Past Forum Events

These events occurred between 2007-Present

September 2010 Sustainable Building Tour and Networking Event

Date: 
Sep 21 2010 7:30am - 10:00am

Great River EnergySeptember Sustainable Building Tour and Networking Event - September 21, 2010          

Location:   Great River Energy 

Description:  Join the FWEF for a tour of the Great River Energy headquarters, the first platinum LEED-certified building in Minnesota. One of the most energy-efficient and sustainable buildings in the state, it showcases rooftop solar photovoltaic panels, its own wind turbine, a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system and multiple atriums to allow maximum daylight. The grounds capture rainwater to use for flushing toilets and irrigation.

Time:  Tour 9-10am, optional networking breakfast at 7:30am

Costs: 

FREE tour for members and students 

$5 tour registration for non-members

Optional networking breakfast at your own expense

 

Tour Location: Great River Energy, 12300 Elm Creek Boulevard, Maple Grove

Breakfast Location: 3 Squares Restaurant, 12690 Arbor Lakes Pkwy, Maple Grove

Click on the September 2010 Sustainable Building Tour and Networking at the top of the page to be directed to the registration page.  Thank you!

 

 

Mark your calendar for FWEF's 2010 events!

 

  • January 27, 2010: Sustainable Event
  • March 24, 2010: Networking
  • May 19, 2010: Local Foods
  • July 28, 2010: Annual Outdoor Family Event
  • September 21, 2010: Energy Event (this will be in the morning on Tuesday)
  • November 17, 2010: Political Panel

 

$5.00

July 2010 Outdoor Event!

Date: 
Jul 28 2010 5:30pm - 7:00pm

July Family and Friends Outdoor Event - July 28, 2010    Family/Friend - Friendly Pricing!!        bloodroot

Location:   Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 

The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden is located in Theodore Wirth Regional Park, Minneapolis, MN

Description: Join the FWEF for a visit at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden & Bird Sanctuary, the nation's oldest public wildflower garden.  An experienced naturalist will guide us through the garden, leading us into activities, such as a scavenger hunt. Bring binoculars for bird watching and viewing wildflowers & insects up close.  Don't forget your camera!  Aunties and uncles bring along your nieces and nephews.  Grandparents bring grandkids.  Parents bring kids.  Neighbors bring neighbors!  A light dinner is included. 

Time: 5:30-7:00pm  

Costs:  The pricing for this event works great for people bringing along kids!

$12 for members and students (includes a meal)

$18 for non-members (includes a meal)

$10 for additional attendees and kids aged 3 and up (includes a meal)

$5 for kids 3-12 not eating (no meal)

FREE for kids 3 and under (no meal)

Meeting Location:  Meet us for dinner first at Wirth Beach off Glenwood Ave in Minneapolis. Naturalists will guide us from there to the garden. See attachment for map & directions. 

See the garden's website (linked above) for maps and additional information.

We must treat the garden with respect, please review the document "Rules of the Garden" before the tour.

Dress for the weather- we are having it rain or shine unless severe weather is expected.

 

Click on the July 2010 Outdoor Event! at the top of the page to be directed to the registration page.  Thank you!

$18.00

May Event: Local Foods

Date: 
May 19 2010 5:30pm - 7:30pm
May Event! Local Foods. 
Join the Forum of Women in the Environmental Field and Mary Scheu from Cooks at Crocus Hill to discuss local foods.  We will be providing a light meal with local ingredients and, for those 21 and older, Summit Brewery will be providing beer.

Mary Scheu is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School and is currently the Grand Ave school coordinator at Cooks. She comes to us from New York, where she spent time working in a variety of restaurants and cafes. Mary also leads our Crop Share program and has a great love for local, sustainable farms. $18.00

March Networking Event

Date: 
Mar 24 2010 5:30pm - 7:00pm

 

Networking in the Environmental Field!

Co-hosted by the Center for Global Environmental Education at Hamline University!

  • Meet one-on-one with our event sponsors!
  • See how their positions are related to the environment.
  • Learn about environmental jobs in a variety of business sectors. 
  • Bring your resume.  We can assist you with ideas!
  • Talk to people who have found jobs in the environmental field!
  • Network=networth=greater chance of finding a job=friends!
Location: Hamline University - Sorin A & B (Sorin Dining Hall)

$12 for students/members, $18 for non-members (register by March 22 to avoid paying a $2 late registration fee)

Light dinner/appetizers will be served.

January Event: Sustainability & Business

Date: 
Jan 27 2010 5:30pm - 7:00pm

 

Registration is still open!  Register through 3pm TODAY for tomorrow's event!

Join the Forum of Women in the Environmental Field to discuss the inter-connections between the environment and business. This event will explore best practices, resources, and past experiences integrating sustainability into everyday commerce. Panelists will come from academia, local government, and various businesses. Dinner will be served.
Co-Sponsored by The NorthStar Initiative for Sustainable Enterprise - a unique program of the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota.
 Panelists:
 Schedule:

  • 5:30 pm: Registration open, dinner available

  • 6:00 pm-6:45 pm: Panelists remarks

  • 6:45 pm-7:00 pm: Q & A
  • $18.00

November event: Political Panel

Date: 
Nov 18 2009 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join the Forum of Women in the Environmental Field for a light dinner and a panel discussion featuring Minnesota women who successfully advocate for the environment. Panelists will discuss what you can do at any level to affect environmental change. Whether you are an elected official, a lobbyist or a grassroots activist there are opportunities to improve the environmental health of our community. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
A light dinner will be served.  
$18.00

Autumn Networking Event

Date: 
Sep 23 2009 5:30pm - 7:30pm

There's limited room for this event!  Register soon to participate in this one-of-a-kind networking opportunity!

Location: Wellstone Center,  Anna Heilmaier Meeting room, #212
179 Robie St E, St Paul, MN 55107

Cost:  $10 for students, $12 for members, $18 for non-members. 

Join us for an evening of conversation and networking around the theme of mentorship.  How can individuals working in the environmental field support each other?  This question is of particular importance given the current economic downturn; the work we do is as important as ever, yet there seem to be fewer clear career opportunities.  We can all benefit from hearing the experiences of others: their successes, their biggest obstacles, and what they have learned along the way.  We can inspire others with our own stories. No matter what level of experience or career success we've reached, we can all be mentors.

A light dinner consisting of vegetarian appetizers and finger foods will be served.  Coffee and water will also be available. $18.00

July Outdoor Event Fossil Hunting-fun for the whole family!

Date: 
Jul 22 2009 5:30pm - 7:00pm

July Outdoor Event: Hunt for Fossils in St. Paul

Location: 950 Lilydale Road, St Paul, MN 55118

  • Latitude:   44°55'29.79"N
  • Longitude:   93° 6'38.06"W

Join FWEF at Lilydale Regional Park to hunt for fossils. About 450 millions years ago, much of Minnesota was under 100-150 feet of water. Come see fossilized remains of this ancient ocean.  The "brickyards" is one of the best places to look for these fossils in the Twin Cities. Learn about the geological and cultural history of this unique area of St. Paul. For more information, visit the City of St Paul's website.   We recommend attendees bringing camp chairs while eating.

We will meet in the parking lot for registration and to enjoy a local/organic "bag" supper from Trotter's Cafe. $18.00

May Event: Integrated Pest Management for Home Garden Practices

Date: 
May 27 2009 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Register TODAY!!  Registration closes midnight TUESDAY night!!  You still have time to register!

 

Explore Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and how you can apply it to your home gardening practices. IPM trainer Kevin Cavanaugh will lead a hands-on tour of St. Paul resident Debbie Meister’s yard. Meister participated in a IPM workshop, had on-site assistance and journaled about her IPM practices during the 2008 growing season. Her yard became a case study for the MN Department of Agriculture and University of MN Extension.

IPM is a balanced approach to pest management, which incorporates the many aspects of plant health care protection in ways that mitigate harmful environmental impacts and protect human health. IPM works on a continuum with level 1 using few if any preventive practices to level 4 being high or biointensive IPM, which relies primarily on preventive practices that limit pest pressure, diversify and build populations of beneficial organism. Pesticides are used only as a last resort and broad-spectrum products are avoided at all times.

Learn about opportunities to help gardeners who have acres of plants, or a 3'x 8' urban balcony garden, or anything in between!  Stay after the tour for networking around a backyard fire, weather permitting-bring your own beverage for the bonfire festivities.

A local/organic meal will be provided! $18.00

Special April Event: Speed Networking!

Date: 
Apr 29 2009 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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The Forum of Women in the Environmental Field is pleased to announce a special April Event: Speed Networking!

The Minnesota Association of for Women Geoscientists and the Forum of Women in the Environmental Field are co-organizing a FREE speed networking event.  Meet and greet a number of great people in TWO different environmental organizations!  FREE local/organic appetizers from Common Roots Cafe

This event is generously sponsored by the following organizations.  Check them out!


This list will be updated as more companies/organizations/individuals sponsor the event.  Thank you to all of our sponsors!

Cost of attending event: FREE!  Even though there is no cost for this event, registration is still required.  Register today! $0.00