Upcoming Events​​

MCEA Garden Party, September 17, 2019, 5:30 - 7:00 at 4725 Aldrich Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN
Join MCEA and our hosts Jeffrey and Mary Frush for a garden party and fundraiser in support of MCEA's growing Duluth presence. Northern communities are fundamental to MCEA's work to defend Minnesota's natural resources. We are pleased to announce our first ever staff person based in Duluth -- JT Haines. Join us on September 17 for a garden party to support this expanded work in Duluth.

Please RSVP on Facebook, and at this link https://mncenter.salsalabs.org/9172019gardenparty/index.html, to help us gauge numbers. Light refreshments will be provided.

RegenerateMN Happy Hour, October 17, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 PM at BlackStack Brewing
Join the RegenerateMN committee for an informal happy hour to catch up, converse, and start planning for fall and winter. RegenerateMN is the public engagement committee of MCEA and has organized some great activities and events over the past few years. The brownfields presentation and tour of Northern Stacks in Fridley was attended by over 50 people and got rave reviews.

If you've been looking for a chance to get involved with MCEA, we'd love to meet you, so come on by and meet RegenerateMN members and MCEA staff for this informal event. 
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RSVP via Facebook (if you use it) or just come and say hello.

Legally Green: The Next 45, October 24, 2019 6:00 - 9:30 PM at St. Thomas University

This year's Legally Green will be the biggest ever! In fact, we've reached capacity and have ended ticket sales. Did you miss out? Email Steph Emerich and ask to be added to the wait list - we will be releasing some seats as final confirmations come in. 

Legally Green: The Next 45
St. Thomas University, Woulfe Alumni Hall
October 24, 5:30 - 9:00 PM

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Past Events​​

MCEA in Ely, Tues. July 31 2018 @ the Grand Ely Lodge and Northern Grounds
MCEA staff traveled to Ely to join our supporters in a conversation around current environmental issues in Minnesota. We thank all those who were able to join us for this needed and timely dialogue as we discussed MCEA's latest work on the proposed PolyMet mine, as well as how we're helping combat the effects of climate change on the BWCA Wilderness.
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Happy Hour Open House, Wed. June 20 2018 @ 1919 University Avenue W
Over 90 MCEA supporters, new and established, stopped by to tour our new office space and connect with our on-staff experts. Attendees mixed and mingled while learning about MCEA's current projects and enjoying drinks and appetizers courtesy of Birchwood Cafe.

Breakfast Open House, Wed. May 16 2018 @ 1919 University Avenue W
Over 100 MCEA supporters, new and established, stopped by to tour our new office space, connect with our on-staff experts to learn about their current projects, and devour 14 trays of delicious quiche from Birchwood Cafe - wow, what a morning!

Hard Hat Tour, Thur. March 15 2018 @ 1919 University Avenue W
Long-time supporters of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy were one of the first to see our new office headquarters at 1919 University Ave W. They joined us to learn about how our new space better reflects our environmental values while expanding our ability to collaborate internally and connect with stakeholders across the state.
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RegenerateMN: Maximize Your Impact at the Minnesota State Capitol,
Sat. February 10 2018 @ the Minnesota State Capitol
RegenerateMN, a program of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, met for an afternoon to tour the Capitol building and hear from legislators and advocates about how to maximize their impact and influence decision makers. We also met at Rival House for a post-event social to continue conversations relating back to the insights our panelists shared. Our panelists included Senator John Marty, Senator Jim Abeler, Senator Sandra Pappas, Patricia Nauman (Executive Director of Metro Cities), Molly Pederson (former Senior Policy Advisor for Governor Mark Dayton, and Senator Scott Dibble.

Legally Green: Stand Up for Science, Thur. Oct 26 2017 @ University of St. Thomas
Thank you to all of those who attended this year's Legally Green gala. Because of your generous support, we set new records with over 350 attendees and over $200,000 in pledged support for MCEA! We are so grateful to be a part of this community of people who understand the importance of science for protecting clean air and water for the next generation.

MCEA Legislative Awards Ceremony, Mon. Oct 2 2017 @ Modist Brewing Co.
Over fifty MCEA staff members, board members, committee members, and long-time supporters joined us to recognize those who have shown by their actions their strong commitment to our shared environmental values. At the event we honored Sen. Chris Eaton & Rep. Alice Hausman (Paddling Upstream Award), Sen. Eric Simonson & Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (Trailblazer Award), and Great Gauthier, Legislative Director for the MN Pollution Control Agency (Environmental Envoy Award). 

Gathering in Grand Marais, Mon. July 31 2017 @ The Pincushion Trails Inn
MCEA donors & friends gathered to enjoy refreshments and conversation about our recent work across the state and to learn how to invest in our mission. MCEA offers a huge thank you to longtime supporters Bob Nesheim and Marlys Johnson for hosting the event at their bed and breakfast, The Pincushion Trails Inn!

Gathering in Ely, Sun. July 30 2017 @ The Grand Ely Lodge
MCEA donors & friends gathered to enjoy refreshments and conversation about our recent work across the state and to learn how to invest in our mission.

RegenerateMN: Transportation Trending, Tues. July 25 2017 @ Bad Weather Brewing Co.
RegenerateMN, an MCEA initiative to engage our state's next generation of environmental leaders, hosted an event about the future of transportation policy in Minnesota and how we can better to prepare for it. Our panelists (Frank Douma, Larry Herke, and Leili Fatehhi) discussed the near- and long-term prospects for autonomous vehicles, including their potential to increase equity and decrease pollution from transportation. Our moderator, MCEA's Land Use & Transportation Director Jim Erkel, also provided context on transportation planning in Minnesota, including everything down to the bike lanes people used to get to the event. Lastly, attendees were able to check out a variety of electric vehicles, including one of the new Chevy Bolts!
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