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SUMMARY:Ripples Book Launch with author\, Katie Yamasaki
DESCRIPTION:This Earth Day\, celebrate author Katie Yamasaki’s new picture book Ripples with a story time\, kid activities & book signing. \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 of what you can do to keep our Mississippi River clean\, along with kid-friendly activities\, and a book signing (with sales from Wild Rumpus Bookstore). \nRipples follows a young girl and her Aunty as they set sail on their river raft\, along the way passing friends and families engaged in caring for one another ― sharing food\, tending wounds\, and telling stories ― who ultimately join them in cleaning litter and trash from the river. Celebrated artist Katie Yamasaki’s newest picture book is a nuanced\, lyrical celebration of our connections to each other and the environment. With electric\, eye-catching illustrations\, Ripples reminds us of the value of care and the ways we can perform it for each other and for the world around us. \nKatie Yamasaki\, Photo Courtesy of Michael Cheung\nKatie Yamasaki is an award winning picture book author/illustrator and muralist. She has painted over 90 walls around the world\, exploring local stories of identity and social justice. Her picture book work explores similar themes for young readers. Her titles include: Shapes\, Lines\, and Light: My Grandfather’s American Journey; Dad Bakes; Everything Naomi Loved; When the Cousins Came; God’s Big Plan; Fish for Jimmy; and Place Hand Here.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/ripples-book-launch-with-author-katie-yamasaki/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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SUMMARY:Doors Open Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:​Join 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 of this celebration of the city’s architecture\, history\, and innovation.​ \nExplore Our Living Laboratory\nAt the MWMO\, you’ll discover how green infrastructure\, public art\, and innovative stormwater features come together to protect water quality and connect our community to the Mississippi River. Our Stormwater Park and Learning Center is a living laboratory where science\, sustainability\, and design intersect.​ \nWhat You’ll Experience\n\n\nGuided Tours: Explore our innovative facility and learn how we manage stormwater on-site using green roofs\, rain gardens\, permeable pavers\, and underground filtration systems. \n\n\nInteractive Exhibits: Engage with hands-on displays that explain how stormwater affects the river and what we can do to protect it. \n\n\nPollinator-Friendly Landscaping: See how native plants support biodiversity and help filter runoff before it reaches the river. \n\n\nPublic Art Installations: Discover how art is integrated into our landscape to inspire environmental stewardship. \n\n\nStaff Q&A: Meet our team of scientists\, educators\, and planners who will be on hand to answer your questions about water quality\, habitat restoration\, and community engagement.​​ \n\n\nNo registration is required. Whether you’re an environmental enthusiast\, a curious neighbor\, or a family looking for a fun and educational outing\, we welcome you to explore our site and learn how we’re working to protect and enhance the Mississippi River.​ \nFor more information about Doors Open Minneapolis and other participating sites\, visit doorsopenminneapolis.org.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/doors-open-minneapolis-2026/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Water Lantern Class
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nPart of the exhibition Rooted in Water\, this workshop explores connections between art\, ecology\, and the Mississippi River through the creation of handmade lanterns. \nLanterns 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 materials\, adding decorative paper cut to celebrate creatures who live in/near the Mississippi River. \n\n\n\nEach workshop features a different set of river-inspired designs. On July 11\, participants will create lanterns celebrating loons\, fish\, and water lilies. On July 18\, designs will focus on dragonflies\, frogs\, and bats. \n\n\n\nThis class is open to youth ages 8 and older\, as well as adults. Registration is capped at 30 participants. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/rooted-in-water-lantern-class/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Watershed Management Organization":MAILTO:contacts@mwmo.org
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Water Lantern Class
DESCRIPTION:Part of the exhibition Rooted in Water\, this workshop explores connections between art\, ecology\, and the Mississippi River through the creation of handmade lanterns. \nLanterns 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 materials\, adding decorative paper cut to celebrate creatures who live in/near the Mississippi River. \n\n\n\nEach workshop features a different set of river-inspired designs. On July 11\, participants will create lanterns celebrating loons\, fish\, and water lilies. On July 18\, designs will focus on dragonflies\, frogs\, and bats. \n\n\n\nThis class is open to youth ages 8 and older\, as well as adults. Registration is capped at 30 participants. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.mwmo.org/events/rooted-in-water-lantern-class-3/
LOCATION:MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center\, 2522 Marshall Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Exhibits
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