University of Minnesota, Duluth; Sustainable Mining Institute established, and money appropriated. Advisory board to be selected by July 2014. Bill Name: HF2842, as introduced. More info. HERE. Remaining Authors (Beard, Hausman, Simonson stricken): Winkler  ; Metsa  ; Anzelc  ; Radinovich  ; Murphy, E.  ; Hansen  ; Dehn, R.  ; Fischer  ; Uglem  ; Kahn  ; O’Neil Companion SF 2632 Authors Bonoff  ; Tomassoni Continue Reading

The North American Amphibian Monitoring Program has a few volunteer opportunities yet for 2014 survey (April–May). Check out the site for areas that need a volunteer, HERE. More info., photos, calls, past surveys, etc., courtesy of MN DNR, HERE.  Continue Reading

Get out to experience your local ice skating rink before Sunday when temps are to hit 50! I couldn’t find a single cohesive list but each city and/or county parks division has a list. Internet search: Outdoor ice rink city of _________. March 27, Live Eagle Program 11, 1, 3pm, FREEContinue Reading

This summer, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is piloting a Volunteer Park Patrol consisting of 8-14 volunteers in Como Regional Park.  Park Patrol volunteers (“park ambassadors”) help create “safe and welcoming” environments for park visitors. Minimum requirement: 8 hours per month. Training and materials will be provided. ContactRyanna.Jackson@ci.stpaul.mn.us if you are interested inContinue Reading

The Mpls Park and Rec Board’s Forestry Dept will hold meetings to share details of the 2014 Ash Canopy Replacement Plan. The meetings will provide: general overview of Emerald ash borer (EAB), info about MPRB’s partnership with the MN Dept of Ag to safely detect and remove EAB-infested trees, description ofContinue Reading