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Inspiring the Next Generation: Future Stewards

Thanks to generous grants from the Opus Foundation and an anonymous family foundation, we’re launching a new youth initiative to inspire kids and students to care for Minnesota’s land and water.

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How To: Milkweed Seed Collection

Milkweed is critical to protecting – and growing – our monarch butterfly population. Many butterflies need a single kind of plant for their caterpillars to feed on. For the monarch butterfly, that plant is milkweed whose leaves are the only food source that supports their growing caterpillars.

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Centerpoint Energy’s New Pollinator Gardens for Downtown Minneapolis Site: From Industrial to Scenic

On September 23, Great River Greening brings its expertise to help create and manage three pollinator gardens near Centerpoint’s training facility on West River Parkway at 13th Ave. S., by the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis.

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Expanding Sustainable Agriculture Practices to Improve Water Quality

Great River Greening's restoration work in Southern Minnesota focuses on sustainable agriculture. Through partnerships, educational events, and relationship building, we confront rural water quality issues that affect the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers.

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Sponsor Highlight: Dupont Water Solutions

Dupont Water Solutions is a proud sponsor of the 2021 Clean & Green Gala at the Water level. They made this commitment because our organizations share common goals.

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Volunteer Highlight: Taylor Stockert

Before Taylor Stockert started his green career, he had pursued a career in teaching. His childhood dream had come true as he stepped into a classroom for the first time. However, it took little time for him to regret this decision.

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Great River Greening’s Work in Southern Minnesota

Great River Greening’s Brad Gordon has worked hard this summer with Seven Mile Creek Watershed Partnership to reach out to farmers about sustainable agriculture issues.