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 January–February 2018
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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
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January 3, 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.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StRichfield, MN 55419 -
- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
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January 17, 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.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StRichfield, MN 55419 -
- Next Steps on Deep Climate Action: How Can Minnesota Lead?
Next Steps on Deep Climate Action: How Can Minnesota Lead?
Next Steps on Deep Climate Action: How Can Minnesota Lead?
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January 18, 2018Join J. Drake Hamilton, science policy director at Fresh Energy, as she presents on Minnesota’s path towards achieving deep carbon reductions. Minnesota has historically achieved high levels of carbon reduction at no additional cost, and—as a heartland state that is dependent on fossil fuels—has great potential to demonstrate effective climate policies at the scale of the climate problem. Learn and discuss the details of energy development across Minnesota, and the next steps that you can help with towards securing even larger reductions in carbon emissions.
Plymouth Congregational Church1900 Nicollet Avenue SMinneapolis, MN 55403Free
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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
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January 31, 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.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StRichfield, MN 55419 -
- Winter Buckthorn Burn
Winter Buckthorn Burn
Winter Buckthorn Burn
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February 10, 2018Pre-registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/2018-winter-buckthorn-burn/Warm up this winter at our brushpile burning event at Allemansrätt Wilderness Park, where invasive buckthorn is the fuel!
Volunteers will haul, stack, and burn piles of buckthorn bush from within this 125-acre city park that is home to high quality oak forest, wetlands, lakeshore, diverse wildlife, unique glacial geology, and several miles of trails.
You’re welcome to bring roasting sticks, hotdogs and marshmallows for roasting on the fires and buckets or chairs to sit on.
Open to all ages (recommended age 8+). Light breakfast snacks and hot drinks (coffee, cocoa, and cider) will be provided.
Please share this opportunity through Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1702803913123626/We are also looking Event Assistants and no experience is necessary. Please contact Katie Brom, Volunteer Events Manager, at kbrom@greatrivergreening.org or 651-272-3989 for more information.
Please contact May Yang, Community Outreach Coordinator, at myang@greatrivergreening.org or 651-272-3993 if have any questions.
Partners & Funders:
City of Lindström, Minnesota Environment Natural Resources Trust Fund, and Outdoor Heritage Fund.31316 N Olinda TrailLindström, Minnesota 55045Pre-registration is required and the event is FREE!
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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
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February 14, 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.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StRichfield, MN 55419 -
- 2018 Legislative Preview
2018 Legislative Preview
2018 Legislative Preview
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February 15, 2018Join us for our 17th annual legislative preview forum to hear from legislative leaders about their environmental priorities for the 2018 session. We’ll explore a wide range of topics, including natural resource protection and funding, public health, sustainable development, water, energy, transportation, and more.
Reduced rates are available. Register now to ensure your participation. We have limited capacity and anticipate selling out this event.
Speakers (to date):
• Senator Scott Dibble, (DFL) District 61
• Senator Chris Eaton, (DFL) District 40
• Representative Pat Garofalo, (R) District 58B
• Representative Rick Hansen, (DFL) District 52A
• Representative Frank Hornstein, (DFL) District 61A
• Representative Melissa Hortman, (DFL) District 36B
• Senator Carrie Ruud, (R) District 10
• Representative Paul Torkelson, (R) District 16BFor questions about the program or to inquire about a need-based scholarship, contact Meleah Houseknecht at 612-334-3388 ext. 8104.
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- Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
Toy Lending Event
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February 28, 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.
Richfield Lutheran Church8 W 60th StRichfield, MN 55419
