while helping protect native plants beneficial to our local wildlife and waters at this annual tradition.
Alongside Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) staff, volunteers will be working in an area home to a striking array of spring wildflowers native to Minnesota – Dutchman's breeches, trout lily, and Jack-in-the-pulpit, to name a few. After a brief introduction and training, volunteers will help protect these and other important members of the native plant community by removing the extremely invasive plant garlic mustard, then make the pledge to return to the area to continue this much-needed work.Although a serious threat, garlic mustard is not only easy to identify but quick to pull by hand, making its removal the perfect restoration activity for volunteers who want to continue to improve wildlife habitat and the health of their watershed after an event, at times most convenient for them during the weeks following this event to fulfil their 'pledge to pull.'
All are welcome, however, space is limited and registration is required. To learn more and register, visit https://fmr.org/events/2018/04/26/pledge-pull-garlic-mustard-crosby-farm-park.
https://fmr.org/events/2018/04/26/pledge-pull-garlic-mustard-crosby-farm-park
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- Improving Water Quality in Valley Creek with MPR, Ramsey County Fix It Clinic
Improving Water Quality in Valley Creek with MPR Improving Water Quality in Valley Creek with MPR
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April 28, 2018Registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/valley-park-creek-with-mpr/Come volunteer side-by-side with MPR hosts and staff in this event celebrating MPR Water Month. We will be busting buckthorn and other invasive plants from Valley Park, in Mendota Heights, to improve the water quality in a creek that feeds the Mississippi River. We will also be casting seed for wildflowers and grasses to further improve the soil and habitat diversity. Join in and get a limited edition T-shirt.
This 94-acre community park is largely a natural area that features a creek, oak groves, and mile-long paved trail that winds and climbs through woodlands. The mature oaks and diverse vegetation provide an outstanding landscape to enjoy hikes and bicycle tours that connect to the Big Rivers Regional Trail. This volunteer effort will improve the filtering quality of the soil, removing pollutants from water before it reaches the creek and the river.
Learn more about MPR WATER MONTH at thewatermain.org
Light breakfast, snack, and lunch provided by Peoples Organic.
All ages welcome, children must be supervised.Partners & Funders: Minnesota Public Radio The City of Mendota Heights, Kowalski’s Market, and lunch is provided by Peoples Organic
Registration is required.
Buy TicketsRamsey County Fix It Clinic Ramsey County Fix It Clinic
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April 28, 2018Get household items fixed for free and learn valuable repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It clinic.
At Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics and more to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix items.
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- Take part in the first invasive species removal at Hampton Woods
Take part in the first invasive species removal at Hampton Woods Take part in the first invasive species removal at Hampton Woods
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May 1, 2018Hampton Woods is the largest continuous oak forest in Dakota County, providing critical habitat for forest-dwelling animals, especially birds. Come be part of the first volunteer event at this impressive site on May 1st, from 6-8pm.
Volunteers are needed to assist with hand-pulling invasive species from the forest floor. We will focus our efforts on removing the extremely invasive plant garlic mustard. Friends of the Mississippi River staff will provide identification and removal guidance – no previous experience is necessary.
As always, all are welcome. However, space is limited and registration is required. To learn more, including how to register for this event, visit https://fmr.org/events/2018/05/01/take-part-first-invasive-species-removal-hampton-woods.
Visit https://fmr.org/events/2018/05/01/take-part-first-invasive-species-removal-hampton-woods to register
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- Water Action Day
Water Action Day Water Action Day
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May 2, 2018Join us 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 issues that we face in Minnesota. Throughout the day, attendees will meet with legislators to ask them to protect our water, and the Clean Water Rally will be held in the Capitol Rotunda at 2:00 pm.
We ask all participants to register on the Eventbrite Page to let us know how many people we can expect for the activities.
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- Solar Twin Cities Kickoff Solar Power Hour at Insight Brewing
Solar Twin Cities Kickoff Solar Power Hour at Insight Brewing Solar Twin Cities Kickoff Solar Power Hour at Insight Brewing
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May 3, 2018Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) with support from the City of Minnetonka, Southeast Como Improvement Association, City of Woodbury, City of Oakdale, and the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), property owners throughout Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul may participate in this program to pool their buying power and secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Start by attending a Solar Power Hour. Our free information session teaches you the basics of solar, its financial implications for your household, and how the solar group buy program works. Then, get a free, no obligation site assessment from our installer. You have until August 31, 2018 to decide whether to get solar through the program.
Come early to connect with the MREA and partners and enjoy Insight brews on tap. Little G's Mobile Pizzeria will also be serving up wood-fired pizzas!
Visit www.SolarTwinCities.org for more information and to sign up for a site assessment and/or program updates.
RSVP on Facebook or just show up!
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- Milkweed Podcast and other Pollinator Attractions, Help remove invasive species at the recently protected Houlton Farm
Milkweed Podcast and other Pollinator Attractions Milkweed Podcast and other Pollinator Attractions
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May 5, 2018At this planting event, volunteers will restore the prairie with native pollinator shrubs and release milkweed seeds into a recently burned area through a “podcast!”
Volunteers collected the pods during our immensely successful Million Milkweed Seed Initiative. Many of the seeds have been propagated and will be planted this season. But the pods still have plenty of seeds in the fluff, perfect for casting in fertile areas. See this initiative featured on Grow with KARE 11.
Light snacks and lunch will be provided!
All ages welcome, children must be supervised.Partners and Funders: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund, Ramsey County Correctional Facility, Bailey Nurseries, and MN DNR
Registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/milkweed-podcast-and-other-pollinator-attractions/Help remove invasive species at the recently protected Houlton Farm Help remove invasive species at the recently protected Houlton Farm
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May 5, 2018Join 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 pull the invasive plants we'll be targeting. By removing these species we will be making way for important native plants that have been crowded out by these aggressive invaders.
All are welcome, and as always, all training, gloves, and necessary tools will be provided. However, registration is required and capacity is limited. To learn more, including how to register for this event, visit https://fmr.org/events/2018/05/05/help-remove-invasive-species-recently-protected-houlton-farm.
Register at https://fmr.org/events/2018/05/05/help-remove-invasive-species-recently-protected-houlton-farm
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- PLANTING AND GUILD DESIGN: THE ART OF GROWING ORGANIC FRUIT
PLANTING AND GUILD DESIGN: THE ART OF GROWING ORGANIC FRUIT PLANTING AND GUILD DESIGN: THE ART OF GROWING ORGANIC FRUIT
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May 6, 2018In this class you will learn the art of planting trees & shrubs to thrive within a guild community of beneficial plants & fungi! We will discuss integrating flowers, herbs, groundcovers, vines, edible mushrooms & more!
Series Description:
The Art of Growing Organic Fruit is a 6 part seasonal workshop series exploring the cultivation of fruit trees, shrubs & other perennial edibles for our Northern climate. Each workshop in the series will focus on building skills to tend our plants with a Permacultural approach including Pruning, Propagation, Grafting, Planting, Design, Maintenance, Organic Pest/Disease Management, Harvest, Crop Swaps, Winter Clean-up & more. All experience levels welcome to get started growing food, share our collective successes, swap resilient & delicious plant varieties and celebrate the beautiful abundance of perennial food. ‘As they say, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next best time is right now!’Series Details:
The Art of Growing Organic Fruit is a 6 part series. Although drop-ins are welcome, we encourage people to sign up for the whole series. Discounted rates for the whole series is $100 for 6 classes, drop-in days are $20 per day. Class dates are 3/11, 4/22, 5/6, 7/15, 8/5 and 9/9 from 2-4pm in the Tiny Diner garden.**Everyone welcome regardless of ability to pay! Scholarships available. Email andrea.e@tinydiner.com for more information**
About the Teacher:
Cody Mastel is motivated by a constant fire of acquiring, mastering, & sharing skills that inspire others to learn through self-guided, hands-on experience. He helps facilitate learning throughout the Upper Midwest with organizations like Tiny Diner, MCTC, MPLS Community Ed & the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Cody is owner of Land by Hand and co-founder of Open Hearth Permaculture Education. He graduated from the U of MN College of Design, and is a certified Permaculture Designer & Educator. (landbyhand.org) -
- Gardener's Swap
Gardener's Swap Gardener's Swap
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May 7, 2018Looking to add variety to your perennial garden? Have extra vegetable seedlings you don’t have space for? Realize you’ll never use all those trowels? Join the City of St. Louis Park for the first Gardener’s Swap! Free and open to all!
Bring items to swap and take home new treasures!
• Garden and yard tools (shovels, trowels, rakes, pitchforks, hoses, etc.)
• Pots and planters (plastic, wood, terracotta; please NO plastic multi-packs)
• Gardening and plant books
• Garden art and décor
• Bird houses and feeders
• Plants (perennials and annuals; please label)
• SeedsPlease do not bring any chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, e.g.) or broken items. Please note: The city is also hosting the rain barrel and tree sale pickup at this site during the same hours; follow the signs for the “Gardener’s Swap.”
Questions before the event? Contact Emily Barker at 952.924.2187 or ebarker@stlouispark.org
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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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May 9, 2018Come to our toy lending event to become a member of the toy library. Access to over 1,000 toys appropriate for children age birth to 5.
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- Pledge to pull garlic mustard at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, Pledge to pull garlic mustard at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA
Pledge to pull garlic mustard at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA Pledge to pull garlic mustard at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA
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May 10, 2018Located 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 the invasive species garlic mustard. Volunteers should be able to see a big difference in just a couple hours of work. Removal of this invasive species is the perfect restoration activity for volunteers who want to work independently.
Event participants will be offered the opportunity to sign up to make their Pledge to Pull, promising to return and continue to remove garlic mustard at Pine Bend SNA in the weeks following this evening’s pull.
All are welcome, however, space is limited and registration is required. To learn more and register, visit https://fmr.org/events/2018/05/10/pledge-pull-garlic-mustard-pine-bend-bluffs-sna.
Register at https://fmr.org/events/2018/05/10/pledge-pull-garlic-mustard-pine-bend-bluffs-sna
Pledge to pull garlic mustard at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA Pledge to pull garlic mustard at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA
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May 10, 2018Located 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 the invasive species garlic mustard. Volunteers should be able to see a big difference in just a couple hours of work. Removal of this invasive species is the perfect restoration activity for volunteers who want to work independently.
Event participants will be offered the opportunity to sign up to make their Pledge to Pull, promising to return and continue to remove garlic mustard at Pine Bend SNA in the weeks following this evening’s pull.
All are welcome, however, space is limited and registration is required. To learn more and register, visit https://fmr.org/events/2018/05/10/pledge-pull-garlic-mustard-pine-bend-bluffs-sna.
Register at https://fmr.org/events/2018/05/10/pledge-pull-garlic-mustard-pine-bend-bluffs-sna
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- Dakota County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale, Earth Day 2.0: River Gorge Cleanup, BACKYARD SEED SAVING I: SAVING BIODIVERSITY IN YOUR BACKYARD!
Dakota County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale Dakota County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale
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May 12, 2018Plan to gather your gardening friends and bring a box or wagon to bring home healthy, Minnesota-grown plants at reasonable prices. Master Gardeners nurture and grow these plants in their own gardens or as part of their research. We enjoy sharing this bounty with you! A wide variety of sun and shade perennials, natives and woodland plants, grasses, groundcovers, shrubs and other landscape plants will be available, along with annuals, heirloom tomatoes, peppers and other vegetable and fruiting plants. In addition to the wonderful plants for sale, Master Gardeners will also be available to answer your plant questions.
Earth Day 2.0: River Gorge Cleanup Earth Day 2.0: River Gorge Cleanup
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May 12, 2018Taking place just off of West River Parkway, this cleanup has become an Earth Day tradition in the Minneapolis River Gorge. The originally scheduled April 21st event was postponed due to our delayed spring but now we're ready to get out on May 12th, get our hands dirty, and cleanup this beautiful spot along the river.
People come from throughout the local river corridor, neighborhoods and metro area to contribute to the health and vitality of the Mississippi River. This is a family-friendly event providing an excellent opportunity to get outside and work together to help improve this treasured area. We've returned to this site year after year and have noticed a dramatic improvement in the area thanks to dedicated volunteers like you!
All are welcome! To participate, simply show up at E 36th St & W River Parkway at or after 9:30 a.m. to sign-in with Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) staff. We'll provide all of the supplies, however, if you have your own gloves feel free to bring them along. Sturdy shoes are strongly suggested as well as dressing for the weather – layers are encouraged.
To learn more, visit http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/12/earth-day-20-river-gorge-cleanup
BACKYARD SEED SAVING I: SAVING BIODIVERSITY IN YOUR BACKYARD! BACKYARD SEED SAVING I: SAVING BIODIVERSITY IN YOUR BACKYARD!
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May 12, 2018Interested in saving seeds? Learn how you can save and pass on agricultural biodiversity in your home and community this season from Koby JH of Seed Sages. This fun class will give you easy steps to successfully save seed this year! This class is part 1 of 2. You can come to just one or the other but attending both is encouraged! This class is a $5-10 donation. No one will be turned away if unable to pay! RSVPs required. Please send an email to Andrea at andrea.e@tinydiner.com to RSVP or if you have any questions.
About the teacher: Koby Jeschkeit-Hagen is the founder of Seed Sages, a local seed saving organization that provides trainings, consultations, and education. Seed stewardship and biodiversity conservation is a driving force behind her work. She has worked at Emandal Farm, JD Rivers Children’s Garden, Seed Savers Exchange, Seeds of Change, and Ecology Action. She also has a masters in Community and Regional Planning as well as Permaculture training. She draws on many approaches to share diverse seed saving, farming and community-building methods.
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- Anoka County Master Gardener Plant Sale, Fun With Birds, Pull garlic mustard at the Sand Flats, Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Oakdale Discovery Center
Anoka County Master Gardener Plant Sale Anoka County Master Gardener Plant Sale
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May 15, 20182018 Anoka County Extension - Master Gardener Plant Sale
Spring weather is coming!! Celebrate the season with a stop at the University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County Master Gardener Plant Sale on Tuesday, May 15 from 3-7 pm and on Wednesday, May 16, from 9 am-1 pm at the Anoka Armory, 408 E Main St, Anoka.
Hundreds of Native Plants will be featured at the sale along with a large variety of affordable annuals, perennials for sun or shade, vegetables, and trees and shrubs to beautify your yard and garden.
Proceeds from the plant sale help to support the Extension Master Gardener community programs in Anoka County.
To learn more about the plant sale and other programs offered by Master Gardeners, call 763-324-3495 or visit http://anokamastergardeners.org/Fun With Birds Fun With Birds
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May 15, 2018Join Urban Roots interns as we participate in the Twin Cities Urban Birding Festival. Join us in building DIY bird bath & bird feeders and go on a birding tour to learn common birds you can see in the city. This is one of many events occurring this week as part of the Twin Cities Urban Birding Festival.
Pull garlic mustard at the Sand Flats Pull garlic mustard at the Sand Flats
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May 15, 2018Join 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 the River Gorge out-competing native plant species. Although a serious threat, garlic mustard is not only easy to identify but quick to pull by hand. Volunteers will be pleased to see a dramatic difference in ground cover by the end of this event – improving both water quality and habitat diversity.
As always, we'll provide any necessary tools and training. All are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration required. To learn more and register, visit https://fmr.org/events/2018/05/10/pledge-pull-garlic-mustard-pine-bend-bluffs-sna.To register, visit http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/15/pull-garlic-mustard-sand-flats
Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Oakdale Discovery Center Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Oakdale Discovery Center
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May 15, 2018Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) with support from the City of Oakdale, City of Minnetonka, Southeast Como Improvement Association, City of Woodbury, and the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), property owners throughout Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul may participate in this program to pool their buying power and secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Start by attending a Solar Power Hour. Our free information session teaches you the basics of solar, its financial implications for your household, and how the solar group buy program works. Then, get a free, no obligation site assessment from our installer. You have until August 31, 2018 to decide whether to get solar through the program.
Come early to connect with the MREA and partners!
Visit www.SolarTwinCities.org for more information and to sign up for a site assessment and/or program updates.
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- Butterfly Milkweed Planting in Wildlife Management Area
Butterfly Milkweed Planting in Wildlife Management Area Butterfly Milkweed Planting in Wildlife Management Area
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May 17, 2018Join Great River Greening at the first public event at the Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club (RASC) Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The RASC WMA encompasses 580 acres of sandplain prairie, wetlands, oak woodlands, and rare oak savanna in Morrison County, near the town of Buckman. Volunteers will hike and plant thousands of butterfly weed seedlings in the prairie and savanna to re-introduce this important Monarch host-plant to the site.
We’re looking for a minimum commitment of two and a half hours.
All ages welcome, children must be supervised.
Partners and Funders: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund, Ramsey County Correctional Facility, Bailey Nurseries, and MN DNR
Registration is required:
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- Riverside Park Bird Hike, Restoration along the Minnesota River, Burnsville Native Plant Market, High Tunnel Raising Day, Take Aim at Summer Fun, Clothing Mend, Swap, Donate & Recycle Event, Ramsey County Fix It Clinic
Riverside Park Bird Hike Riverside Park Bird Hike
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May 19, 2018Take a morning stroll through Riverside Park while enjoying a birding tour lead by Karen Schik, Friends of the Mississippi River’s senior ecologist. Riverside Park is a nature study area intended to be left in a natural state providing much-needed habitat and resources for a variety of species. We hope to spot a number of migratory birds, including warblers, as they pass through the Mississippi River flyway during their spring migration.
Birders of all levels are welcome! We will provide a few pairs of binoculars to share but if you have your own please bring them. Space is limited and registration required. To learn more and register, visit http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/19/riverside-park-bird-hike.
Restoration along the Minnesota River Restoration along the Minnesota River
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May 19, 2018Join Great River Greening and The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America in this restoration event along the bank of the Minnesota River. Volunteers will plant and seed native forbs and grasses the natural habitat for local wildlife in a six-acre area nearby The Minnesota Valley State Trail. Surrounding landscape includes a diverse wetland and floodplain connected to the Minnesota River National Wildlife Refuge.
Light snacks and lunch will be provided!
All ages welcome, children must be supervised.Partners & Funders: Izaak Walton League and Outdoor Heritage Fund
Registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/restoration-along-the-minnesota-river/Burnsville Native Plant Market Burnsville Native Plant Market
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May 19, 2018Native wildflowers, ferns and grasses will be for sale from multiple vendors. This is a farmers market style event and each vendor operates their own market stall and is paid separately. Cash or checks only, open rain or shine. Open to everyone (Burnsville residents and non-Burnsville residents).
High Tunnel Raising Day High Tunnel Raising Day
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May 19, 2018What: Support the vitality of the East Side and volunteer to be part of our hoop house raising! This spring we are proud to be installing the first ever hoop house at Urban Roots. The plastic-covered high tunnel, much like a greenhouse, will extend our growing season significantly in both the spring and the fall, allowing us to grow even more delicious food for our community. Come be a part of of Urban Roots history!
Where: Rivoli Bluffs, our newest, largest, and most scenic garden, located on the corner of E Minnehaha Ave. and N. Rivoli St. behind a new housing development. You can get there by taking Payne Ave. North from E. 7th St. and then taking a left (or heading West) on Minnehaha. The plot is located where Minnehaha dead-ends. Park on the street here and look for the Urban Roots van. We will meet there, gather tools, and then walk down to the plot together.
What to Bring: Dress for the weather. Layers are best, as you often start out cold and then get hot while working. Be ready to get dirty! Most importantly, wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy. Bring a water bottle. We will provide gloves and do have some basic raincoats if the weather calls for it.
*Be sure to check our website for last minute weather updates- the high tunnel can only be completed if it's not too windy!
Email jjandro@urbanrootsmn.org to RSVP.
Take Aim at Summer Fun Take Aim at Summer Fun
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May 19, 2018Kick off your summer by trying a variety of outdoor activities all in one place! And its all for FREE
Urban Roots is teaming up with Saint Paul Natural Resources,
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) and many other organizations to bring you:Archery
Birding
Buckthorn Art
Canoeing
Climbing wall
Fishing
Geocaching
Lasershot range
Live animals
Tree Climbing
And more!Bring your friends or family, tell your neighbors. Let's celebrate the new season together!
Clothing Mend, Swap, Donate & Recycle Event Clothing Mend, Swap, Donate & Recycle Event
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May 19, 2018Bring your old, damaged, and unwanted clothing, sheets and other textiles! Students from Whittier's own Learning In Style School will be on hand to mend your damaged textiles on spot. Donated items will go to Learning in Style's Clothes Closet, which is a free store for community members in need of clothing and household items. Any other items will be taken to Hennepin County Government's drop-off facility to be recycled. Saturday, May 19, 1-4PM, Minneapolis.
Ramsey County Fix It Clinic Ramsey County Fix It Clinic
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May 19, 2018Bring your broken household goods and clothing in need of repair. Please also bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job. Events are first come, first served.
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- Eat for Equity for Urban Roots
Eat for Equity for Urban Roots Eat for Equity for Urban Roots
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May 20, 2018Eat for Equity is partnering with Urban Roots at St. Paul’s Flat Earth Brewing Company for craft brews and a picnic feast featuring a menu inspired by the Urban Roots' Cook Fresh program and prepared by a team of Eat for Equity volunteers. This is an open-house style event in a brewery. All are welcome. Come by anytime from 4 pm - 7 pm, with a short presentation from Urban Roots at 5:30 pm.
Urban Roots develops young leaders through programs that cultivate life and work skills and make critical connections to the world around them. 60 youth interns are engaged in a tiered program model, many returning for multiple years, earning as they learn about food, health, entrepreneurship and the environment. Their focus is on St. Paul’s diverse East Side community. Last year the interns raised over 13,000 lbs of fresh produce, restored 14 acres of urban parklands and prepared over 900 healthy meals.
You can register on the website, Eventbrite, or make your donation at the door.
Cost: meaningful donation
St. Paul's Flat Earth Brewing Co is also collecting items for the local food shelf!
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- Toy Lending Event, 2018 Environmental Initiative Awards, Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Plymouth City Hall
Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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May 23, 2018Come to our toy lending event to become a member of the toy library. Access to over 1,000 toys appropriate for children age birth to 5.
2018 Environmental Initiative Awards 2018 Environmental Initiative Awards
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May 23, 2018Honor the people and projects who make collaborative solutions happen at the 2018 Environmental Initiative Awards! Join environmental professionals and leaders for an inspiring night of networking, celebrating the 8 award winners, and investing in Environmental Initiative’s mission.
We’re proud to celebrate people and projects that create collaborative solutions to issues at the intersection of Minnesota’s environment, economy and society. The evening includes a reception, formal dinner, and awards program to honor the eight award recipients:
• Courageous Innovators, Presented by Aveda: Demetria Fuller & Adam Pruitt, Co-Founders, BrightSide Produce
• Critical Collaborator, Presented by Dorsey & Whitney: Ellen Anderson, Executive Director, University of Minnesota Energy Transition Lab
• Energy & Climate, Presented by The Weidt Group: Community Solar for Community Action (CS4CA)
• Environmental Innovation, Presented by Stoel Rives, LLP: Dave Larsen American Indian Tour
• Rural Vitality, Presented by Houston Engineering: Root River Field to Stream Partnership
• Sustainable Leadership- Large Employer, Presented by Wenck: Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN
• Sustainable Leadership- Small Employer, Presented by Barr Engineering: Liberty Crossing Apartments & TownhomesQuestions about the program or registration? Contact Lillie Benowitz at 612-334-3388 ext. 8107. Individual tickets and tables seating eight are available now through Friday, May 11.
Questions about the program or registration? Contact Lillie Benowitz at 612-334-3388 ext. 8107. Individual tickets and tables seating eight are available now through Friday, May 11.
Ticket information:
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- Full Table (seats 8): $1,000
- Individual Tickets (non-member/member): $150/$130
- Reduced rates availableSolar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Plymouth City Hall Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Plymouth City Hall
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May 23, 2018Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) with support from the City of Minnetonka, Southeast Como Improvement Association, City of Woodbury, City of Oakdale, and the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), property owners throughout Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul may participate in this program to pool their buying power and secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Start by attending a Solar Power Hour. Our free information session teaches you the basics of solar, its financial implications for your household, and how the solar group buy program works. Then, get a free, no obligation site assessment from our installer. You have until August 31, 2018 to decide whether to get solar through the program.
Come early to connect with the MREA and partners!
Visit www.SolarTwinCities.org for more information and to sign up for a site assessment and/or program updates.
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- Remove invasive species at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA, Tend the demonstration prairie at Ole Olson Park, Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Woodbury City Hall
Remove invasive species at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA Remove invasive species at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA
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May 24, 2018Grey Cloud Dunes SNA is one of those places you can hardly believe is in a metro area. Located in Cottage Grove, this highly protected Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) features two sandy terraces along the river.
Join Friends of the Mississippi (FMR) at this special park on May 24, from 6-8pm. After a brief training and introduction, volunteers will work to remove Narrowleaf Bittercress, an invasive species spreading at an alarming rate along the floodplain forest of the Mississippi River.
Volunteers should also note that this park does not feature amenities like trails or restrooms, and getting to our designated work site for this event is a bit of a trek.
All are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration is required. To learn more and register, visit http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/24/remove-invasive-species-grey-cloud-dunes-sna.
Register at http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/24/remove-invasive-species-grey-cloud-dunes-sna
Tend the demonstration prairie at Ole Olson Park Tend the demonstration prairie at Ole Olson Park
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May 24, 2018Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) as we return to this riverfront park to tend an important native demonstration prairie garden along the bike trail. These showy flowers and grasses will not only beautify the park but provide much-needed bee, butterfly, and bird habitat. And, with deep root systems that act like filters, they'll help reduce the amount of pollution flowing into the Mississippi River. This event will help further our long-term transformation and commitment at this site and to the river.
As always, we will provide all any tools and training needed. All are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration required. To learn more and register, visit http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/31/tend-demonstration-prairie-ole-olson-park.
Register at http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/31/tend-demonstration-prairie-ole-olson-park
Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Woodbury City Hall Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Woodbury City Hall
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May 24, 2018Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) with support from the City of Minnetonka, Southeast Como Improvement Association, City of Woodbury, City of Oakdale, and the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), property owners throughout Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul may participate in this program to pool their buying power and secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Start by attending a Solar Power Hour. Our free information session teaches you the basics of solar, its financial implications for your household, and how the solar group buy program works. Then, get a free, no obligation site assessment from our installer. You have until August 31, 2018 to decide whether to get solar through the program.
Come early to connect with the MREA and partners!
Visit www.SolarTwinCities.org for more information and to sign up for a site assessment and/or program updates.
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- Planting in Pollinator Corridor
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May 30, 2018Registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/planting-in-pollinator-corridor/Join Great River Greening for our first public event at a pollinator corridor in Woodbury. Volunteers will walk a mile to the beautiful site on flat terrain to plant 5,000 pollinator-friendly plants and it will improve the natural habitat and provide food for pollinators. This communal space will provide educational principles on pollinators and produce harvestable seed source for the City of Woodbury.
Light breakfast, snack, and lunch provided by Peoples Organic.
All ages welcome, children must be supervised.Partners & Funders: City of Woodbury, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Butler Family Foundation, Andersen Corporate Foundation, Hordenbergh Foundation, 3M Foudation, and Ecolab Foundation
Registration is required
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- Thursday Night Happy Hour with Sociable Cider Werks, Tend the demonstration prairie at Ole Olson Park
Thursday Night Happy Hour with Sociable Cider Werks Thursday Night Happy Hour with Sociable Cider Werks
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May 31, 2018Sociable Cider Werks is hosting a fundraiser for Urban Roots! Come and learn more about what we do at Urban Roots and what we've been up to lately while enjoying some delicious Sociable Cider. $2 of every pint sold goes towards supporting our awesome work!
See you there.
Tend the demonstration prairie at Ole Olson Park Tend the demonstration prairie at Ole Olson Park
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May 31, 2018Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) as we return to this riverfront park to tend an important native demonstration prairie garden along the bike trail. These showy flowers and grasses will not only beautify the park but provide much-needed bee, butterfly, and bird habitat. And, with deep root systems that act like filters, they'll help reduce the amount of pollution flowing into the Mississippi River. This event will help further our long-term transformation and commitment at this site and to the river.
As always, we will provide all any tools and training needed. All are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration required. To learn more and register, visit http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/31/tend-demonstration-prairie-ole-olson-park.
To register, visit http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/31/tend-demonstration-prairie-ole-olson-park
