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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.
UMN Juneteenth Celebration
The University of Minnesota will hold its third annual Juneteenth Celebration block party and commemorative march in North Minneapolis on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 11 am. to 5 pm. Centering on the theme of We are the Noise: The Echoes of Our Ancestors, this free event will feature Black vendors, speakers, workshops, fashion show, storytellers, drumline, dancers, musicians, performers, DJs, live screen printing, roller skating, books, free food, free haircuts, art-making, a bouncy house, petting zoo, and more.
UMN SDG Initiative Webinar: A Conversation with Author Lois Quam
Join us in conversation with Pathfinder CEO Lois Quam, author of the bestselling book, Who Runs the World? Unlocking the Talent and Inventiveness of Women Everywhere, to explore what happens when we fully unlock the transformative potential of women and girls globally
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!