Some Past events include:

July 25, 2007: Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, St. Paul
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Twenty adults and five children gathered at the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary on July 25, 2007 to hear about creation of this new St. Paul ecological attraction. The evening started with Mexican gourmet sandwiches from Manny’s Tortas at an interpretative gathering circle at the entrance. The group then proceeded to tour the site via a walking trail that runs past gated caves, a spring-fed creek, and restored wetlands. Speakers included Carol Carey, Historic St. Paul Corporation; Ruth Murphy, Community Design Center; and four high school youth from the East Side Conservation Corps. The youth led the walking portion of the evening, providing site interpretation and personal insights on the reclamation effort, which included removing industrial trash and planting native vegetation.

The event was made waste free thanks to Eureka! Recycling and willing event participants.

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July 26, 2006: Lake Phalen Shoreline Restoration Walking Tour—Bring a Child
Lake Phalen, St Paul, 6 - 8 p.m.

A warm summer evening at Lake Phalen in St. Paul. John Hiebert, Shoreland
Habitat Program Coordinator form the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife Division, presented on the importance
of natural shorelines for fish and wildlife habitat and water quality
in our lakes and streams. He then led the group on a walking tour of a
beautiful restoration site at Lake Phalen that the DNR funded in
association with the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District who
completed and maintains the restoration sites at Lake Phalen. Full summary.

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May 24, 2006: Spring Networking Event
Gardens of Salonica, Minneapolis,
6 - 7:30 p.m.

We gathered at the Gardens of Salonica to meet and network with women
working in the environmental arena from nonprofit, consulting,
government, academic and other sectors. Attendees enjoyed a buffet of
Greek food including filling appetizers and vegetarian selections.
Farmer Chris spoke about locally grown food from her community
supported agricultural (CSA) farm and what it is like to be a female
farmer. Along with delicious food and stimulating conversation,
everyone was awarded a door prize.

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March 22, 2006: Minneapolis Water Works Ultrafiltration Plant
Water Works Ultrafiltration Plant, Columbia Heights, MN
12 - 1:30 pm

At this event we learned about the largest ultrafiltration plant in the
Western Hemisphere—the Minneapolis Water Works Ultrafiltration
Plant—and observed first hand the workings of this state-of-the-art
plant. City of Minneapolis employees, Dale Folen, project manager, and
Annika Bankston, project engineer, spoke about the project's
fascinating history and described the workings of the plant.

This new plant is the largest ultrafiltration plant in the Western
Hemisphere. About 70 million gallons of water is filtered each day.
Only two other plants in the world, one in Singapore and the other in
Kuwait, filter more water using this process than the Minneapolis
plant. The original water filtration plant, which was built between
1913 and 1918, is now being phased out. Once all water production moves
to the new plant, the older facility will be maintained as a backup
system for a number of years before being dismantled.

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January 25, 2006: The Wild Within: Keeping Nature Close When You’re Stuck Behind a Desk
REI, Bloomington, MN, 7:30 a.m.

A timely event—when the short daylight hours of a long winter can seem
most daunting, and just when the challenge of current environmental
issues can seem overwhelming. The gentle messages presented by Chris
Heeter—stay the course, take heart, be hopeful (there is reason to be
hopeful!), the work you do is critical—left the 54 people who attended
the presentation renewed and re-focused. Full summary.

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November 16, 2005: ReSee - How to See the Everyday
ReSee Gallery , Minneapolis, MN, 6 p.m.

Attendees enjoyed wine, cheese and crackers while viewing Jay Nuhring's unconventional, yet sustainable artwork. Nuhring
is an artist whose work returns to the American highway billboard and combines the aesthetic values
of design with environmental preservation and
cultural recollection. Through his work, Nuhring
seeks to
reinterpret and revitalize popular culture through
shifted perspective and emotional dislodge.

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September 28, 2005: Green Remedies for Sick Buildings
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency,
St Paul, MN, 7:30 a.m.

Sharon Oleson, Green Home Inspections & Remediation Company, spoke about
common toxins and problems that make people sick, such as: mold,
formaldehyde, lead paint, toxic chemicals, gas leaks and excess
electric and magnetic fields. She spoke about "green" materials to use
if you are remodeling or building new.

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July 27, 2005: Exploring the Hiawatha Light Rail Line
Midtown YWCA, Minneapolis, MN, 6 p.m.

Frank Loetterle from Metropolitan Council spoke to the attendees about the
Hiawatha Light Rail project and the future plans for other lines. The
group walked to the Lake Street/Midtown Station to board the light rail.
Frank conducted a tour on the train explaining many aspects of the Hiawatha
Line including facts about the light rail and stations as well as the
construction projects that took place. The group got off at the
Bloomington Central station to learn about the new development being constructed. View photos

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May 25, 2005: Networking Event
Wolfe Park Pavilion, St Louis Park, MN, 5:30 p.m.

Those who braved the rainstorm were treated to good food and conversation in
a peaceful setting--fortunately under cover. Attendees were given time
to introduce themselves and announce whether they knew of a job opening
or were looking for a job. Much time was allowed for informal
networking. All attendees received Blue Sky Guides and a door prize.

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March 23, 2005: Minnesota State Capitol Tour
State Capitol, St Paul, MN, 11:30 a.m.

Senator Ellen Anderson spoke to the group about
her environmental work and gave advice on how to best contact legislators.
She encouraged us to consider setting a meeting with our legislators
to discuss environmental issues.

We toured the 100-year old Capitol building. Afterwards
Representative Rick Hansen invited us onto the House floor. He showed
us around, explained the proceedings and answered our questions.
He even had the House photographer take a group picture of us crowded
around the Speaker's chair.

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January 26, 2005: Connecting the Dots between Sustainability and Business
White Bear Racquet & Swim, White Bear Lake, MN, 7:30 a.m.

White Bear Racquet & Swim approached its $3
million renovation as an opportunity to serve the environment as
well as serve its clients in reaching total health goals. The club's
goal is to be fossil fuel-free by 2010. Paul Steinhauser, general
manager, will discuss how this approach has benefited the health
club, clients and the bottom line of the organization. The talk
is followed by a tour of the facility. You are welcome to stay and
workout afterwards.

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November 17 , 2004: Our Political Environment
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, 7:30 a.m.

A lively morning discussion by our panel members
on how the result of the recent state and federal election might
affect environmental management priorities in Minnesota. Our
panel was moderated by Lorna Benson, Minnesota Public Radio and
featured Sheryl Corrigan, Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency; Kelly Scanlan representing the office of United
States Congresswoman Betty McCollum; Dr. Steve Taff, Associate
Professor University of Minnesota, College of Agriculture Food,
and Environmental Sciences; Ginny Yingling, Political Committee
Chair, Sierra Club North Star Chapter.

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September 22, 2004: How Can You Be
a Pesticide Regulator and Own an Organic Farm?
MN Pollution Control Agency, St Paul, MN, 7:30 a.m.

Rick Hansen talked about the connections between
the environmental field and sustainable farming. He spoke on his
157-acre organic farm in southern Minnesota and the Pesticide Applicator
Licensing Program he is in charge of at the Minnesota Department
of Agriculture.

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July 28, 2004: Science Museum of Minnesota's
new Big Back Yard!
Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

This event included playing miniature golf and
touring the Science House. A brief presentation by Patrick Hamilton
and Karen Campbell described how the Science House and golf course
were designed. The Science House is a building that heats, cools,
and lights itself by deriving all its energy from the sun, resulting
in a zero emissions building. Four children attended the July event
which focuses on including a younger generation of women in science.
A wonderful time was had by all traversing the water and geology
of the miniature golf course.

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May 26, 2004: Networking
Event
Ol' Mexico Restaurant, Roseville, MN

Kathie Whelchel, Faculty at Anoka-Ramsey Community
College, spoke about why we network (for
professional and even personal reasons), who we should be networking
with, where to find people and/or organizations to network with,
and how to actually pull it off! She believes that "networking
can be as easy as breathing" and she will give us insight on
how to do just that.

The event also included networking with women
working in the environmental field, a "Job Share" table
and a prize drawing.

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March 24, 2004: Marvelous
Madagascar!
MN Office of Environmental Assistance, St Paul, MN

Catherine Zimmer spoke
about the island nation that has been called the "Eighth Continent"
due to its unique flora and fauna. Madagascar is the only place
in the world where lemurs-cute cousins to monkeys live. And, where
the desert grows bizarre plants and trees such as the baobab, euphorbia
and dideraciae. Cures for cancer have been found within its flora.
Catherine Zimmer had the opportunity to travel to this fascinating
place this past fall and present slides of her travels and offer
commentary on Madagascar's unique wildlife, its conservation challenges
and opportunities.

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January 28, 2004: Design for the Environment
MN Office of Environmental Assistance, St Paul, MN

Fran Kirk, MN Office of Environmental Assistance,
spoke about Design for the Environment (DfE) and provided case studies
on companies who have used this process.

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November 19, 2003:
Women Who Shape Environmental Policy
Macalester College, St. Paul

Moderator: Ember Reichgott
Panel: Congresswoman Betty McCollum (invited), State Senator Linda
Higgins, State Representative Kathy Tingelstad, Dakota Soil and
Water Conservation Board Member Suzanne Savanick, Ramsey County
Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt and Ramsey City Council Member Sarah
Strommen