Education
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Art and Science on the River: Buckthorn
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesGather around a fire to make charcoal from buckthorn branches harvested from the banks of the Mississippi River with artist Kimberly Boustead.
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Cold Press Workshop
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on introduction to the cool side of the Fire Press Library process. The Cold Press Workshop uses ink stamps to produce beautiful hand-printed postcards, art prints, and seed packets. We’ll supply native plant seeds free of charge, enabling you to pair your artwork with tangible reminders of local biodiversity. Learn traditional […]
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LTER Ramble on Salt
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHave you ever stopped to think about salt? Like, really think about it? Sure, it makes french fries delicious, but did you know it’s also sneaking into our freshwater lakes and rivers, changing ecosystems in ways that are kind of a big deal? That’s why MSP_LTER (Minneapolis-St. Paul Long-Term Ecological Research Program) is hosting the […]
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Art and Science on the River: Carp
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLearn from a carp expert and try your hand at carp printing, carp-inspired drawing and creative writing in this creative workshop.
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Hot Press Workshop
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCome check out a new series of MWMO inspired cast metal brands. During the Hot Press Workshop, you’ll learn to use cast metal brands from the Fire Press Library (FPL) to permanently burn intricate images into reclaimed wood and upcycled leather scraps. Under guided instruction, participants will craft their own garden markers, patches, and unique […]
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Doors Open Minneapolis
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Doors Open Minneapolis at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization’s (MWMO) Stormwater Park and Learning Center. This free, citywide event—organized by the nonprofit Rethos—offers behind-the-scenes access to dozens of iconic and unique sites across Minneapolis. We’re proud to be part of this […]
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Salts and Sweets
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesSalt keeps sidewalks safe in winter, but it doesn’t stop at the curb. Once the snow melts, that salt moves into our rivers and lakes, where it can quietly cause real harm. Salts & Sweets is a low-pressure, drop-in event where you can learn how winter salt affects water quality and what actually works to […]
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Mississippi Musings March Workshop: Impact of Warming Winters
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis workshop kicks off Mississippi Musings, a new MWMO workshop series exploring the Mississippi River through science, storytelling, and art. Inspired by Sacred Water, Shared Future, this year-long series invites community members to connect more deeply with the river and its future. Did you know that Minnesota’s winters are warming faster than our summer months? […]
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Mississippi Musings April Workshop: Restoration, Conservation, and Mending
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesSaturday, April 18 at 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Join us for a morning of interactive art and science at the MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, where we will learn about the impacts of restoration efforts along the Mississippi River. Following an informative presentation by the director of conservation at Friends of the Mississippi River, […]
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Ripples Book Launch with author, Katie Yamasaki
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis Earth Day, celebrate author Katie Yamasaki’s new picture book Ripples with a story time, kid activities & book signing. Join author and muralist Katie Yamasaki as she celebrates the release of her newest picture book, Ripples! The event will include a short talk from Katie and Michelle Spangler from the Mississippi Watershed sharing tips […]