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April 2021
Housing inequity panel discussion and author presentation
Plymouth Congregational Church, Alliance Housing, Inc., and Align Mpls join Hennepin History Museum in presenting two thought-provoking virtual events in April regarding housing equities: A virtual panel discussion, April 15, and a virtual author presentation, April 21.
Find out more »Pledge to Walk or Bike on Earth Day, Receive Prizes
Anoka County residents who take the pledge to walk or bike on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, will receive a free Earth Day goodie bag with several sustainable items from Anoka County Commute Solutions, and they will have the chance to compete in three different contests.
Find out more »Kids invited to celebrate Earth Day the Spark-Y Way
Spark-Y, a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship, is hosting its first annual Earth Day celebration for students in grades 5-8, being held virtually on Thursday, April 22, 9-11 am. At Earth Day the Spark-Y Way, students will get to hear from local leaders of sustainability projects around the Twin Cities, learn about local food from Spark-Y educators, and receive an invitation to participate in a sustainable design competition. Anyone can watch the event, but students must be…
Find out more »Free paper shredding and recycling event
Anoka County residents are invited to a free paper shredding and spring recycling event, sponsored by the Waste Reduction and Recycling Board and the Anoka County Lions, Saturday, April 24, 8 am-noon at 501 Pierce St., Anoka. Up to five boxes or bags of mixed paper, envelopes, and file folders are accepted. Paper clips and staples are fine, but no laminated, carbon paper, or 3-ring binders are accepted. Other items free to recycle at this event include all major appliances…
Find out more »HeightsNEXT Earth Day Cleanup
HeightsNEXT, a non-profit focused on increasing sustainability, is organizing volunteers for an Earth Day Cleanup, Saturday, April 24, at 9 am. Volunteers’ efforts will freshen up local streetscapes and prevent trash from drifting through storm drains into the Mississippi River.
Find out more »Beltrami Earth Day Cleanup
Stop by Beltrami Park any time between 9:30 and noon on Saturday, April 24 to pick up a cleaning supply kit, then hit the neighborhood. The goal of Earth Day Cleanup is to provide a volunteer experience and environmental education to Minneapolis residents and park users. This annual event involves cleaning Minneapolis parks, neighborhoods, watersheds and water bodies. Since the first Earth Day cleanup, more than 140,000 lbs. of garbage have been removed from Minneapolis parks.
Find out more »Minneapolis DIY Earth Day
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and City of Minneapolis annual Minneapolis Earth Day Clean-Up event, Saturday, April 24, 9:30 am-noon, has moved to DIY mode. You can use a trash bag from home or pick up supplies, including bags and gloves, at participating Earth Day sites throughout the city, including Beltrami, Boom Island, Waite, and Windom parks.
Find out more »Grace Lutheran Church April Community Dinner
Drive Thru Community Dinner prepared by Grace Lutheran Church at Grace Community Center for NE.
Find out more »St. Anthony Falls Laboratory Seminar
The University of Minnesota St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) will host a virtual seminar, Tuesday, April 27, 3–4:15 pm. SAFL hosts prominent figures in environmental science and fluid mechanics.
Find out more »Minneapolis now hiring umpires
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is now hiring baseball and softball umpires, for $35-$65 per game.
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