Great River Greening

At Great River Greening, we’re excited to be at the forefront of expanding the practice of processing waste materials in specialized biochar kilns for sustainable land management. We’re not just incorporating biochar into our restoration projects—we’re also leveraging our unique position to drive a broader impact. 🔥 Learn more about work with biochar in this month's blog post: https://lnkd.in/gpC34Cbn

On December 9th, a group of volunteers cleaned and prepared native seeds from native pollinator plants collected by volunteers in the Hamline Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. This hands-on experience helps contribute to future conservation efforts. Want to get involved? We have two more seed cleaning events planned January 13th and 14th. Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/grknMqfi

🌿 Help Protect Minnesota’s Pollinators! 🦋🐝 At Great River Greening, we're working to protect and restore critical pollinator habitats across the state. Every year, we revitalize over 1,500 acres by planting native wildflowers, removing invasive species, and creating pollinator corridors to support migrating species. But we can't do it without you! Your support powers our work, such as our Pollinator Habitat Restoration project at Two Rivers High School where we’ve transformed turf into a thriving pollinator haven. 👉 Make your gift today at: https://lnkd.in/gYAgGgy2 Together, we can help pollinators thrive and keep Minnesota buzzing with life—one acre at a time. 🐝🌸 #SaveTheBees #PollinatorProtection #GreatRiverGreening #GreenMinnesota #Biodiversity #SustainableFuture #BuzzingWithLife

Last month we had a wonderful event at LocAle Brewing in Mankato to spread the word about the power of continuous living cover crops and regenerative agriculture! We had wonderful conversations with local experts and farmers and enjoyed some Kernza® beer and treats too! 🌾 Learn more about this work here: https://loom.ly/8hKSXXQ Thank you to our partners and funders: Locale Brewing Company River Rock Kitchen + Baking Co. TNT Eats Funding provided by Cargill

🌳 Help Build a Greener, Healthier Minnesota 🌳 From cooler neighborhoods to cleaner air, trees make a BIG difference in creating healthier environments for our communities. That’s why we’re committed to restoring and revitalizing urban green spaces across Minnesota, and we need your help. Did you know a mature, ready to plant tree can cost upwards of $125? You can help plant more trees! https://loom.ly/Lgw0Llw 👈 Your generosity fuels our efforts, such as: Planting a mini forest at Pilgrim Baptist Church in St. Paul’s historic Rondo neighborhood (the first of more to come!)—which introduced a natural green space to foster access to nature, wellness, and offer environmental education. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/sWM5hZk We’re making a real impact, but we need YOUR help to do more. Your donation can help us make Minnesota cooler, healthier, and more sustainable—one tree at a time.🌳 👉 Make your gift today at: https://loom.ly/Lgw0Llw 👈 💚 Consider becoming a monthly sustaining member—your regular gifts provide year-round support for critical land restoration efforts, creating a lasting impact in our communities. Together, we can grow a greener, more resilient future! 🌍

Are you looking to make a meaningful and immediate impact on Minnesota's lands and waters? We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors! As a board member, you’ll have the opportunity to: 🌍 Shape the future of our land restoration and water quality initiatives. 🌿 Collaborate with passionate leaders committed to environmental stewardship. 💚 Make a tangible difference in creating resilient landscapes and thriving communities. With nearly 30 years of impact, Great River Greening has restored 50,000 acres of critical habitat and connected people to the natural world in lasting ways. Now, we’re inviting YOU to bring your expertise, leadership, and enthusiasm to help us restore another 50,000 acres over the next five years. Learn more and apply: https://loom.ly/52v7BQc #GreatRiverGreening #BoardLeadership #EnvironmentalStewardship #CommunityImpact

Join Us for Seed Cleaning Events this winter! Help us clean and prepare seeds from 130 species of native pollinator plants. This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on experience in seed cleaning and contribute to future conservation efforts. The cleaned seeds will support MN SEED and Bee Line initiatives and will be distributed at community events throughout 2025. Upcoming Event Dates: Monday, December 9th, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. This event is full. Sign up for the waitlist for chance to be registered if spots open up. https://loom.ly/wPlGpeQ Monday, January 13th 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. https://loom.ly/PscIAQY Tuesday, January 14th 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. https://loom.ly/9roQrf0 This event is a collaboration between Great River Greening, the Hamline Midway Environmental Committee, and MN SEED. As a participant, you’ll learn essential seed-saving skills, including how to clean, store, and start seeds.

It was a great day for the inaugural burn of our big box kiln. The new mobile kiln is approximately 3-6 times larger than traditional smaller flame capped kilns, measuring 10 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 4 feet tall. Each burn cycle —ranging from ignition to quenching —produces 9 cubic yards of biochar, with the capability for two burns per day. 🔥 Thank you to our partners and funders: CenterPoint Energy Foundation Donald Weesner Foundation Hardenbergh Foundation Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund via the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) National Association of Conservation Districts

🎉 We are excited to announce the debut of our newly fabricated, big-box mobile biochar kiln today at Lake Elmo Regional Park! This new kiln is the first of its kind in Minnesota and can process significant volumes of wood mass, advancing sustainable land restoration and carbon sequestration across the state. 🌱 Stay tuned for updates as we highlight the powerful role of biochar in: 🌍 Carbon capture 🌾 Soil enrichment 🌳 Environmental restoration

This Giving Tuesday, help us restore and sustainably manage Minnesota's landscapes while protecting our vital water sources. Your donation makes a lasting difference. Give today! https://loom.ly/Lgw0Llw