Doors Open Minneapolis
Join 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 […]
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MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 9, 2026, 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 […]
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Rooted in Water Lantern Class
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesPart of the exhibition Rooted in Water, this workshop explores connections between art, ecology, and the Mississippi River through the creation of handmade lanterns. Lanterns are an ancient art form with live traditions still found in China, Japan, Korea, and across the Asian diaspora. In this workshop, we will create a paper […]
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Mississippi Musings July Workshop: Stormwater Connections
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us on a journey from your neighborhood to the Mississippi River as we explore the personal side of stormwater science and policy. In this Mississippi Musings workshop, Mississippi River paddler Devin Brown will share what draws her to the river. Fourteen years ago, she moved to Minnesota because she was curious about the Mississippi River. She’s still […]
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Rooted in Water Lantern Class
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesPart of the exhibition Rooted in Water, this workshop explores connections between art, ecology, and the Mississippi River through the creation of handmade lanterns. Lanterns are an ancient art form with live traditions still found in China, Japan, Korea, and across the Asian diaspora. In this workshop, we will create a paper lantern utilizing recycled […]
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Cyanotype Workshop
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLearn to create cyanotypes using collected Mississippi River water, plants + found objects gathered near the River’s edge. Join us for an afternoon of fun: Learning about the Mississippi River, how we’re connected to it, and how we can create with it too. While you’re here, explore Shoshana Fink’s solo exhibit, A Gathering of Waters. In […]