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!
May 19, 2018
Riverside Park Bird Hike
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May 19, 2018
Take 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
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May 19, 2018
Join 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
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May 19, 2018
Native 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
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May 19, 2018
What: 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
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May 19, 2018
Kick 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
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May 19, 2018
Bring 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
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May 19, 2018
Bring 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.
