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!
The week's events
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- Anoka County Master Gardener Plant Sale, Fun With Birds, Pull garlic mustard at the Sand Flats, Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Oakdale Discovery Center
Anoka County Master Gardener Plant Sale Anoka County Master Gardener Plant Sale
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May 15, 20182018 Anoka County Extension - Master Gardener Plant Sale
Spring weather is coming!! Celebrate the season with a stop at the University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County Master Gardener Plant Sale on Tuesday, May 15 from 3-7 pm and on Wednesday, May 16, from 9 am-1 pm at the Anoka Armory, 408 E Main St, Anoka.
Hundreds of Native Plants will be featured at the sale along with a large variety of affordable annuals, perennials for sun or shade, vegetables, and trees and shrubs to beautify your yard and garden.
Proceeds from the plant sale help to support the Extension Master Gardener community programs in Anoka County.
To learn more about the plant sale and other programs offered by Master Gardeners, call 763-324-3495 or visit http://anokamastergardeners.org/Fun With Birds Fun With Birds
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May 15, 2018Join Urban Roots interns as we participate in the Twin Cities Urban Birding Festival. Join us in building DIY bird bath & bird feeders and go on a birding tour to learn common birds you can see in the city. This is one of many events occurring this week as part of the Twin Cities Urban Birding Festival.
Pull garlic mustard at the Sand Flats Pull garlic mustard at the Sand Flats
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May 15, 2018Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) on Tuesday, May 15, from 6-8pm. After a brief introduction and training, we will proceed to the river gorge sand flats, known for their large sandy beaches and wonderful river-edge view. Working alongside FMR staff, volunteers will remove garlic mustard – an exotic plant invading many areas of the River Gorge out-competing native plant species. Although a serious threat, garlic mustard is not only easy to identify but quick to pull by hand. Volunteers will be pleased to see a dramatic difference in ground cover by the end of this event – improving both water quality and habitat diversity.
As always, we'll provide any necessary tools and training. All are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration required. To learn more and register, visit https://fmr.org/events/2018/05/10/pledge-pull-garlic-mustard-pine-bend-bluffs-sna.To register, visit http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/15/pull-garlic-mustard-sand-flats
Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Oakdale Discovery Center Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Oakdale Discovery Center
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May 15, 2018Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) with support from the City of Oakdale, City of Minnetonka, Southeast Como Improvement Association, City of Woodbury, and the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), property owners throughout Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul may participate in this program to pool their buying power and secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Start by attending a Solar Power Hour. Our free information session teaches you the basics of solar, its financial implications for your household, and how the solar group buy program works. Then, get a free, no obligation site assessment from our installer. You have until August 31, 2018 to decide whether to get solar through the program.
Come early to connect with the MREA and partners!
Visit www.SolarTwinCities.org for more information and to sign up for a site assessment and/or program updates.
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- Butterfly Milkweed Planting in Wildlife Management Area
Butterfly Milkweed Planting in Wildlife Management Area Butterfly Milkweed Planting in Wildlife Management Area
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May 17, 2018Join Great River Greening at the first public event at the Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club (RASC) Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The RASC WMA encompasses 580 acres of sandplain prairie, wetlands, oak woodlands, and rare oak savanna in Morrison County, near the town of Buckman. Volunteers will hike and plant thousands of butterfly weed seedlings in the prairie and savanna to re-introduce this important Monarch host-plant to the site.
We’re looking for a minimum commitment of two and a half hours.
All ages welcome, children must be supervised.
Partners and Funders: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund, Ramsey County Correctional Facility, Bailey Nurseries, and MN DNR
Registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/planting-in-wma/ -
- Riverside Park Bird Hike, Restoration along the Minnesota River, Burnsville Native Plant Market, High Tunnel Raising Day, Take Aim at Summer Fun, Clothing Mend, Swap, Donate & Recycle Event, Ramsey County Fix It Clinic
Riverside Park Bird Hike Riverside Park Bird Hike
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May 19, 2018Take a morning stroll through Riverside Park while enjoying a birding tour lead by Karen Schik, Friends of the Mississippi River’s senior ecologist. Riverside Park is a nature study area intended to be left in a natural state providing much-needed habitat and resources for a variety of species. We hope to spot a number of migratory birds, including warblers, as they pass through the Mississippi River flyway during their spring migration.
Birders of all levels are welcome! We will provide a few pairs of binoculars to share but if you have your own please bring them. Space is limited and registration required. To learn more and register, visit http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/19/riverside-park-bird-hike.
Restoration along the Minnesota River Restoration along the Minnesota River
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May 19, 2018Join Great River Greening and The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America in this restoration event along the bank of the Minnesota River. Volunteers will plant and seed native forbs and grasses the natural habitat for local wildlife in a six-acre area nearby The Minnesota Valley State Trail. Surrounding landscape includes a diverse wetland and floodplain connected to the Minnesota River National Wildlife Refuge.
Light snacks and lunch will be provided!
All ages welcome, children must be supervised.Partners & Funders: Izaak Walton League and Outdoor Heritage Fund
Registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/restoration-along-the-minnesota-river/Burnsville Native Plant Market Burnsville Native Plant Market
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May 19, 2018Native wildflowers, ferns and grasses will be for sale from multiple vendors. This is a farmers market style event and each vendor operates their own market stall and is paid separately. Cash or checks only, open rain or shine. Open to everyone (Burnsville residents and non-Burnsville residents).
High Tunnel Raising Day High Tunnel Raising Day
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May 19, 2018What: Support the vitality of the East Side and volunteer to be part of our hoop house raising! This spring we are proud to be installing the first ever hoop house at Urban Roots. The plastic-covered high tunnel, much like a greenhouse, will extend our growing season significantly in both the spring and the fall, allowing us to grow even more delicious food for our community. Come be a part of of Urban Roots history!
Where: Rivoli Bluffs, our newest, largest, and most scenic garden, located on the corner of E Minnehaha Ave. and N. Rivoli St. behind a new housing development. You can get there by taking Payne Ave. North from E. 7th St. and then taking a left (or heading West) on Minnehaha. The plot is located where Minnehaha dead-ends. Park on the street here and look for the Urban Roots van. We will meet there, gather tools, and then walk down to the plot together.
What to Bring: Dress for the weather. Layers are best, as you often start out cold and then get hot while working. Be ready to get dirty! Most importantly, wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy. Bring a water bottle. We will provide gloves and do have some basic raincoats if the weather calls for it.
*Be sure to check our website for last minute weather updates- the high tunnel can only be completed if it's not too windy!
Email jjandro@urbanrootsmn.org to RSVP.
Take Aim at Summer Fun Take Aim at Summer Fun
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May 19, 2018Kick off your summer by trying a variety of outdoor activities all in one place! And its all for FREE
Urban Roots is teaming up with Saint Paul Natural Resources,
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) and many other organizations to bring you:Archery
Birding
Buckthorn Art
Canoeing
Climbing wall
Fishing
Geocaching
Lasershot range
Live animals
Tree Climbing
And more!Bring your friends or family, tell your neighbors. Let's celebrate the new season together!
Clothing Mend, Swap, Donate & Recycle Event Clothing Mend, Swap, Donate & Recycle Event
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May 19, 2018Bring your old, damaged, and unwanted clothing, sheets and other textiles! Students from Whittier's own Learning In Style School will be on hand to mend your damaged textiles on spot. Donated items will go to Learning in Style's Clothes Closet, which is a free store for community members in need of clothing and household items. Any other items will be taken to Hennepin County Government's drop-off facility to be recycled. Saturday, May 19, 1-4PM, Minneapolis.
Ramsey County Fix It Clinic Ramsey County Fix It Clinic
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May 19, 2018Bring your broken household goods and clothing in need of repair. Please also bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job. Events are first come, first served.
