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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- Pull invasive knapweed at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA
Pull invasive knapweed at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA Pull invasive knapweed at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA
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July 23, 2020Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) on Thursday, July 23, from 6-8 pm to help protect Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific & Natural Area (SNA), an award-winning restoration site known for some of the best views of the Upper Mississippi River.
We will remove invasive species, like knapweed, currently encroaching on the native prairie. Minnesota's native bees and local wildlife depend on this rare habitat and the native plants that grow there. With their deeper root systems, the native prairie plants also provide erosion control and filter pollution that would otherwise run down the bluffs into the Mississippi River below.
As always, all tools and training will be provided and volunteers are encouraged to work at their own pace and comfort level. Volunteers should be aware the Pine Bend Bluffs SNA site contains steep and sometimes difficult-to-navigate terrain. All are welcome, however, registration is required. Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing are required.
To learn more and register, visit https://fmr.org/events/2020/07/23/pull-invasive-knapweed-pine-bend-bluffs-sna -
- Call-in Utility Bill Clinic
Call-in Utility Bill Clinic Call-in Utility Bill Clinic
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July 24, 2020Would you like to save energy and money on your gas and electric bills? Would you like to learn more about how to be more energy efficient, or learn about renewable options in your area? Have you ever been confused by your bill? What do all the charges mean?
Sign up for a 30-minute energy consultation via phone during this call-in utility bill clinic. A CUB expert will review your home energy bills, answer your energy-related questions, and give you personalized suggestions to reduce energy usage and save money. Please email us a copy of your utility bills beforehand so we can give you the most detailed feedback possible! CUB staff will give you a call at the registered date and time slot.
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- Repairing and Restoring Old Windows
Repairing and Restoring Old Windows Repairing and Restoring Old Windows
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July 25, 2020Ever think to yourself, are my wood windows worth saving? Can I repair them myself? Will I save money on my energy bill? (Answers: Yes, yes, and yes!)
Join window specialist Paul Schmidt for a day all about windows. Paul will dispel common myths about old wood windows, explain the difference between original and replacement windows, and demonstrate common repairs that you can do at home. You'll get a thorough overview on how to repair drafts, reglaze windows, fix rotted wood, and improve overall window operation. Most importantly, you'll learn why old wood windows can be just as energy efficient as replacements.
Hosted at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, this workshop considers the unique challenges facing homeowners hoping to tackle rehab or restoration projects in their older homes.
This class is part of the rehab education program of Rethos: Places Reimagined in partnership with the Morrison Co. Historical Society. We are proud to offer a variety of classes for homeowners, students, Realtors, and others who love old buildings. The Rethos education program is funded in part by the Arts & Cultural Legacy Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society. Partial funding for this project was also provided by Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs).
