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March 2, 2019
Become a member of the toy library and begin borrowing toys for your children.
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March 4, 2019
Join Climate Generation's team as we embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March!
March 11-20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Join our informational “reusable brown bag” Zero Waste Webinar with guest speakers and staff providing tangible steps on how to live a zero-waste lifestyle. We'll have strategies on how you can share your progress as we embark on this challenge together!
Register at Zoom
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March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019
Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019
Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
March 12, 2019
The City of Burnsville will again be hosting a Landscaping for Clean Water Introductory Workshop on March 12 or April 9. At these workshops, you can see many examples of beautiful raingardens and shoreline restorations that help clean up local ponds and lakes and stabilize shoreline erosion problems. You will also learn about dozens of native plants that can enhance flowerbeds and provide habitat for butterflies. As an added incentive, you will learn about financial incentives from Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District ($250 grant) and City of Burnsville (up to $1,000 grant) for these types of projects.
What: Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop
Who: Burnsville/Dakota County Residents
When: Tuesday, March 12 OR Tuesday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m.
(Check website for other workshop date options available for Burnsville residents in neighboring cities) Registration is required.
Cost: FREE – Registration required
Where: Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN
Register at: http://www.dakotacountyswcd.org/cleanwater.html or call 651-480-7777
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019
Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
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March 13, 2019
Come 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.
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019
Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019
Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019
Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019
Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019
Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019
Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
All Day
March 11, 2019 – March 20, 2019
Join Climate Generation staff as they embark on a Zero Waste Challenge for ten days in March! March 11–20, we will try to live up to the hashtag #CGwastewatchers by making deliberate choices about our consumption.
Why would a climate change organization focus on zero waste, you may ask?
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March 20, 2019
Beer, bees, and solar farm honey—what’s not to love? Bringing together a few of the world’s greatest things, Fresh Energy pairs up with the craft beer brewers at 56 Brewing who are back at it again with their deliciously crisp (and strong!) IPA brewed with honey from pollinator-friendly solar arrays. Owners and brewers Kale Johnson and Nick Chute drew on inspiration from the farm-to-table innovators at Spoon and Stable to create a perfectly crushable, hoppy beer—just in time to welcome warmer weather. Join us at 56 Brewing’s garden to growler taproom for this special event where we’ll celebrate the bees with a special tasting of Solarama Crush.
A variety of beer, kombucha and soda will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the happy hour will be donated to Fresh Energy. All are welcome to join us at this free event. Registration is encouraged but not required. Let’s raise one—or two—to the bees!
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March 27, 2019
Come 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.
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March 28, 2019
[March 28th, 19-- DECC] MPIRG at the University of Minnesota - Duluth has decided to come together with students all across Minnesota to create an Environmental Summit that focuses on claiming responsibility, identifying solutions, and stepping up to take action.
MPIRG is a student-run, non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots organization that works on environmental, social, and economic justice through the eyes and hands of students.
Our goal is to present a multimedia experience that empowers individuals to start a trend of personal growth and action.
For anyone attending this conference that would need lodging, there will be discounted rooms available within walking distance of the summit as well as reduced rates on food and other amenities through Visit Duluth. Please check our Facebook page (@MPIRGEnviroSummit) for more information!
If your organization would like to co-sponsorship this event, a form can be found here. Follow MPIRGEnviroSummit on facebook for event registration and free-will donation opportunities coming soon!
This is an official release of our Environmental Summit at the DECC in Duluth on March 28th, 2019.
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March 31, 2019
An afternoon of giving, crafting & shopping. Children can create special Earth Day crowns with recyclable materials. Bring a well-loved toy for Second Chance toys and older children can use recyclable materials to create a gift tag for the donation. Meet Rose & Rex, an imaginative and eco-friendly toy brand; receive a $10 gift card for their toys with your donation. Feel free to bring your own additional recycled materials to share for the crafts!
Free registration at Eventbrite
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April 2, 2019
Learn where and how to find eco-friendly clothes, food, household products and more! Shopping with an environmental focus can be easy if you follow a few basic principles. Come learn, share and collaborate with other environmentalist!
April 9, 2019
The City of Burnsville will again be hosting a Landscaping for Clean Water Introductory Workshop on March 12 or April 9. At these workshops, you can see many examples of beautiful raingardens and shoreline restorations that help clean up local ponds and lakes and stabilize shoreline erosion problems. You will also learn about dozens of native plants that can enhance flowerbeds and provide habitat for butterflies. As an added incentive, you will learn about financial incentives from Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District ($250 grant) and City of Burnsville (up to $1,000 grant) for these types of projects.
What: Landscaping for Clean Water Workshop
Who: Burnsville/Dakota County Residents
When: Tuesday, March 12 OR Tuesday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m.
(Check website for other workshop date options available for Burnsville residents in neighboring cities) Registration is required.
Cost: FREE – Registration required
Where: Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN
Register at: http://www.dakotacountyswcd.org/cleanwater.html or call 651-480-7777
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April 10, 2019
Join us for Water Action Day 2019, a day of public action and advocacy to let lawmakers know we care about our water. Help #ProtectOurWater!
This all-day event includes:
• free breakfast and lunch
• buses from Greater Minnesota
• briefings on Minnesota's water issues
• small-group meetings with your legislator, complete with quick training and support (We make it easy. We promise!)
• plus the ever-popular Clean Water Rally in the afternoon (Past speakers include Winona LaDuke, Gov. Mark Dayton and Anne Bancroft. We look forward to announcing this year's lineup soon!)
Find out more and register at wateractionday2019.eventbrite.com
Register at wateractionday2019.eventbrite.com
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April 10, 2019
Come 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.
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April 13, 2019
Pre-registration is required:
https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events/seeding-a-new-prairie/
Volunteers will carefully seed a new prairie reconstruction at Ravine Parkway by hand-sowing and raking in seeds collected by volunteers last fall. In this fast developing area, prairie is an ideal habitat; the plants’ deep roots hold soil and filter rainwater before it enters the Mississippi River.
Open to all ages, children must be supervised.
Light breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided.
Partners & Funders: South Washington Watershed District, Outdoor Heritage Fund, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, 3M Foundation, Andersen Corporate Foundation, and St. Croix Valley Foundation.
Some considerations:
• Difficulty level of restoration task: Moderate
• We supply: Tools and equipment (gloves, shovels, safety glasses, etc.), drinking water, and all training
• This event will occur rain or shine – wear boots in case of muddy conditions
Pre-registration is required. You will received a confirmation after we add you to the list.
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April 13, 2019
A free, family-friendly event for an environmentally sustainable lifestyle. Visit with environmental organizations and groups, listen to special presentations from experts on everything from environmentally friendly decluttering to rain gardens, and get your questions answered in a friendly atmosphere. More information at bit.ly/SMGreenFair. Hosted by Nokomis East Neighborhood Association, Longfellow Community Council, and Standish Ericsson Neighborhood Association.
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April 20, 2019
Plogging: the mash up of jogging and the Swedish "plocka upp" or pick up. Meaning to pick up trash while spending time in the outdoors. Since Fjällräven was founded in 1960, we have been inspiring people to get outside. Building on our love of the outdoors, Fjällräven is hosting plogging events across North America. Cleaning up the environment is one way we can all honor Earth Day. Join your nearest brand center on Saturday, April 20th to plog with your local community.
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April 20, 2019
Taking place just off of West River Parkway, this family-friendly cleanup is an Earth Day tradition in the Minneapolis River Gorge. We've returned to this site year after year and have noticed a dramatic improvement to the area thanks to dedicated volunteers like you!
To participate, simply show up at either E 36th St & W River Parkway or E 44th St & W River Parkway at 9:30 am on April 20 to sign-in with Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) staff. We'll provide all of the supplies, however, if you have your own gloves feel free to bring them along. Sturdy shoes are strongly suggested as well as dressing in layers for the weather.
Learn more at https://fmr.org/events/2019/04/20/join-us-annual-minneapolis-earth-day-cleanup.
Advanced registration for this event is not required, however, if you have a group of 10-20 people, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Amy Kilgore, akilgore@fmr.org or 651.222.2193 x31. For groups of 20+ please contact Erica Chua, echua@minneapolisparks.org or 612-230-6479 to be assigned a location that will better fit your group size.
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April 23, 2019
A natural oasis in the heart of the city, Crosby Farm Regional Park is nestled at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Enjoy the beauty of early spring at this riverside park while helping protect native plants beneficial to our local wildlife and waters at this annual tradition on Tuesday, April 23, from 6-8 pm.
Alongside Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) staff, volunteers will help protect important members of the native plant community by removing the extremely invasive plant garlic mustard, then make the pledge to return to the area to continue this much-needed work.
Please note that we ask all registrants at this particular event to sign a Pledge to Pull, promising to remove garlic mustard in this area of Crosby Park in the weeks following this training and evening pull.
Thanks to continued volunteer efforts throughout the years, we've been able to see slow but steady improvement in the ephemeral patch, and have expanded the volunteer restoration work areas to include the Crosby lakeshore!
All are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration is required. Learn more and register at https://fmr.org/events/2019/04/23/pledge-pull-garlic-mustard-crosby-farm-park
To learn more and register, visit https://fmr.org/events/2019/04/23/pledge-pull-garlic-mustard-crosby-farm-park
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April 24, 2019
Come 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.
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April 24, 2019
Interested in small scale solar? Come learn more about the Minneapolis Solar and EV Charger Co-op! Homeowners & small businesses across Minneapolis and St. Louis Park can join the Minneapolis Solar and EV Charger Co-op. Join us for a free information session to learn about solar energy, as well as how the co-op simplifies the process of going solar while ensuring participants receive a quality installation at a good price.
All are welcome!
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April 27, 2019
Join Great River Greening for our first public event at this 67-acre city park in Rosemount! Carroll’s Woods/Schwarz Pond Park features both paved and natural trails amidst the oak forest. Volunteers will clear buckthorn in the first phase to transform the understory into a healthy natural habitat.
Open to all ages, children must be supervised.
Light breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided.
Partners and Funders: City of Rosemount and Outdoor Heritage Fund.
Some considerations:
• Difficulty level of restoration task: Easy to Moderate (Depends on work unit)
• We supply: Tools and equipment (gloves, shovels, safety glasses, etc.), drinking water, and all training
• This event will occur rain or shine
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April 29, 2019
Interested in small scale solar? Come learn more about the Minneapolis Solar and EV Charger Co-op! Homeowners & small businesses across Minneapolis and St. Louis Park can join the Minneapolis Solar and EV Charger Co-op. Join us for a free information session to learn about solar energy, as well as how the co-op simplifies the process of going solar while ensuring participants receive a quality installation at a good price.
Free event! All Minneapolis, Saint Louis Park, or interested MN residents and small businesses are welcome!
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