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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- 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.
