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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- Eat for Equity for Urban Roots
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May 20, 2018Eat for Equity is partnering with Urban Roots at St. Paul’s Flat Earth Brewing Company for craft brews and a picnic feast featuring a menu inspired by the Urban Roots' Cook Fresh program and prepared by a team of Eat for Equity volunteers. This is an open-house style event in a brewery. All are welcome. Come by anytime from 4 pm - 7 pm, with a short presentation from Urban Roots at 5:30 pm.
Urban Roots develops young leaders through programs that cultivate life and work skills and make critical connections to the world around them. 60 youth interns are engaged in a tiered program model, many returning for multiple years, earning as they learn about food, health, entrepreneurship and the environment. Their focus is on St. Paul’s diverse East Side community. Last year the interns raised over 13,000 lbs of fresh produce, restored 14 acres of urban parklands and prepared over 900 healthy meals.
You can register on the website, Eventbrite, or make your donation at the door.
Cost: meaningful donation
St. Paul's Flat Earth Brewing Co is also collecting items for the local food shelf!
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- Toy Lending Event, 2018 Environmental Initiative Awards, Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Plymouth City Hall
Toy Lending Event Toy Lending Event
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May 23, 2018Come 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.
2018 Environmental Initiative Awards 2018 Environmental Initiative Awards
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May 23, 2018Honor the people and projects who make collaborative solutions happen at the 2018 Environmental Initiative Awards! Join environmental professionals and leaders for an inspiring night of networking, celebrating the 8 award winners, and investing in Environmental Initiative’s mission.
We’re proud to celebrate people and projects that create collaborative solutions to issues at the intersection of Minnesota’s environment, economy and society. The evening includes a reception, formal dinner, and awards program to honor the eight award recipients:
• Courageous Innovators, Presented by Aveda: Demetria Fuller & Adam Pruitt, Co-Founders, BrightSide Produce
• Critical Collaborator, Presented by Dorsey & Whitney: Ellen Anderson, Executive Director, University of Minnesota Energy Transition Lab
• Energy & Climate, Presented by The Weidt Group: Community Solar for Community Action (CS4CA)
• Environmental Innovation, Presented by Stoel Rives, LLP: Dave Larsen American Indian Tour
• Rural Vitality, Presented by Houston Engineering: Root River Field to Stream Partnership
• Sustainable Leadership- Large Employer, Presented by Wenck: Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN
• Sustainable Leadership- Small Employer, Presented by Barr Engineering: Liberty Crossing Apartments & TownhomesQuestions about the program or registration? Contact Lillie Benowitz at 612-334-3388 ext. 8107. Individual tickets and tables seating eight are available now through Friday, May 11.
Questions about the program or registration? Contact Lillie Benowitz at 612-334-3388 ext. 8107. Individual tickets and tables seating eight are available now through Friday, May 11.
Ticket information:
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- Full Table (seats 8): $1,000
- Individual Tickets (non-member/member): $150/$130
- Reduced rates availableSolar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Plymouth City Hall Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Plymouth City Hall
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May 23, 2018Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) with support from the City of Minnetonka, Southeast Como Improvement Association, City of Woodbury, City of Oakdale, 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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- Remove invasive species at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA, Tend the demonstration prairie at Ole Olson Park, Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Woodbury City Hall
Remove invasive species at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA Remove invasive species at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA
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May 24, 2018Grey Cloud Dunes SNA is one of those places you can hardly believe is in a metro area. Located in Cottage Grove, this highly protected Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) features two sandy terraces along the river.
Join Friends of the Mississippi (FMR) at this special park on May 24, from 6-8pm. After a brief training and introduction, volunteers will work to remove Narrowleaf Bittercress, an invasive species spreading at an alarming rate along the floodplain forest of the Mississippi River.
Volunteers should also note that this park does not feature amenities like trails or restrooms, and getting to our designated work site for this event is a bit of a trek.
All are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration is required. To learn more and register, visit http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/24/remove-invasive-species-grey-cloud-dunes-sna.
Register at http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/24/remove-invasive-species-grey-cloud-dunes-sna
Tend the demonstration prairie at Ole Olson Park Tend the demonstration prairie at Ole Olson Park
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May 24, 2018Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) as we return to this riverfront park to tend an important native demonstration prairie garden along the bike trail. These showy flowers and grasses will not only beautify the park but provide much-needed bee, butterfly, and bird habitat. And, with deep root systems that act like filters, they'll help reduce the amount of pollution flowing into the Mississippi River. This event will help further our long-term transformation and commitment at this site and to the river.
As always, we will provide all any tools and training needed. All are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration required. To learn more and register, visit http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/31/tend-demonstration-prairie-ole-olson-park.
Register at http://fmr.org/events/2018/05/31/tend-demonstration-prairie-ole-olson-park
Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Woodbury City Hall Solar Twin Cities: Solar Power Hour at Woodbury City Hall
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May 24, 2018Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) with support from the City of Minnetonka, Southeast Como Improvement Association, City of Woodbury, City of Oakdale, 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.
