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 2017
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- GARDEN FEVER 2017: Adapting Landscapes to our Changing Climate, Celebrate Earth Month at Tech Dump and Tech Discounts EVERY Saturday in April, Family Fitness Expo
GARDEN FEVER 2017: Adapting Landscapes to our Changing Climate GARDEN FEVER 2017: Adapting Landscapes to our Changing Climate
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April 1, 2017The Carver-Scott Extension Master Gardeners present a delightful day filled with expert speakers and curated sessions to learn about the place of gardening in a changing future. This day has something for everyone. You’ll also enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, door prizes, silent auction items, and garden-related products sold by local vendors.
Experts include Prof. Lee Frelich, Director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Forest Ecology; Stan Tekiela, popular naturalist, wildlife photographer, and author of many best-selling field guides on wildflowers, birds, and trees; Beth Dooley, well-known food writer, restaurant critic, and author of Minnesota's Bounty: The Farmer's Market Cookbook; as well as University of Minnesota Extension educators and our own master gardeners. Varied topics include Climate Change and Minnesota Ecosystems; Uncommon Facts about Common Birds; What to do with Backyard Bounty; Invasive Insects in Minnesota; Watering Wisely; Ornamental Plant Selection and Garden Design Tips; Energy Saving Landscapes; and Tiny Earthworms, Big Impact.$45 Pre-Rrgistration Required
Celebrate Earth Month at Tech Dump and Tech Discounts EVERY Saturday in April Celebrate Earth Month at Tech Dump and Tech Discounts EVERY Saturday in April
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April 1, 2017Celebrate Earth Month and turn your old electronics into jobs EVERY Saturday this April at Tech Dump and Tech Discounts, the nonprofit social enterprise e-waste recycler and retailer. Cables, cords, computers, cell phones and working flat screen TVs are free. Otherwise, fees may apply.
WHERE:
Tech Dump Saint Paul, 698 Prior Avenue N, Saint Paul, MN 55104.
Tech Dump Golden Valley, 825 Boone Ave North #100, Golden Valley, MN 55427.
Tech Discounts, Clover Shopping Center, 724 W. 98th St., Bloomington, MN 55420
WHEN:
Saturday, April 1 9 AM – 1 PM
Saturday, April 8 9 AM – 1 PM
Saturday, April 15 9 AM – 1 PM
Saturday, April 22 9 AM – 1 PM
Saturday, April 29 9 AM – 1 PMFamily Fitness Expo Family Fitness Expo
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April 1, 2017We are devoted to promoting family exercise, nutrition, and overall wellness!
Family Fitness Expo - MN Newest Health and Fitness Expo - April 1, 2017 - Anoka Armory - Free Admission!
Family Fitness Expo is devoted to promoting exercise, nutrition, and overall wellness in families and our community. As well as giving away prizes to encourage family health.
Over $1000 in free prizes!
The Family Fitness Expo was created to educate kids, parents, and grandparents on new exercise, nutrition, and overall wellness techniques, products, and services.
We created our own magazine featuring a fun and healthy article from Natural Awakenings magazine. And contacts for great local health, fitness, and nutritional providers. The magazine is handed out at the show and mailed to 1800 local residents.
This year we also added a FITNESS ZONE, NUTRITION ZONE, and SPA ZONE with fun giveaways from our Prize Sponsors.
Ryan Cahill founder of the Family Fitness Expo has created and promoted over 75 shows throughout Minnesota, in his career. He designed and launched the Family Fitness Expo in 2015 and has expanded to multiple yearly shows in the east and west Twin Cities metro.
Expo features:
Healthy Shopping.
Lots of Great Deals on Fitness Gear.
Live Demonstrations.
Health and Nutrition Samples.
Local Community.
Prizes Offered from over 70 Vendors.
Grand Prize Drawing.
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- Worn Wear Tour Repair Fair, Sustainability Film Series: The True Cost
Worn Wear Tour Repair Fair Worn Wear Tour Repair Fair
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April 5, 2017The Worn Wear Tour is an event created by the University of Minnesota, government organizations, Twin Cities local businesses, student groups, and Patagonia, that promotes upcycling and reuse of clothing and materials on college campuses. There will be opportunities to repair and upcycle old clothing, fix damaged electronics, and other activities centered around sustainability and reuse. Free and open to public.
Sustainability Film Series: The True Cost Sustainability Film Series: The True Cost
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April 5, 2017This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost is a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for our clothing?
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- Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
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April 6, 2017$15 per household
Unseasonably warm weather, long droughts and flooding rains are the new normal for spring and summer in Minnesota. Learn how your yard can adapt to and even help mitigate threats posed by these extreme weather events.
Participants receive:
An overview of Minnesota’s changing weather patterns and ways to minimize their impact in your yard by using alternative turf, raingardens, and other resilient-yard practices.
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- Free E-Waste Recycling with Tech Dump at All Lakewinds Co-ops, Corcoron Alleycat Trash Parade
Free E-Waste Recycling with Tech Dump at All Lakewinds Co-ops Free E-Waste Recycling with Tech Dump at All Lakewinds Co-ops
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April 8, 2017Lakewinds Co-ops and Tech Dump will team up on technology recycling events at all three co-op locations. All are welcome to bring computers, cell phones, tablets, chargers, and cords and dispose of them for FREE. (Note that large electronics will not be accepted.) Welcome Earth month by clearing your e-clutter while supporting Tech Dump in its mission to create jobs and help the environment.
WHERE:
Lakewinds Chanhassen (435 Pond Promenade, Chanhassen 55317)
Lakewinds Minnetonka (17501 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka 55345)
Lakewinds Richfield (6420 Lyndale Ave S, Richfield 55423)WHEN:
Saturday, April 8th from 9 am to 1 pmCorcoron Alleycat Trash Parade Corcoron Alleycat Trash Parade
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April 8, 2017Join us as we clean-up our alley’s and draw attention to the importance of keeping trash/recycling/compost out of our drains and watershed. We’ll be making beautiful music, stenciling the storm drains, sidewalk chalking motivation and, of course, picking up trash/recycling and compost! Kid-friendly event. Bring work gloves/trash pickers if you have them!
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- Sustainable Workplaces: Good for People, Planet & Profit, Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
Sustainable Workplaces: Good for People, Planet & Profit Sustainable Workplaces: Good for People, Planet & Profit
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April 11, 2017Sustainable Workplaces: Good for People, Planet & Profit
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo Center, Minneapolis
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.We know why sustainability is good for your bottom line, but it can also have major implications for employee health, wellness, and productivity— especially when talking about the buildings we work in day in and day out.
Register now to explore what businesses are doing to improve their built environments, and the tools needed to adapt.
Speakers Include:
• Becky Alexander, Architect and Researcher, LHB, Inc.
• Janet Olson, Wells FargoRegistration will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, or as space allows.
Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
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April 11, 2017Free for residents of Plymouth! ($15 per household for non-residents). Call (651) 699-2426 to RSVP.
Unseasonably warm weather, long droughts and flooding rains are the new normal for spring and summer in Minnesota. Learn how your yard can adapt to and even help mitigate threats posed by these extreme weather events.
Participants receive:
An overview of Minnesota’s changing weather patterns and ways to minimize their impact in your yard by using alternative turf, raingardens, and other resilient-yard practices.
1 on 1 design assistance from Metro Blooms and Blue Thumb landscape designers and U of M Extension Master Gardeners from Hennepin County.
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- Green Partners Networking Meeting: Zero Waste in Hennepin County – How Low Can We Go?, Toy Lending Event
Green Partners Networking Meeting: Zero Waste in Hennepin County – How Low Can We Go? Green Partners Networking Meeting: Zero Waste in Hennepin County – How Low Can We Go?
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April 12, 2017Join Hennepin County and the Green Partners Network in a discussion about what it will take to reach our 75 percent recycling goal by 2030. We invite you to provide input as Hennepin County begins developing its 2018-2030 Solid Waste Management Master Plan. Your experience and insight as an environmental educator, project leader or volunteer, or community leader will be valuable as the county determines priorities and education and outreach strategies to reduce waste.
Learn about the waste issue
The meeting will start with a tour of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center where participants will have an opportunity to see our trash up close. Then we’ll learn about the progress we’ve made towards our current recycling goals. We will also dive into the results of the county’s waste study to see what is in our trash and identify the best opportunities to reduce waste and increase recycling.Provide input on strategies to reduce waste
We’ll break into small groups to explore barriers to reducing waste and brainstorm ideas on waste prevention, organics, recycling, communications strategies, public outreach, and youth engagement. Participants will move from table to table to share ideas about each topic area.RSVP
Networking meetings are open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. To participate in the tour you must RSVP and sign a waiver. You do not need to participate in the tour to participate in the discussion. RSVP to Patience Caso at patience.caso@hennepin.us or 612-348-9352.Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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April 12, 2017Come 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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- Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop, Elizabeth Kolbert — 'The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History'
Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop
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April 13, 2017This free introductory workshop provides tips and tricks on creating native gardens, rain gardens and shoreline stabilization projects. These projects not only benefit local water quality, but also help provide much needed habitat for pollinators.
Registration required at http://www.dakotaswcd.org/cleanwater_form.html or 651-480-7777. Open to Dakota County residents only.
Elizabeth Kolbert — 'The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History' Elizabeth Kolbert — 'The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History'
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April 13, 2017FMR is proud to be a community partner for this important upcoming event featuring esteemed science journalist Elizabeth Kolbert, speaking on her 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning book: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History.
Kolbert is known for her incisive writing at The New Yorker, her acclaimed global warming report Field Notes on a Catastrophe, and, most recently, The Sixth Extinction — a timely, meticulously researched book that combines scientific analysis and personal narratives to explain the calamitous effects we humans are wreaking on our planet.
She offers a clear and comprehensive history of earth’s previous mass extinctions — and the species we’ve lost — as well as an engaging description of the extraordinarily complex nature of life. The Sixth Extinction was also named one of The New York Times’ Ten Best Books of the Year and No. 1 in The Guardian’s 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time.
This Friends Forum event is brought to you by the Friends of the University of Minnesota Libraries and Friends of the Mississippi River. FMR members and supporters may purchase discounted tickets for $20 (a 20 percent discount off general admission) using the code below.
Tickets are now on sale.
Purchase tickets: Enter code ULEKPartnerFor questions about the event or tickets, please contact U of M Tickets and Events, 612-624-2345,umntix@umn.edu.
Location: Northrup Hall, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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- Haul Buckthorn at Vermillion Aquatic Management Area, Dakota County Fix It Clinic, Worm Composting
Haul Buckthorn at Vermillion Aquatic Management Area Haul Buckthorn at Vermillion Aquatic Management Area
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April 15, 2017Join Friends of the Mississippi River on Saturday, April 15 in the oak woodlands bordering the Vermillion River, a cold prairie stream in the heart of Dakota County and a major tributary of the Mississippi River.
After a short hike, volunteers will haul out pre-cut buckthorn, a woody invasive lopped a few days before by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Civilian Conservation Corps crews.
Volunteers will be working in an Aquatic Management Area (AMA). AMAs are a special form of land protection meant to preserve shoreline property.
All supplies and training will be provided and volunteers will work closely with FMR staff. Please note, capacity is limited and registration required. For more information, including how to register please visit http://fmr.org/events/2017/04/15/haul-buckthorn-vermillion-aquatic-managment-area.Dakota County Fix It Clinic Dakota County Fix It Clinic
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April 15, 2017Why 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.
Inver Glen Library – Saturday, April 15, noon-3 p.m.
8098 Blaine Ave. E.
Inver Grove Heights, MNWorm Composting Worm Composting
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April 15, 2017Worm Composting - Elizabeth Carls
Saturday, April 15, 1:00-2:30 pm
Cost: $20 Class only, $45 Class and a complete worm bin which includes a starter bag of red wriggler worms
Worm composting is an easy, economical way to reduce household waste and create beautiful compost! This workshop introduces participants to the joys of indoor, year-round, worm composting. We'll cover bin set-up; bin maintance; care and feeding of your worms; and how to harvest the compost.You'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to start your worm composting system.
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- Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
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April 18, 2017$15 per household
Unseasonably warm weather, long droughts and flooding rains are the new normal for spring and summer in Minnesota. Learn how your yard can adapt to and even help mitigate threats posed by these extreme weather events.
Participants receive:
An overview of Minnesota’s changing weather patterns and ways to minimize their impact in your yard by using alternative turf, raingardens, and other resilient-yard practices.
1 on 1 design assistance from Metro Blooms and Blue Thumb landscape designers and U of M Extension Master Gardeners from Hennepin County.
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- Minnesota Water Action Day, Friends of the Earth at Sociable Cider Werks
Minnesota Water Action Day Minnesota Water Action Day
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April 19, 2017Join us on Wednesday, April 19th for the 2017 Minnesota Water Action Day! This is a day of public action and advocacy to let lawmakers know we care about our water. This all-day event will include a rally, issue trainings and meetings with your legislators. Come for all or part of the day.
There will be trainings in the morning, both on how to actively engage legislators and on the water issues that we face in Minnesota. Throughout the day there will be events and other ways to keep people engaged, and the rally will be held in the Capitol Rotunda at 1pm.
What: Water Action Day
When: Wednesday, April 19th
- Meetings with your representatives throughout the day
- Rally in the Rotunda at 1pm
Where: Christ Lutheran Church - 105 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55103
Why: Because now is a time we need to Protect Our Water
*Transportation is being coordinated from Greater Minnesota
*Parking information, both free and low cost, is included in your registration confirmation email.Friends of the Earth at Sociable Cider Werks Friends of the Earth at Sociable Cider Werks
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April 19, 2017Come join Friends of the Earth Action at Sociable Cider Werks on April 19, 2017. We will have a table with lots of great information about our campaign to save the bees! Sociable Cider will be donating $2 off of each pint towards Friends of the Earth, and they will have specialty cider on tap- Honey Mint Freewheeler.
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- 16th Annual Shingle Creek Clean Up, Hastings Area Earth Day Birding Festival, Earth Day at Bushaway Road, City of Minneapolis Earth Day Clean Up, Clean up the River Gorge on Earth Day, Kid's Climate March, 2nd Annual Stillwater Earth Day Celebration, 2nd Annual Stillwater Earth Day Celebration, Lauderdale Nature Preserve Earth Day Clean Up, March for Science, Building For Pollinators, Climate Change Impacts in Central America
16th Annual Shingle Creek Clean Up 16th Annual Shingle Creek Clean Up
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April 22, 2017Join us for the cleanup event and Public Works Open House! With the addition of a Public Works Open House this year, you will be able tour Brooklyn Center's maintenance facility, get an up-close look at the vehicles and equipment, learn about the benefits of rain gardens, and visit booths from local groups to learn about protecting our streams, lakes and wetlands. After touring the facility, we invite residents and visitors to help collect trash from around the area. Access to the city’s trail system is right outside the backdoor.
Hastings Area Earth Day Birding Festival Hastings Area Earth Day Birding Festival
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April 22, 2017Celebrate the arrival of spring by learning about our regions many bird species. Friends of the Mississippi River is proud to support the Hastings Environmental Protectors, the City of Hastings and Carpenter Nature Center's annual Birding Festival as part of the Vermillion Stewards program helping residents learn about the watershed while working to protect and enhance its unique natural resources.
The program fee is $5 per person or $15 per person including a box lunch and registration is required. For information, including registration information, visit http://fmr.org/events/2017/04/22/hastings-area-earth-day-birding-festival
Earth Day at Bushaway Road Earth Day at Bushaway Road
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April 22, 2017Come out to this Earth Day Community Event to plant more than 1,700 trees and perennials as part of the Bushaway Road/Highway 101 reconstruction. This exciting event will engage 200 volunteers of all ages in landscaping a two-mile stretch of this historic scenic roadway, Wayzata’s eastern gateway to the Lake Minnetonka experience.
- Open to all ages
- Lunch is provided
- Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate
Registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/earth-day-at-bushaway-road/City of Minneapolis Earth Day Clean Up City of Minneapolis Earth Day Clean Up
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April 22, 2017This annual event is held at more than 37 sites throughout the City of Minneapolis and is the largest volunteer effort in the City. It is a collaborative effort between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and City of Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling. Find a site near you!
Clean up the River Gorge on Earth Day Clean up the River Gorge on Earth Day
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April 22, 2017Taking place just off of West River Parkway, this cleanup has become an Earth Day tradition in the Minneapolis River Gorge. People come from throughout the local river corridor, neighborhoods and metro area – individuals, families, small church, corporate and student or scout groups – to celebrate Earth Day and 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!
To participate, simply show up at either E 36th St & W River Parkway or E 44th St & W River Parkway at or after 9:30 a.m. to sign-in with 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.
Advanced registration for this event is not required, however, if you have a group of 10-20 people, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Amy Kilgore, akilgore@fmr.org or 651.222.2193 x31. For groups of 20+ please contact Erica Chua, echua@minneapolisparks.org or 612-230-6479 to be assigned a location that will better fit your group size.
Kid's Climate March Kid's Climate March
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April 22, 2017This Earth Day, April 22nd, kids will take to the streets and march for climate justice! Why? Because young people know climate change is real. They know it is human caused. They know their future is at stake. They are insistent that our leadership take action. And they are not interested in excuses. The Kids Climate March is co-hosted by iMatter, Climate Action Kids and Climate Generation, and is partnering with the March for Science Minnesota happening that same day. Our marches will merge and proceed to the Capitol together, with the kids leading the march.
2nd Annual Stillwater Earth Day Celebration 2nd Annual Stillwater Earth Day Celebration
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April 22, 2017Over 25 booths and family-friendly activities. Kayak on the St. Criox, electric cars, story time trolley, live music and more! Hosted by S.E.E.D and Sustainable Stillwater.
2nd Annual Stillwater Earth Day Celebration 2nd Annual Stillwater Earth Day Celebration
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April 22, 2017Over 25 booths and family-friendly activities. Kayak on the St. Criox, electric cars, story time trolley, live music and more! Hosted by S.E.E.D and Sustainable Stillwater.
Lauderdale Nature Preserve Earth Day Clean Up Lauderdale Nature Preserve Earth Day Clean Up
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April 22, 2017Lauderdale, Falcon Heights and St. Paul neighbors for a community clean-up of the woods and pond areas in the Lauderdale Nature Presrve. We will be picking up trash and identifying buckthorn in the area. This event is hosted by caring Lauderdale residents and guided by Conservation Minnesota. Refreshments provided by The Good Acre and Hamden Park Co-op.
March for Science March for Science
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April 22, 2017
The March for Science champions publicly funded and publicly communicated science as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity. We unite as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for science that upholds the common good, and for political leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based policies in the public interest.
Building For Pollinators Building For Pollinators
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April 22, 2017Honeybees get lots of press, but there are more than 400 species of bee native to Minnesota that do a lot of pollination as well. The health of our wild bee population is uncertain but we know that their work is vital in the lives of many other species. With some simple woodworking, papercraft and natural materials we’ll create nesting boxes for various small, native bee species to give these local heros the support they need.
Cost: $7 per person or $20 family rate
Location: Dodge Nature Center, Main Office Entrance 1,
365 Marie Ave. W in West St. PaulClimate Change Impacts in Central America Climate Change Impacts in Central America
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April 22, 2017Worldwide, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Guatemala were among the countries most affected by extreme weather events over the past two decades.
Project Minnesota/León (PML) is hosting a panel of experts in the fields of agriculture, water policy, and tropical ecology, along with our PML director, who will be visiting from León. PML is a non-profit sister state organization that takes groups of Minnesotans to León, Nicaragua, for educational travel and facilitates community development in León. Attendees will have the opportunity to support PML’s clean water initiative in Nicaragua. -
- East Metro Clothing Swap
East Metro Clothing Swap East Metro Clothing Swap
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April 23, 2017Come celebrate Earth Day Weekend at East Metro Clothing Swap! Bring things that just don't work for you anymore but that are clean and in good shape: clothing, shoes/boots, purses, coats, accessories, health and beauty items.
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- Toy Lending Event, 4th Annual Dandelion Honey Pastry Chef Challenge
Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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April 26, 2017Come 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.
4th Annual Dandelion Honey Pastry Chef Challenge 4th Annual Dandelion Honey Pastry Chef Challenge
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April 26, 2017The 4th Annual Dandelion Honey Pastry Chef Challenge is the annual celebration of our pollinator advocacy campaign Healthy Bees, Healthy Lives. This campaign was instrumental in passing 2 pieces of important pollinator legislation in 2014. We are still actively working to educate the public about the issues facing honey bees and other pollinators. Much progress has been made for pollinators since, due to grassroots efforts by the many groups and citizens spreading awareness and taking individual actions. However, as we enter a different administration, there has never been a more challenging time for our precious pollinators. As beekeepers, business owners and people concerned about where our food comes from, we know from experience that we must advocate for the honey bee and all pollinators struggling to live in our modern systems of agriculture, eco-systems and urban landscapes.
To show love for pollinators, we invite talented pastry chefs from the Twin Cities to compete in a fun challenge using dandelion honey as their only sweetener. Dandelions are one of the first flowers in the spring where bees find food. For this reason, the French sometimes call it “Love Honey”. The public, for the most part, does not show dandelions love. There is a pervasive thought that dandelions should be sprayed, removed and taken out of our landscapes, especially in lawns. Pesticides play a huge role in the way we grow food and treat our landscapes and they are hurting the very pollinators responsible for our food. We need to start loving our bees and therefore our flowers and food. Symbolically dandelions speak to this idea. Plus, the honey is delicious.$35 tickets in advance
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- MCEA Women's Breakfast, Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
MCEA Women's Breakfast MCEA Women's Breakfast
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April 27, 2017Each Spring, MCEA hosts a Women's Breakfast. This is an opportunity for professional women around the Twin Cities to gather together for breakfast, networking, and a panel discussion that focuses on a current environmental issue that Minnesota is facing.
Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
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April 27, 2017$15 per household
Unseasonably warm weather, long droughts and flooding rains are the new normal for spring and summer in Minnesota. Learn how your yard can adapt to and even help mitigate threats posed by these extreme weather events.
Participants receive:
An overview of Minnesota’s changing weather patterns and ways to minimize their impact in your yard by using alternative turf, raingardens, and other resilient-yard practices.
1 on 1 design assistance from Metro Blooms and Blue Thumb landscape designers and U of M Extension Master Gardeners from Hennepin County.Location: Audubon Park Rec Center
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- Nature-Based Learning Conference for Educators, The 35th National Pesticide Forum, Climate Change Resiliency and Stormwater Management
Nature-Based Learning Conference for Educators Nature-Based Learning Conference for Educators
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April 28, 2017Dodge Nature Center and Preschool is offering a one-day conference to give educators an opportunity to observe and learn about nature-based education. Find inspiration, engage in dialogue with colleagues and learn practical ideas to help incorporate nature-based education into your classroom and school environment.
Friday, April 28, 2017; 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Dodge Nature Preschool, 1715 Charlton Street, West St. Paul MN 55118
Cost: $75 per participant. This fee includes a light breakfast, lunch and materials. Please come prepared to spend time outdoors. Registration must be received by April 14, 2017.
The 35th National Pesticide Forum The 35th National Pesticide Forum
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April 28, 2017The 35th National Pesticide Forum:
Healthy Hives, Healthy Lives, Healthy Land
Ecological and Organic Strategies for Regeneration
April 28-29, 2017
Friday: 5pm-10pm Saturday: 8am-10pm
University of Minnesota
Humphrey School of Public Affairs
University of Minnesota, 301 19th Ave S #307, Minneapolis, MN 55455
This years' Forum will focus on the adoption of policies to protect human health and the environment, and organic land and building management strategies. The Forum, with its broad range of speakers and collaborators, will provide an opportunity for grassroots advocates, scientists, and policy makers to share efforts in building local, state and national strategies for strength and growth.
• Register for the forum by clicking here!
• A Schedule of the program and list of speakers, including their bios, can be found here.
• For more information please visit our website or get in touch with us via phone (202-543-5450) or email info@beyondpesticides.org.Climate Change Resiliency and Stormwater Management Climate Change Resiliency and Stormwater Management
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April 28, 2017Climate Change Resiliency and Stormwater Management, presented by Dr. Christie Manning.
Macalester-Plymouth United Church, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm - MAP
RSVP for free childcare by 4/17 to mgcc@macgrove.org
Climate change is no longer a distant theoretical possibility and we know, in general, what climate change will bring to our region: stronger and more sudden storms, warmer and icier winters, a tendency toward longer dry spells, higher likelihood of extreme heat waves. All of these effects have implications for management of our stormwater resources. This workshop will focus on how our community can become better prepared for stormwater challenges. We will introduce current best practices in stormwater management, as well as recent research findings on why people get involved in stormwater management and other resilience-building efforts. Come to learn, to share your knowledge and ideas, and to help create a more resilient Macalester-Groveland. -
- Plant native shrubs along the Vermillion River, Ramsey County Fix It Clinic, Edible Landscaping and the Eco-yard Class, Growing Healthful Food in the City
Plant native shrubs along the Vermillion River Plant native shrubs along the Vermillion River
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April 29, 2017Spend a late spring morning on Saturday, April 29 with Friends of the Mississippi River staff and volunteers along the Vermillion River. After a brief hike volunteers will install native shrubs and fencing near the river banks to increase habitat diversity and help stabilize the stream bank.
All supplies and training will be provided and volunteers will work closely with FMR staff. Registration is required, and directions will be given upon registration. Capacity is limited. To register, visit us at: http://fmr.org/events/2017/04/29/plant-native-shrubs-along-vermillion-riverAll supplies and training will be provided and volunteers will work closely with FMR staff. Registration is required, and directions will be given upon registration. Capacity is limited. To register, visit us at: http://fmr.org/events/2017/04/29/plant-native-shrubs-along-vermillion-river
Ramsey County Fix It Clinic Ramsey County Fix It Clinic
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April 29, 2017Bring 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.
Edible Landscaping and the Eco-yard Class Edible Landscaping and the Eco-yard Class
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April 29, 2017Edible Landscaping and the Eco-Yard - Dina Kountoupes
Saturday, April 29, 1:00-3:00 pm
Cost: $20
Learn all about incorporating edible plants into your landscape- from beautiful accents of red peppers and purple kale to gorgeously designed and fully productive yards that feed the people, pollinators, and the planet. Dina Kountoupes is the owner of Harvest Moon Edible Landscapes, a local business that helps individuals, businesses, schools, and community organizations transform urban landscapes into edible abundance.Growing Healthful Food in the City Growing Healthful Food in the City
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April 29, 2017This class introduces permaculture, a design methodology for sustainable living, and using it to grow abundant amounts of healthful foods in urban areas and cold climates. $15-$18.
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- Pledge to pull garlic mustard at Crosby Farm Park, Savory Sweet: Open House Book Launch
Pledge to pull garlic mustard at Crosby Farm Park Pledge to pull garlic mustard at Crosby Farm Park
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May 2, 2017Crosby Farm Park is a natural oasis in the heart of the city, nestled at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. On Tuesday, May 2, volunteers will be working in an area home to a striking array of spring wildflowers native to Minnesota alongside Friends of the Mississippi River staff.
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 pledge to return to the area to continue this much-needed work. Please note that we ask all registrants at this particular event to sign a Pledge to Pull, promising to remove garlic mustard in this area of Crosby Park in the weeks following this training and evening pull.
Volunteers pledge to a total of 8 hours of garlic mustard removal Pulling technique and additional details will be covered during the training. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit us at: http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/02/pledge-pull-garlic-mustard-crosby-farm-parkVolunteers pledge to a total of 8 hours of garlic mustard removal Pulling technique and additional details will be covered during the training. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit us at: http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/02/pledge-pull-garlic-mustard-crosby-farm-park
Savory Sweet: Open House Book Launch Savory Sweet: Open House Book Launch
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May 2, 2017“Let's dispense with the usual old notions of preserving,” Beth Dooley suggests, leading us into Mette Nielsen’s kitchen. Their approach combines the bright, bold flavors of Nordic cuisines while emphasizing the local, the practical, and the freshest ingredients to turn each season’s produce into a bounty of condiments.
Please join Beth Dooley, Mette Nielsen and Abigail Wyckoff for an open house book launch event celebrating the publication of Savory Sweet. Samples of recipes included in the book will be served. Books will be available for purchase.
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- The Circle that Bridges Community - Guardianship of Water
The Circle that Bridges Community - Guardianship of Water The Circle that Bridges Community - Guardianship of Water
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May 3, 2017Guardianship of Water
Northland Sustainable Solutions invites you to build bridges that move us toward personal and planetary transformation. We are acting together in environmental conversation for ecological restoration. We believe real solutions emerge when take time to fully understand each other and the common concerns we face. On May 3, we celebrate our interconnection and shared responsibility for the guardianship of water.
Carolyn Raffensperger - Executive Director of the Science and Environmental Health Network (SEHN). Carolyn will speak about the guardianship of water and the rights of future generations. She is a recognized expert in the concept and application of "free prior and informed consent" and was the first attorney on the ground last year at Standing Rock.
Sara Thomsen – Back by popular demand, renowned singer and songwriter, Sara Thomsen will weave the evening with her music that speaks to our hearts and whispers to our souls. We will all join her in singing the songs that inspire us to do the important work of our time.
Information about the upcoming Women's Congress for Future Generations (November 2 -5, 2017), Twin Cities will be announced. Two lucky people in attendance will receive a $50 voucher to be used toward the Women’s Congress registration in November!
PROGRAM
5:00-6:00 Community Building, part 1. – Enjoy delicious foods provided by the Gastrotruck - Artisinal Street Cuisine & Catering. Develop conversations with water organizations and representatives that share our concern for this precious resource. Mingling together in conversation to share stories of water, pipelines, factory farming, food, and more.
6:00-6:45 Welcome of Carolyn Raffensperger: honoring Carolyn with music and words. Carolyn explains the work of the Women's Congress for Future Generations, tells us the stories of her work at Standing Rock, and her work to protect the waters. Sara Thomsen will perform.
6:45-7:30 Community Building, part 2. – More Eating and conversations with water organizations and representatives that share our concern. We connect and mingle with purpose in reflection of Carolyn's presentation. “What is yours to do as a guardian of water?" Chance to talk with Carolyn. Final bids on silent auction items.
7:30-8:00 The Women's Congress for Future Generations comes to Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 2 -5, 2017. Information and exciting announcements are shared. Sing-a-long with Sara Thomsen. Songs to include "Water is Life," A Woman's Place," "Deep Peace," and "By Breath." More if time allows!
8:00-8:20 Update on the Indigenous water protectors at the Standing Rock Sioux reservation in North Dakota and the ongoing struggle. Opportunity for personal actions based on current list of needs from camp leaders. Sara Thomsen will perform.
8:20-8:30 Community Building, part 3. - Closing circle. Music, singing, drumming, and water protection prayer.$15-$50
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- Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard, Remove garlic mustard at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA
Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
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May 4, 2017MAY 4 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$15 per householdUnseasonably warm weather, long droughts and flooding rains are the new normal for spring and summer in Minnesota. Learn how your yard can adapt to and even help mitigate threats posed by these extreme weather events.
Participants receive:
An overview of Minnesota’s changing weather patterns and ways to minimize their impact in your yard by using alternative turf, raingardens, and other resilient-yard practices.
1 on 1 design assistance from Metro Blooms and Blue Thumb landscape designers and U of M Extension Master Gardeners from Hennepin County.Location: Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, MN 55429Remove garlic mustard at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA Remove garlic mustard at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA
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May 4, 2017Located just 20 minutes south of St. Paul, Pine Bend Scientific and Natural Area 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 FMR staff to remove the invasive species garlic mustard. Although a serious threat, garlic mustard is fairly easy to identify and quick to pull by hand. Volunteers should be able to see a big difference in just a couple hours of work. Capacity is limited. To register, visit us at http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/04/remove-garlic-mustard-pine-bend-bluffs-sna. This event is open to all. No experience is necessary, all tools and training will be provided.
Capacity is limited. To register, visit us at http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/04/remove-garlic-mustard-pine-bend-bluffs-sna. This event is open to all. No experience is necessary, all tools and training will be provided.
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- Restoration along the MN River (Izaak Walton League), TRANSITION DAY NORTHEAST
Restoration along the MN River (Izaak Walton League) Restoration along the MN River (Izaak Walton League)
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May 6, 2017This six-acre site along the Minnesota River is a part of the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. Over the past few decades, this site has become densely wooded, and the understory is now dominated with invasive plants. 100 volunteers will cut and haul buckthorn and invasive honeysuckle and pull garlic mustard to improve the vegetation for local wildlife and mitigate soil erosion on steep slopes.
Registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/mnriver/• Open to all ages
• Lunch is provided
• Difficulty Level: Easy to difficulthttps://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/mnriver/
TRANSITION DAY NORTHEAST TRANSITION DAY NORTHEAST
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May 6, 2017Transition Day Northeast is an introduction to the local Transition movement, featuring skillshares and workshops with speakers from Transition Northeast and other Transition groups in the Twin Cities. The event is free, except as noted. Stay for the whole day or come to just one workshop. You can buy a lunch at the Eastside Co-op and a beer at Fair State.
East Side Food Co-op (2551 Central Ave NE)
9 – 10 am Grow Your Own Microgreens
Cost $2 — pay at the door.
PRE-REGISTER @ http://bit.ly/2mSQlhH. Limit 25.10 – 11 am Cooking with Less Energy
Get ready for summer cooking outdoors! Learn three low-tech methods for cooking or heating water: solar cookers, fireless or “haybox” cookers, and biomass gasifying stoves (which can make biochar for your garden). Several cookers will be shown, along with tips on how to use and construct each of them.11:00 am – 12:00 noon Extend the Growing Season: Cold Frames, Low Tunnels, Walipinis
Use season extending structures to create microclimates, control weather conditions and prolong the growing season. This workshop will discuss cold frames, low tunnels, hoop houses, and the walipini project in Northeast.Noon to 12:30 – Get lunch at the Co-op
Fair State Brewing Cooperative (2506 Central Ave NE)
12:30 – 1:30 pm Create Your Own Energy Descent Plan
Are you ready to lower your carbon footprint? Learn about big and small ways you can make progress on your goal. Start to create an energy descent plan for you and your household.1:30 – 2 pm Drop a Car
No matter how many cars you and your family have, you can work to get rid of one by using more public transit, car sharing, biking and walking. Start where we are. Get familiar with the non-car infrastructure in your neighborhood.2 – 3 pm DIY Multiple Rain Barrel System
Learn to connect multiple rain barrels to create a large capacity system that’s clean, efficient and easy to use — using PVC pipe and hardware, and heavy duty trash cans as an alternative to blue barrels.3 – 3:30 pm What to Do With Windows
Windows are an often-overlooked transfer point for heat. Especially in older homes, improving windows can be an area of significant energy and cost savings. This “movable insulation” session will explore ways to reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.3:30 – 4 pm Transition on Tap (open discussion)
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- Pollinator Garden Party and Grooming
Pollinator Garden Party and Grooming Pollinator Garden Party and Grooming
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May 7, 2017Our bees and butterflies thank you!
Pitch in and garden a bit at the new Pollinator Park.
Demonstrations about pollinator friendly gardening and pollinators by Marcie Forsberg, Beekeeper & Owner of Green City Gardeners.
Light refreshments and garden gloves provided. Bring your garden trowel along.
For more information, email dawnlamm@icloud.com
Thanks for bee-ing a part of something great!
Date: 05/07/2017 (Sun.)
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- Creekside Planting at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course
Creekside Planting at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course Creekside Planting at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course
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May 8, 2017Ridges at Sand Creek, an 18-hole public golf course, has opened their property to shoreline restoration efforts to improve habitat along the creek. Volunteers can register for one or both of these family-friendly events, where they will plant native vegetation on the banks of the creek to improve water quality and strengthen habitat for local wildlife.
Registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/creekside-planting-1/• Open to all ages
• Lunch is provided
• Difficulty Level: Easyhttps://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/creekside-planting-1/
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- Creekside Planting at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course, Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard, Pull garlic mustard at the river flats
Creekside Planting at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course Creekside Planting at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course
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May 9, 2017Join 40 volunteers at Ridges at Sand Creek, an 18-hole public golf course, which has opened their property to restoration efforts to improve habitat along the creek. Volunteers at this family-friendly event will plant native vegetation on the banks of the creek to improve water quality and strengthen habitat for local wildlife. This is the second of a two-day event. Register for either or both.
Registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/creekside-planting-2/• Open to all ages
• Lunch is provided
• Difficulty Level: Easyhttps://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/creekside-planting-2/
Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
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May 9, 2017Free!
Unseasonably warm weather, long droughts and flooding rains are the new normal for spring and summer in Minnesota. Learn how your yard can adapt to and even help mitigate threats posed by these extreme weather events.
Participants receive:
An overview of Minnesota’s changing weather patterns and ways to minimize their impact in your yard by using alternative turf, raingardens, and other resilient-yard practices.
1 on 1 design assistance from Metro Blooms and Blue Thumb landscape designers and U of M Extension Master Gardeners from Hennepin County.Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church
1800 Glenwood Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55405Pull garlic mustard at the river flats Pull garlic mustard at the river flats
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May 9, 2017join us Tuesday, May 9, from 6 to 8 pm at the river 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.
Ready to register?
This event is open to all. No experience is necessary, all tools and training will be provided. Registration is required, capacity is limited. To register, visit us at http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/09/pull-garlic-mustard-river-flatsReady to register?
This event is open to all. No experience is necessary, all tools and training will be provided. Registration is required, capacity is limited. To register, visit us at http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/09/pull-garlic-mustard-river-flats -
- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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May 10, 2017Come 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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- Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May, Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May, Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May, Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May
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May 13, 2017Get rid of that pile of denial and turn your old electronics into jobs at Tech Dump and Tech Discounts, the nonprofit social enterprise e-waste recycler and retailer. Cables, cords, computers, cell phones and working flat screen TVs are free. Otherwise, fees may apply.
WHERE:
Tech Dump Saint Paul, 698 Prior Avenue N, Saint Paul, MN 55104.
Tech Dump Golden Valley, 825 Boone Ave North #100, Golden Valley, MN 55427.
Tech Discounts, Clover Shopping Center, 724 W. 98th St., Bloomington, MN 55420
WHEN:
Saturday, May 13 9 AM – 1 PMTake a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May
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May 13, 2017Get rid of that pile of denial and turn your old electronics into jobs at Tech Dump and Tech Discounts, the nonprofit social enterprise e-waste recycler and retailer. Cables, cords, computers, cell phones and working flat screen TVs are free. Otherwise, fees may apply.
WHERE:
Tech Dump Saint Paul, 698 Prior Avenue N, Saint Paul, MN 55104.
Tech Dump Golden Valley, 825 Boone Ave North #100, Golden Valley, MN 55427.
Tech Discounts, Clover Shopping Center, 724 W. 98th St., Bloomington, MN 55420
WHEN:
Saturday, May 13 9 AM – 1 PMTake a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May
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May 13, 2017Get rid of that pile of denial and turn your old electronics into jobs at Tech Dump and Tech Discounts, the nonprofit social enterprise e-waste recycler and retailer. Cables, cords, computers, cell phones and working flat screen TVs are free. Otherwise, fees may apply.
WHERE:
Tech Dump Saint Paul, 698 Prior Avenue N, Saint Paul, MN 55104.
Tech Dump Golden Valley, 825 Boone Ave North #100, Golden Valley, MN 55427.
Tech Discounts, Clover Shopping Center, 724 W. 98th St., Bloomington, MN 55420
Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
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May 13, 2017Free!
Unseasonably warm weather, long droughts and flooding rains are the new normal for spring and summer in Minnesota. Learn how your yard can adapt to and even help mitigate threats posed by these extreme weather events.
Participants receive:
An overview of Minnesota’s changing weather patterns and ways to minimize their impact in your yard by using alternative turf, raingardens, and other resilient-yard practices.
1 on 1 design assistance from Metro Blooms and Blue Thumb landscape designers and U of M Extension Master Gardeners from Hennepin County.Location: North Regional Library
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Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
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May 18, 2017$15 per household
Unseasonably warm weather, long droughts and flooding rains are the new normal for spring and summer in Minnesota. Learn how your yard can adapt to and even help mitigate threats posed by these extreme weather events.
Participants receive:
An overview of Minnesota’s changing weather patterns and ways to minimize their impact in your yard by using alternative turf, raingardens, and other resilient-yard practices.
1 on 1 design assistance from Metro Blooms and Blue Thumb landscape designers and U of M Extension Master Gardeners from Hennepin County.Location: St. Louis Park Rec Center
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- Go birding at Riverside Park, Ramsey County Plant Sale, Shoreline Planting at Rick Johnson Park, Burnsville Native Plant Market, Plant pollinator patches at Camel's Hump Park and Open Space, MRES 24th Annual Solar Boat Regatta, Ramsey County Fix It Clinic, Dakota County Fix It Clinic
Go birding at Riverside Park Go birding at Riverside Park
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May 20, 2017Take a morning stroll through Riverside Park while enjoying a birding tour led by Friends of the Mississippi River staff on Saturday, May 20th, from 7:30-9:00 AM. Riverside Park is a nature study area intended to be left in a natural state providing much-needed habitat and resources. We hope to spot a variety of birds, including warblers making their way 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.
This event is open to all. Space is limited! No experience is necessary. To sign up and receive directions to the exact meeting spot, Visit us at http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/20/go-birding-riverside-park
Registration closes end of day Wednesday, May 17th.http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/20/go-birding-riverside-park
Ramsey County Plant Sale Ramsey County Plant Sale
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May 20, 2017The 2017 Ramsey County Plant Sale, hosted by the county's Master Gardeners, will be held on Saturday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at "The Barn," which is located at 2020 White Bear Avenue in Maplewood. The sale features hundreds of native plants, perennials for sun and shade, tomatoes, herbs, hostas and more – all grown by expert gardeners. You will also find winning plants from the Minnesota seed trials.
Shoreline Planting at Rick Johnson Park Shoreline Planting at Rick Johnson Park
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May 20, 2017Join Great River Greening at our first event on the South Fork of the Crow River in our partnership with Carver County Water Management Organization and the City of Watertown. Volunteers at this event will restore the natural shoreline to stabilize the riverbank and improve habitat and ecological diversity. Come learn and practice what it takes to restore a shoreline!
Registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/shoreline-planting/• Open to all ages
• Lunch is provided
• Difficulty Level: Easyhttps://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/shoreline-planting/
Burnsville Native Plant Market Burnsville Native Plant Market
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May 20, 2017Help birds, butterflies and bees by growing native plants! Native wildflowers, ferns and grasses will be on sale from multiple vendors at this farmer’s market style event. Vendors will only accept cash or checks. Event will go on rain or shine.
No registration required. Open to everyone (Burnsville residents and non-burnsville residents).
Plant pollinator patches at Camel's Hump Park and Open Space Plant pollinator patches at Camel's Hump Park and Open Space
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May 20, 2017Camel's Hump Park and Open Space is part of Cottage Grove's Gateway North Open Space – home to beautiful views overlooking Highway 61. On Saturday, May 20th, from 9:30-11:30 AM, volunteers will join Friends of the Mississippi River staff and install four pollinator patches throughout a section of the park. These sites will greatly benefit from the addition of these pollinator patches that will provide a much-needed resource for a variety of pollinators as well as create a beautiful landscape with diverse plants.
As always, all tools and training will be provided and volunteers are encouraged to work at their own pace and comfort level. All are welcome! To sign up and receive directions to the meeting spot, Register here: http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/20/plant-pollinator-patches-camels-hump-park-and-open-space
Registration is required and space is limited. Registration closes end of day Wednesday, May 17th.Register here: http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/20/plant-pollinator-patches-camels-hump-park-and-open-space
Registration is required and space is limited. Registration closes end of day Wednesday, May 17th.MRES 24th Annual Solar Boat Regatta MRES 24th Annual Solar Boat Regatta
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May 20, 2017Teams will demonstrate knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to design and build boats powered by the sun. They will compete in a number of races, culminating with a one-hour endurance race.
Ramsey County Fix It Clinic Ramsey County Fix It Clinic
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May 20, 2017Bring 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.
Rondo Community Outreach Library
461 North Dale St., Saint Paul, MN 55103Dakota County Fix It Clinic Dakota County Fix It Clinic
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May 20, 2017Why 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.
Burnhaven Library – Saturday, May 20, noon-3 p.m.
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- 2017 Midwest Solar Expo and Smart Energy Symposium
2017 Midwest Solar Expo and Smart Energy Symposium 2017 Midwest Solar Expo and Smart Energy Symposium
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May 23, 2017The 2017 Midwest Solar Expo returns to Minneapolis for its 4th annual conference, exhibition and Smart Energy Symposium. Join us as we continue the dialogue on Midwest solar, gain insights from industry experts, receive hands-on product training and network with 450+ solar industry leaders from across the country. Leave with the tools to expand your business in the growing Midwest solar market. This year's event will be held at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot -- in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
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- 2017 Midwest Solar Expo and Smart Energy Symposium, Toy Lending Event, Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
2017 Midwest Solar Expo and Smart Energy Symposium 2017 Midwest Solar Expo and Smart Energy Symposium
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May 24, 2017The 2017 Midwest Solar Expo returns to Minneapolis for its 4th annual conference, exhibition and Smart Energy Symposium. Join us as we continue the dialogue on Midwest solar, gain insights from industry experts, receive hands-on product training and network with 450+ solar industry leaders from across the country. Leave with the tools to expand your business in the growing Midwest solar market. This year's event will be held at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot -- in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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May 24, 2017Come 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.
Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard Metro Blooms Worksop: Learn How to Create a Weather Resilient Yard
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May 24, 2017$15 per household
Unseasonably warm weather, long droughts and flooding rains are the new normal for spring and summer in Minnesota. Learn how your yard can adapt to and even help mitigate threats posed by these extreme weather events.
Participants receive:
An overview of Minnesota’s changing weather patterns and ways to minimize their impact in your yard by using alternative turf, raingardens, and other resilient-yard practices.
1 on 1 design assistance from Metro Blooms and Blue Thumb landscape designers and U of M Extension Master Gardeners from Hennepin County.Location: Edina Public Works Building
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- Make & Take Rain Barrel Workshop - Just $35!
Make & Take Rain Barrel Workshop - Just $35! Make & Take Rain Barrel Workshop - Just $35!
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May 25, 2017What's one of the simplest, high-impact ways to save water and help protect our local watersheds? Using a rain barrel. Thanks to Coca-Cola Refreshments of Eagan, Friends of the Mississippi River has 30 used syrup containers for participants to turn into rain barrels on Thursday, May 25th, from 6:00-7:00 PM. During the course of this workshop, participants will be provided with the necessary parts ($35 per kit) and guided through the process of converting these containers into allies for a cleaner Minnesota. Taking place at Wood Lake Nature Center, the workshop will begin with a presentation on how home lawn and garden practices impact our waters and how we can make a difference. Next, we’ll discuss the watershed-friendly benefits of rain barrels in more detail, then review how to build, incorporate, install and maintain them. With guidance from FMR staff, participants will then build a rain barrel to take home.
All are welcome! Capacity is limited and registration is required by May 22nd. For more information, including registration information, visit us at http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/25/make-take-rain-barrel-workshop-just-35
All are welcome! Capacity is limited and registration is required by May 22nd. For more information, including registration information, visit us at http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/25/make-take-rain-barrel-workshop-just-35
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- Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May, Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May, Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May
Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May
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May 27, 2017Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May
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May 27, 2017Get rid of that pile of denial and turn your old electronics into jobs at Tech Dump and Tech Discounts, the nonprofit social enterprise e-waste recycler and retailer. Cables, cords, computers, cell phones and working flat screen TVs are free. Otherwise, fees may apply.
WHERE:
Tech Dump Saint Paul, 698 Prior Avenue N, Saint Paul, MN 55104.
Tech Dump Golden Valley, 825 Boone Ave North #100, Golden Valley, MN 55427.
Tech Discounts, Clover Shopping Center, 724 W. 98th St., Bloomington, MN 55420
Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May Take a Tech Dump During Salvage Saturdays in May
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May 27, 2017Get rid of that pile of denial and turn your old electronics into jobs at Tech Dump and Tech Discounts, the nonprofit social enterprise e-waste recycler and retailer. Cables, cords, computers, cell phones and working flat screen TVs are free. Otherwise, fees may apply.
WHERE:
Tech Dump Saint Paul, 698 Prior Avenue N, Saint Paul, MN 55104.
Tech Dump Golden Valley, 825 Boone Ave North #100, Golden Valley, MN 55427.
Tech Discounts, Clover Shopping Center, 724 W. 98th St., Bloomington, MN 55420
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- Tend the demonstration prairie at Ole Olson Park
Tend the demonstration prairie at Ole Olson Park Tend the demonstration prairie at Ole Olson Park
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May 30, 2017Join us Tuesday, May 30, 6:00-8:00 p.m. as we return to Ole Olson Park along the riverfront for a spring tending at this native demonstration prairie garden just off the bike trail. These showy flowers and grasses will not only beautify the park but provide much-needed bee, butterfly and bird habitat.
Space is limited. For more information about this event, including how to register for this event, visit us at http://fmr.org/events/2017/05/30/tend-demonstration-prairie-ole-olson-park
