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 September–October 2020
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- Litter Be Gone Cleanups, Litter Be Gone Cleanups
Litter Be Gone Cleanups Litter Be Gone Cleanups
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September 7, 2020Minneapolis residents are invited to take part in Litter Be Gone, an annual citywide litter cleanup event happening October 1–10, 2020.
Volunteer with your family and neighbors in a socially distanced cleanup. Pledge to pick up litter on your own street, or organize a team to clean up the whole neighborhood before leaves fall and snow flies.
Use your own gloves and bags or pick up free supplies and drink coupons (while supplies last) 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at several locations.
Share your results online to see the community-wide impact.
Find more information at www.LitterBeGone.org.
Litter Be Gone Cleanups Litter Be Gone Cleanups
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September 7, 2020Minneapolis residents are invited to take part in Litter Be Gone, an annual citywide litter cleanup event happening October 1–10, 2020.
Volunteer with your family and neighbors in a socially distanced cleanup. Pledge to pick up litter on your own street, or organize a team to clean up the whole neighborhood before leaves fall and snow flies.
Use your own gloves and bags or pick up free supplies and drink coupons (while supplies last) 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at several locations.
Share your results online to see the community-wide impact.
Find more information at www.LitterBeGone.org.
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- Adult Learn-To-Ride Lessons (FREE! Bicycle and Helmet provided)
Adult Learn-To-Ride Lessons (FREE! Bicycle and Helmet provided) Adult Learn-To-Ride Lessons (FREE! Bicycle and Helmet provided)
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September 8, 2020Free! Includes free usage of bicycle and helmet during the lesson with professional instruction. For adults (age 18+) who have not previously ridden a bicycle, or who feel unsteady and would like additional instruction and support to resume riding. Group lessons (60 min) will offer participants an opportunity to progress through a structured learning sequence with trained instructors in a clear, outdoor, traffic-free setting.
*Note: All activities are offered at no-cost for participants. Social distancing will be practiced at all times, including required face coverings for instructors and participants. Participation will be limited; to ensure a space in the activity, people should register in advance. The MN Bicycling Handbook educational booklet will be available to all participants at each event as long as supplies last.
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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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September 9, 2020Come 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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- Neighborhoods As A Multiverse: Community Action for Environmental Justice!
Neighborhoods As A Multiverse: Community Action for Environmental Justice! Neighborhoods As A Multiverse: Community Action for Environmental Justice!
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September 19, 2020Minneapolis is participating in the 2020 Global Goals Jam - a weekend event where community members are placed on creative teams to work together on a local challenge related to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Our action team is tackling the question: "How might we empower Environmental Justice communities to voice their injustices for actionable systems change?"
The East Phillips Neighborhood is partnering with us as the case study for our design challenge. Join us to build connections, explore community, and engage in an interactive exploration of social and environmental justice in the Twin Cities.
Masks and social distancing required. Free to attend! All are welcome.
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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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September 23, 2020Come 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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- Pick up free Litter Be Gone cleanup supplies
Pick up free Litter Be Gone cleanup supplies Pick up free Litter Be Gone cleanup supplies
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October 3, 2020Individuals and groups can pick up free gloves, bags, and litter grabbers (while supplies last) at several Minneapolis locations. A limited number of free drink coupons will also be available courtesy of our citywide Litter Be Gone Drink Sponsors.
Please wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines when picking up supplies.
Find a location near you at www.LitterBeGone.org/supply-hubs
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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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October 7, 2020Come 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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- Rain garden talk + tending
Rain garden talk + tending Rain garden talk + tending
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October 14, 2020Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) on Wednesday, October 15 from 3-5 pm for a rain garden talk and tending at Falcon Ridge Middle School in Apple Valley. We'll weed the overgrown rain gardens at this site, providing more space for native plants to return and flourish. And as these plants return, they'll provide habitat while their deep roots hold the soil in place, improving rainwater absorption and preventing pollution.
Then, we'll cover the basics of rain gardens in your yards. In our talk, we'll describe what a rain garden is, resources to build one and why they are so important for our river, lakes and wetlands.
All are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration required. All supplies and training will be provided and volunteers will work closely with FMR staff. Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing are required.
To learn more and register, visit https://fmr.org/events/2020/10/14/rain-garden-talk-tending -
- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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October 21, 2020Come 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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- Virtual Green Coffee Talk: Seed Saving & Giving as Gifts
Virtual Green Coffee Talk: Seed Saving & Giving as Gifts Virtual Green Coffee Talk: Seed Saving & Giving as Gifts
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October 22, 2020Sponsored by UW River Falls Sustainable Management Online Programs - https://www.uwrf.edu/MyDegree/SMGT.cfm
Presented by White Bear Lake Seed Library Founder Pam Larson Frink - https://wblseedlibrary.blogspot.com
Learn how to save vegetable, flower and native plant seeds. It's easy and a great way to keep heirloom seeds available and an inexpensive way to have seeds for your garden. Seeds are also a great gift idea! They are economical, easy to do, and of course, great for the environment. I'll also show you some easy to make seed packets you can give as gifts. Pam Larson Frink is a horticulturist and environmental educator who loves playing in the dirt with plants.
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- St. Paul rain barrel pickup + virtual workshop
St. Paul rain barrel pickup + virtual workshop St. Paul rain barrel pickup + virtual workshop
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October 24, 2020What's one of the simplest, high-impact ways to save water and help protect our watershed? Using a rain barrel.
For conservation and for pollution prevention, installing a rain barrel to collect and store rainwater for use on your lawn and gardens is a simple but powerful way to make a difference for the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Thanks to Great Lakes Coca-Cola of Eagan, Friends of the Mississippi River has used syrup containers for participants to turn into rain barrels.
Register to reserve your rain barrel and kit. Then, pickup your barrel from our St. Paul location on Saturday, October 24, from 10 am-12 pm. Lastly, join us for a virtual workshop as we guide you through assembling your barrel on Wednesday, October 28. If you can't make it to the live workshop, no problem - we'll record it and send out the video to everyone who registers.
Register now at https://fmr.org/events/2020/10/24/st-paul-rain-barrel-pickup-virtual-workshop-just-35 -
- Farmington rain barrel pickup + virtual workshop
Farmington rain barrel pickup + virtual workshop Farmington rain barrel pickup + virtual workshop
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October 26, 2020What's one of the simplest, high-impact ways to save water and help protect our watershed? Using a rain barrel.
For conservation and for pollution prevention, installing a rain barrel to collect and store rainwater for use on your lawn and gardens is a simple but powerful way to make a difference for the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Thanks to Great Lakes Coca-Cola of Eagan, Friends of the Mississippi River has used syrup containers for participants to turn into rain barrels.
Register to reserve your rain barrel and kit. Then, pickup your barrel from our Farmington location on Saturday, October 26, from 5-7 pm. Lastly, join us for a virtual workshop as we guide you through assembling your barrel on Wednesday, October 28. If you can't make it to the live workshop, no problem - we'll record it and send out the video to everyone who registers.
Register now at https://fmr.org/events/2020/10/26/farmington-rain-barrel-pickup-virtual-workshop-just-35 -
- Halloween brush haul + lunch at HAFA Farm
Halloween brush haul + lunch at HAFA Farm Halloween brush haul + lunch at HAFA Farm
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October 31, 2020Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) on Saturday, October 31, from 9 am-12 pm, for a Halloween brush haul at the Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) Farm.
We will remove pre-cut buckthorn from the forest on the HAFA Farm property. Buckthorn is extremely hardy and able to thrive in a variety of soil and light conditions. It out-competes native plant species that are vital for increased habitat and biodiversity. By removing buckthorn, we'll prevent new seeds from spreading into previously restored areas. And, we'll clear the way for native shrubs and wildflowers to return and thrive in the woodland.
We will provide individually packaged lunches at the end of the event! Join us for this unique opportunity to work at a new site and celebrate the end of FMR's volunteer season.
All are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration required. All supplies and training will be provided and volunteers will work closely with FMR staff. Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing are required.
To learn more and register, visit https://fmr.org/events/2020/10/31/halloween-brush-haul-lunch-hafa-farm
