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Gathering Partners Conference
The 2024 Gathering Partners Conference will take place at the Fair Hills Resort in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The conference will include concurrent sessions, outdoor exploration, and social activities.
Sensory Friendly Saturdays at the Bell Museum
This monthly series provides a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals, families, and children who have sensory sensitivities. Experience the Bell Museum with lowered lighting, quieter sounds, and fewer visitors.
Protein Basics Short Course
This course for industry professionals features both industry and academia to discuss current and upcoming market trends, give an overview on food proteins, provide basic protein chemistry, cover production of protein ingredients, introduce protein modification for enhanced functionality, highlight challenges and opportunities when formulating with plant proteins, and more.
MSP-LTER Community Science and Art Fair
Curious about ecological research in the Twin Cities? Have concerns or questions about your local ecosystem or want to meet scientists researching urban issues? Drop by for art and science activities, conversation with researchers and community members, and more!
Plant Protein Innovation Center's 5th Annual Research Spotlight Meeting
Webinar: Tall Tales: Stories of Progress in Invasive Phragmites Management in Minnesota
Invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis subsp. australis) is a tall, non-native grass that can dominate wetlands and lakeshores, displace native flora and fauna, and harm recreation, infrastructure and ecological functioning. Join this webinar to hear the latest in Phragmites research and management from the experts themselves: Chelsey Blanke, Julia Bohnen, and Daniel Larkin.
Midwest Farm Energy Conference
Pathways to Decarbonizing Agriculture: The 2024 Midwest Farm Energy Conference at the West Central Research and Outreach Center will cover topics such as electrifying the farm, utility transmissions, ammonia as a farm fuel, e-fuels, reducing methane emissions, and agrivoltaics.
Taste and Toast
Taste & Toast at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is an after-hours celebration of fresh, local cuisine, regional beer and wine. Live music and beautiful gardens set the stage for tastings from local and regional chefs, restaurants and farmers, as well as samplings from Minnesota wineries, breweries and the Arboretum's own Horticultural Research Center.
Volunteer to be a College Day Crew Leader!
CFANS Undergraduate Students: Want to make a BIG impact in a SMALL amount of time? Join us for a short-term volunteer opportunity and welcome incoming students to CFANS and the St. Paul campus!