Tune up your canoe, kayak, or paddleboard and head on over to Excelsior on Saturday, Aug. 13, for a friendly race out around Big Island and back. We start near the swim area at Excelsior Beach Park. Our goal is to get paddlers of all ages and skill levels out on Lake Minnetonka for a great community summer event and raise money for a couple of worthy causes.
Join us Saturday, October 8th for a member pop up at the scenic Pleasant Valley Orchard near Shafer, MN. Enjoy the best of the apple harvest, take a hayride, and view beautiful photos in the restored barn from the St. Croix Camera Club, whose had numerous photos published in the Weatherguide Environment Calendar & Almanac over the years. Mingle with photographers, ... Read more
Freshwater is hosting the second installation in our Moos Family Speaker Series webinars on the critical zone. From parking lots, to construction sites, to farm fields and beyond, ... Read more
Join Minnesota Water Stewards, in partnership with Town Hall Brewery and hosted by Thrive Mighty, for a build-a-rain barrel workshop. We provide gorgeous whiskey/wine barrels, donated by Town Hall Brewery, rainwater diverter kits, and all the tools and guidance necessary to finish your rain barrel. Plus, learn about many other ways to manage rainwater in ... Read more
Freshwater, along with the City of Minneapolis and other partners, will unveil a new trash boom system designed to prevent pollution on Lake Hiawatha. This free, all ages event includes: ... Read more
Join us for a beautiful summer evening at Saint Paul’s Harriet Island Wigington Pavilion to celebrate Minnesota’s rich water heritage and the role we each play in protecting it. The evening includes an online auction, inspiring speakers, activities and community giving for water. We hope to see you there! Learn more about Water Connects Us
Join Capitol Region Watershed District to learn more about the birds and plants found at Willow Reserve (capitolregionwd.org/projects/willow-reserve) in Saint Paul’s North End neighborhood! Willow Reserve is a 23-acre urban oasis with wetlands that provide excellent habitats for birds, frogs, and other wildlife. The wetlands are a critical stopover point for migratory birds following the Mississippi ... Read more
Register at www.mnwcd.org/shop - $30 per person, includes dinner and cash bar Join local community leaders from Minnesota and Wisconsin for an educational workshop and networking event aboard one of the Stillwater River Boats. This year’s St. Croix River Workshops on the Water will focus on: Economic Value of Clean Lakes and Rivers (Presenter: John ... Read more
In partnership with Public Art Saint Paul and the MWMO, MWMO Artist-in-Residence Sarah Nassif invites you to Watershed Moment, part of the WAKPA Triennial Art Festival, on July 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. Participants of all ages will have the opportunity to learn indigo fiber art techniques and ... Read more
Join Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi (formerly known as Lower Phalen Creek Project) and a wide variety of partner organizations from across the Twin Cities on Sunday August 6th for the 6th annual Pollinator Festival! We’ll have live music, family-friendly pollinator education, art activities, Native-led plant walks, a Dakota-owned food truck, Native vendors, face painting, and more! ... Read more
Tune up your canoe, kayak or paddleboard and head on over to Excelsior for a friendly race out around Big Island and back. We'll start 9 a.m. at Excelsior Public Beach and paddle to the starting line together. Our goal is to get paddlers of all ages and skill levels out on Lake Minnetonka for ... Read more
Located in Cottage Grove, this spectacular Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) features two sandy terraces along the Mississippi River and dramatic views. Home to a rare dry prairie, this area provides essential native bee, butterfly and wildlife habitat and is home to a variety of rare plant and animal species. After a brief orientation and short hike, ... Read more
