A conversation between “reigning musical ambassador of the natural world” (The New York Times) John Luther Adams and The New Yorker’s music critic Alex Ross (The Rest is Noise).

Join us for a special book launch event in celebration of A Darker Wilderness (Milkweed Editions)—with book editor Erin Sharkey and live readings from contributors Michael Kleber-Diggs, katie robinson and Tia-Simone Gardner—and a conversation to follow.

Peabody Award-winning host Krista Tippett presents a live, in-person recording of the wildly popular On Being podcast, featuring biologist, author, innovation consultant, and self proclaimed “nature nerd” Janine Benyus.

A program of three documentary films that unite around expressions of environmental activism and climate action. In partnership with MSP Film Society.

Educator and explorer Will Steger joins forces with Norwegian explorer and author Erling Kagge for a reflective conversation on nature’s rhythms, silence, the human relationship to the environment, art, deep cold, and more.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Join Iregular founder Daniel Iregui for an outdoor walk touring the various interactive installation Our Common Home sites in Saint Paul.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Dive deeper into sauna culture by engaging in a series of conversations and live podcasts surrounding The Great Northern Sauna Village on Sat, Jan 28—including topics on sauna-building, health benefits, and more.

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

Join the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) at the Bell Museum to celebrate the opening of the new Snow: Tiny Crystals, Global Impact exhibit and participate in Spotlight Science: Climate Solutions.

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.

Climate activist, artist, and entrepreneur Eric Pasi debuts music from his Polynesian surf rock project, Palms Psalm.

A special sneak preview screening, followed by a conversation with the film’s director and subjects.

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.

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.

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