Science doesn’t tell us what we should do, give us a clear-cut path forward or a single answer. Instead, science tells us what “is” or “may be.” From there, policymakers must decide how to use science—in combination with values, goals, and other factors—to make decisions. Through relevant, cross-sector examples and case studies, attendees will identify and…
Celebrate 20 Years of Urban Roots on the East Side! We’re so excited to celebrate our history of cultivating possibilities through food, nature, and opportunity. Join Urban Roots staff and amazing youth interns along with beer from BANG Brewing, Chowgirls Killer Catering, entertainment by Jayanthi Kyle, and emcee Eddie Wu of COOK St. Paul to…
On Tuesday, October 17th, from 6-8 pm, experts from the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization will have a presentation focused mostly on two main concerns, water volume and sediment issues in the Vermillion. Friends of the Mississippi River’s Stewardship Program Manager Adam Flett will then talk about actions you can take to make your…
How and why our yards are among the last best places for birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. Join us for a fast-paced, delightful presentation that will change the way you view your yard and perhaps the community in which you live. Presenter Holley Wlodarczyk, Ph.D., (consulting historian for the Minnesota History Museum’s “Suburbia” exhibit)…
Care for our Mississippi River together, and get to know people who work or live downtown. Good for your community, good for your environment, and good for you! You can help plant native prairie flowers and grasses, clear invasive plants, and clean up our riverfront parks, while learning about the area from National Park Service…
