2023 Events

Climate Heroes in Your Neighborhood
A launch and celebration of nine local changemakers, offering a window into how you—and everyday people from diverse backgrounds in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond—can be part of climate solutions. Presented in partnership with Project Drawdown.

Exploring Ecological Death Care with Katrina Spade of Recompose
Curious about funeral options beyond the standards of burial and cremation? Join Katrina Spade, founder and CEO of Recompose, to learn about human composting.

Project Drawdown: A Cautious Case for Climate Optimism
Project Drawdown Executive Director Jonathan Foley leads a discussion on focusing resources where the possibility of reducing the impacts of climate change is real and growing. Moderated by Abby Finis.

Dr. Heidi Roop: The Climate Action Handbook: A Visual Guide to 100 Climate Solutions for Everyone
Climate scientist Dr. Heidi Roop presents a sneak preview of her forthcoming release The Climate Action Handbook (Sasquatch)—offering approachable action steps to help slow the adverse effects of climate change. Moderated by Sven Sundgaard.

Combating Climate Change with Urban Forests: How Trees Can Save Our Cities
Explore the importance of why urban tree canopy needs to be viewed as critical urban infrastructure—just like transit systems and utilities—and invested in accordingly.

Minnesota Climate Adaptation Awards
Join us for the 2023 Minnesota Climate Adaptation Awards, a special evening honoring climate leaders from across Minnesota who are working to ensure our state is making needed progress responding to and preparing for a changing climate.

Jovan C. Speller and Gabrielle E. W. Carter: Cultural food preservation, climate limitations and adaptation
Join Gabrielle E. W. Carter and Jovan C. Speller as they examine what it looks like to transplant tradition rooted in the global south to cooler climates. Moderated by Erin Sharkey.

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson: The role and opportunity of a climate refuge
Join Mayor of Duluth Emily Larson for a discussion on Duluth’s potential role and opportunity as a climate refuge in the coming years.

Juwaria Jama and Isra Hirsi: Power of the Youth Voice
Join change-makers, Isra Hirsi and Juwaria Jama, leaders in the youth climate movement in Minnesota and beyond, for a powerful conversation around what this moment means to them, moderated by Change Narrative’s Jothsna Harris.

Climate Announcement from Lake Superior’s National Parks & Askov Finlayson
Join the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation, Askov Finlayson, and special guests (to be announced) for an exciting announcement and discussion.

David & Kai Salmela: Sense and Sustainability
Professor Thomas Fisher joins architects David and Kai Salmela of Salmela Architect in a conversation on designing sustainable, place-based architecture in the North.

The Future of Sustainable Travel
A conversation among three top travel journalists from outlets including AFAR, National Geographic, and The Wall Street Journal about their predictions, research, and trends on the topic of sustainable travel.

Tariq Fancy: A Journey from Purpose to Whistleblower
Hear from Tariq Fancy, Former Chief Investment Officer for Sustainable Investing at BlackRock, about his journey from chief champion of sustainable investing to chief critic.

Robert Blake & Chéri Smith: How tribal nations can lead the way to a renewable energy future
A conversation on the different ways tribal nations can lead and benefit from pursuing renewable energy as an economic and environmental driver for their community.

Brian Eno and Donna Grantis: Arts’ role in the climate crisis
Famed music pioneer Brian Eno and Canadian guitarist Donna Grantis discuss the arts’ role in tackling climate change. In partnership with EarthPercent.