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 February–March 2019
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- Moving Towards a Zero Waste Lifestyle
Moving Towards a Zero Waste Lifestyle
Moving Towards a Zero Waste Lifestyle
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February 2, 2019Have you heard about the Zero Waste movement, but aren't entirely sure what it's all about or how to get started? Learn specific and practical ways you can make changes to your home and every day life and move towards contributing less waste to our landfills.
Diamondhead Ed Center200 W Burnsville Pkwy Unit 100Burnsville , MN 55337 -
- Toy Lending Event, Toy Lending Event, Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
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February 11, 2019Become a member of the toy library and start borrowing toys for your child.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StMinneapolis, MN 55419Toy Lending EventToy Lending Event
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February 11, 2019Become a member of the toy library and start borrowing toys for your child.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StMinneapolis, MN 55419Toy Lending EventToy Lending Event
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February 11, 2019Become a member of the toy library and start borrowing toys for your child.
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- Toy Lending Event, Moving Towards a Zero Waste Life
Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
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February 13, 2019Come 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.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StRichfield, MN 55419Moving Towards a Zero Waste LifeMoving Towards a Zero Waste Life
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February 13, 2019Have you heard about the Zero Waste movement but don’t know what it is about or how to start? Learn specific and practical ways to make simple changes to your home and everyday life to move towards living in a less wasteful way. Discover how to do an audit on disposable items in every room of your home and discuss Eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives. Be prepared to go home, make simple but environmentally impactful changes that will benefit your family and community in wonderful ways while reducing your contribution to landfills.
12900 Johnny Cake Ridge RdRoom 151Apple Valley, MN 55124Registration required
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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
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February 16, 2019Become a member of the toy library and begin borrowing toys for your children.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StMinneapolis, MN 55419 -
- All Gender Clothing Swap
All Gender Clothing Swap
All Gender Clothing Swap
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February 23, 2019Clothing swap = purge and/or refill your wardrobe and take part in an act of environmental stewardship without any exchange of money!
We will start collecting clothing, shoes and accessories (adult sizes only) in February. Bring your clean, gently used items to 2129 Commonwealth Ave. Then come and "shop" for new items on Saturday, February 23, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You do not need to bring a donation in order to select items. It's all very low-key!
This clothing swap is open to the community. Left-over items will be given to "Dress For Success" and Department of Indian Work.
Would you like to volunteer to organize the donations or help "shoppers" the day of? If so, please contact Kat Reynolds.
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- Toy Lending Event, Toy Lending Event, Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
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February 25, 2019Become a member of the toy library and start borrowing toys for your child.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StMinneapolis, MN 55419Toy Lending EventToy Lending Event
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February 25, 2019Become a member of the toy library and start borrowing toys for your child.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StMinneapolis, MN 55419Toy Lending EventToy Lending Event
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February 25, 2019Become a member of the toy library and start borrowing toys for your child.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StMinneapolis, MN 55419 -
- Moving Towards a Zero Waste Life
Moving Towards a Zero Waste Life
Moving Towards a Zero Waste Life
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February 26, 2019Have you heard about the Zero Waste movement but don't know what it is about or how to start? Dakota County Master Recycler and Composter, Barb Webb will teach you specific and practical ways to make changes in your home and everyday life to move towards creating less landfill waste.
1897 Delaware AveRoom A241Mendota Heights, MN 55118Registration required
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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
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February 27, 2019Come 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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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
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March 2, 2019Become a member of the toy library and begin borrowing toys for your children.
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- Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge Webinar
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge Webinar
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge Webinar
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March 4, 2019Join Climate Generation's team as we embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March!
March 11-20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Join our informational “reusable brown bag” Zero Waste Webinar with guest speakers and staff providing tangible steps on how to live a zero-waste lifestyle. We'll have strategies on how you can share your progress as we embark on this challenge together!
Online WebinarRegister at Zoom
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- Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
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March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
- Many single-use packaging items contain toxins that leach into food and water.
- Plastic pollution in our waterways is becoming more difficult to clean up and more hazardous to wildlife, fresh drinking water, ecosystems, and our bodies.
- Extracting more oil, building more pipelines, and producing more plastic is only going to increase pollution and accelerate the effects of climate change.
- One of our favorite reads of the year, Drawdown, lists focusing on solutions around our use of materials, including recycling, composting, and reducing food waste, would result in 111.78 GIGATONS REDUCED CO2 and $1.04 TRILLION NET OPERATIONAL SAVINGS globally!
- Collective action is just plain fun!
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- Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge, Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
- Many single-use packaging items contain toxins that leach into food and water.
- Plastic pollution in our waterways is becoming more difficult to clean up and more hazardous to wildlife, fresh drinking water, ecosystems, and our bodies.
- Extracting more oil, building more pipelines, and producing more plastic is only going to increase pollution and accelerate the effects of climate change.
- One of our favorite reads of the year, Drawdown, lists focusing on solutions around our use of materials, including recycling, composting, and reducing food waste, would result in 111.78 GIGATONS REDUCED CO2 and $1.04 TRILLION NET OPERATIONAL SAVINGS globally!
- Collective action is just plain fun!
Landscaping for Clean Water WorkshopLandscaping for Clean Water Workshop
March 12, 2019The City of Burnsville will again be hosting a Landscaping for Clean Water Introductory Workshop on March 12 or April 9. 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.
What: Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop
Who: Burnsville/Dakota County Residents
When: Tuesday, March 12 OR Tuesday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m.(Check website for other workshop date options available for Burnsville residents in neighboring cities) Registration is required.
Cost: FREE – Registration required
Where: Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MNRegister at: http://www.dakotacountyswcd.org/cleanwater.html or call 651-480-7777
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- Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge, Toy Lending Event
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
- Many single-use packaging items contain toxins that leach into food and water.
- Plastic pollution in our waterways is becoming more difficult to clean up and more hazardous to wildlife, fresh drinking water, ecosystems, and our bodies.
- Extracting more oil, building more pipelines, and producing more plastic is only going to increase pollution and accelerate the effects of climate change.
- One of our favorite reads of the year, Drawdown, lists focusing on solutions around our use of materials, including recycling, composting, and reducing food waste, would result in 111.78 GIGATONS REDUCED CO2 and $1.04 TRILLION NET OPERATIONAL SAVINGS globally!
- Collective action is just plain fun!
Toy Lending EventToy Lending Event
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March 13, 2019Come 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.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StRichfield, MN 55419 -
- Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
- Many single-use packaging items contain toxins that leach into food and water.
- Plastic pollution in our waterways is becoming more difficult to clean up and more hazardous to wildlife, fresh drinking water, ecosystems, and our bodies.
- Extracting more oil, building more pipelines, and producing more plastic is only going to increase pollution and accelerate the effects of climate change.
- One of our favorite reads of the year, Drawdown, lists focusing on solutions around our use of materials, including recycling, composting, and reducing food waste, would result in 111.78 GIGATONS REDUCED CO2 and $1.04 TRILLION NET OPERATIONAL SAVINGS globally!
- Collective action is just plain fun!
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- Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
- Many single-use packaging items contain toxins that leach into food and water.
- Plastic pollution in our waterways is becoming more difficult to clean up and more hazardous to wildlife, fresh drinking water, ecosystems, and our bodies.
- Extracting more oil, building more pipelines, and producing more plastic is only going to increase pollution and accelerate the effects of climate change.
- One of our favorite reads of the year, Drawdown, lists focusing on solutions around our use of materials, including recycling, composting, and reducing food waste, would result in 111.78 GIGATONS REDUCED CO2 and $1.04 TRILLION NET OPERATIONAL SAVINGS globally!
- Collective action is just plain fun!
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- Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
- Many single-use packaging items contain toxins that leach into food and water.
- Plastic pollution in our waterways is becoming more difficult to clean up and more hazardous to wildlife, fresh drinking water, ecosystems, and our bodies.
- Extracting more oil, building more pipelines, and producing more plastic is only going to increase pollution and accelerate the effects of climate change.
- One of our favorite reads of the year, Drawdown, lists focusing on solutions around our use of materials, including recycling, composting, and reducing food waste, would result in 111.78 GIGATONS REDUCED CO2 and $1.04 TRILLION NET OPERATIONAL SAVINGS globally!
- Collective action is just plain fun!
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- Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
- Many single-use packaging items contain toxins that leach into food and water.
- Plastic pollution in our waterways is becoming more difficult to clean up and more hazardous to wildlife, fresh drinking water, ecosystems, and our bodies.
- Extracting more oil, building more pipelines, and producing more plastic is only going to increase pollution and accelerate the effects of climate change.
- One of our favorite reads of the year, Drawdown, lists focusing on solutions around our use of materials, including recycling, composting, and reducing food waste, would result in 111.78 GIGATONS REDUCED CO2 and $1.04 TRILLION NET OPERATIONAL SAVINGS globally!
- Collective action is just plain fun!
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- Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
- Many single-use packaging items contain toxins that leach into food and water.
- Plastic pollution in our waterways is becoming more difficult to clean up and more hazardous to wildlife, fresh drinking water, ecosystems, and our bodies.
- Extracting more oil, building more pipelines, and producing more plastic is only going to increase pollution and accelerate the effects of climate change.
- One of our favorite reads of the year, Drawdown, lists focusing on solutions around our use of materials, including recycling, composting, and reducing food waste, would result in 111.78 GIGATONS REDUCED CO2 and $1.04 TRILLION NET OPERATIONAL SAVINGS globally!
- Collective action is just plain fun!
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- Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
- Many single-use packaging items contain toxins that leach into food and water.
- Plastic pollution in our waterways is becoming more difficult to clean up and more hazardous to wildlife, fresh drinking water, ecosystems, and our bodies.
- Extracting more oil, building more pipelines, and producing more plastic is only going to increase pollution and accelerate the effects of climate change.
- One of our favorite reads of the year, Drawdown, lists focusing on solutions around our use of materials, including recycling, composting, and reducing food waste, would result in 111.78 GIGATONS REDUCED CO2 and $1.04 TRILLION NET OPERATIONAL SAVINGS globally!
- Collective action is just plain fun!
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- Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge, Beer for Bees: 2019 Solarama Crush Release Party
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
Climate Generation Zero Waste Challenge
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
- Many single-use packaging items contain toxins that leach into food and water.
- Plastic pollution in our waterways is becoming more difficult to clean up and more hazardous to wildlife, fresh drinking water, ecosystems, and our bodies.
- Extracting more oil, building more pipelines, and producing more plastic is only going to increase pollution and accelerate the effects of climate change.
- One of our favorite reads of the year, Drawdown, lists focusing on solutions around our use of materials, including recycling, composting, and reducing food waste, would result in 111.78 GIGATONS REDUCED CO2 and $1.04 TRILLION NET OPERATIONAL SAVINGS globally!
- Collective action is just plain fun!
Beer for Bees: 2019 Solarama Crush Release PartyBeer for Bees: 2019 Solarama Crush Release Party
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March 20, 2019Beer, bees, and solar farm honey—what’s not to love? Bringing together a few of the world’s greatest things, Fresh Energy pairs up with the craft beer brewers at 56 Brewing who are back at it again with their deliciously crisp (and strong!) IPA brewed with honey from pollinator-friendly solar arrays. Owners and brewers Kale Johnson and Nick Chute drew on inspiration from the farm-to-table innovators at Spoon and Stable to create a perfectly crushable, hoppy beer—just in time to welcome warmer weather. Join us at 56 Brewing’s garden to growler taproom for this special event where we’ll celebrate the bees with a special tasting of Solarama Crush.
A variety of beer, kombucha and soda will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the happy hour will be donated to Fresh Energy. All are welcome to join us at this free event. Registration is encouraged but not required. Let’s raise one—or two—to the bees!
3055 NE Columbia AveMinneapolis , MN 55418 -
- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
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March 27, 2019Come 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.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StRichfield, MN 55419 -
- Our Planet, Our Future - Environmental Summit Duluth, MN
Our Planet, Our Future - Environmental Summit Duluth, MN
Our Planet, Our Future - Environmental Summit Duluth, MN
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March 28, 2019[March 28th, 19-- DECC] MPIRG at the University of Minnesota - Duluth has decided to come together with students all across Minnesota to create an Environmental Summit that focuses on claiming responsibility, identifying solutions, and stepping up to take action.
MPIRG is a student-run, non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots organization that works on environmental, social, and economic justice through the eyes and hands of students.
Our goal is to present a multimedia experience that empowers individuals to start a trend of personal growth and action.
For anyone attending this conference that would need lodging, there will be discounted rooms available within walking distance of the summit as well as reduced rates on food and other amenities through Visit Duluth. Please check our Facebook page (@MPIRGEnviroSummit) for more information!
If your organization would like to co-sponsorship this event, a form can be found here. Follow MPIRGEnviroSummit on facebook for event registration and free-will donation opportunities coming soon!
This is an official release of our Environmental Summit at the DECC in Duluth on March 28th, 2019.
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- Earth Month Kick Off
Earth Month Kick Off
Earth Month Kick Off
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March 31, 2019An afternoon of giving, crafting & shopping. Children can create special Earth Day crowns with recyclable materials. Bring a well-loved toy for Second Chance toys and older children can use recyclable materials to create a gift tag for the donation. Meet Rose & Rex, an imaginative and eco-friendly toy brand; receive a $10 gift card for their toys with your donation. Feel free to bring your own additional recycled materials to share for the crafts!
60 E Broadway2nd floorBloomington, MN 55347Free registration at Eventbrite
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