Longfellow Event Calendar & Board Meetings

River Cleanup

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park 3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

The River Cleanup gathers people from the neighborhood and community together to contribute to the health and vitality of the Mississippi River. All are welcome. This is a free, family-friendly event. To join the cleanup and experience the beauty of the river gorge, simply show up between 9am and 12:30pm at E 36th St & [...]

Lock and Dam Study Public Forum

Lock and Dam No.1 5000 W River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

The Army Corps is now embarking on a highly anticipated disposition study that will help decide what happens to the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, and Lock and Dam No. 1 (Ford Dam). The Corps will hold two more in-person public input opportunities to help define the study's scope. Organizers want to gather community [...]

Lock and Dam Public Forum

Dowling Elementary School 3900 W River Parkway, Minenapolis, MN, United States

The Army Corps is now embarking on a highly anticipated disposition study that will help decide what happens to the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, and Lock and Dam No. 1 (Ford Dam). The Corps will hold one more in-person public input opportunities to help define the study's scope. Organizers want to gather community [...]

Environment & River Gorge Committee Meeting

The Environment-River Gorge Committee (ERG) works to create environmentally focused programs, projects and events that help advance the greening of Greater Longfellow, as well as promote and protect the River Gorge. Meeting Link I Agenda

Environment & River Gorge Committee Meeting

The Environment-River Gorge Committee (ERG) works to create environmentally focused programs, projects and events that help advance the greening of Greater Longfellow, as well as promote and protect the River [...]

Bench Building with Better Futures

Better Futures 2620 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

As recipients of the Hennepin County Green Partners Grant, LCC and three community partners are building, painting, and installing Leopold benches in the community! Join us at Better Futures for the first part of this exciting project: bench building! We'll be working together to build Leopold Benches for the Greater Longfellow Area. We highly encourage Black, [...]

CANCELLED: River Clean Up

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park 3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

THIS EVENT AS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. Join us for our first River Clean up of the year! We'll be at Mississippi River Gorge to clean up trash and help our river stay beautiful and healthy on Saturday, March 11th from 10am to noon.  This is a family-friendly event providing an excellent opportunity to [...]

Environment & River Gorge Committee Meeting

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The Environment-River Gorge Committee (ERG) works to create environmentally focused programs, projects and events that help advance the greening of Greater Longfellow, as well as promote and protect the River Gorge. ERG meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm; All meetings are open to the public. We are currently meeting on Zoom! Zoom [...]

Bird Walk with Urban Bird Collective

Join Urban Bird Collective on a bird walk through natural spaces in the Longfellow and Seward Neighborhoods. You'll have the opportunity to learn and observe native bird species and discuss conversation. Sign up to reserve your spot.  The Urban Bird Collective was founded in 2018 to support birdwatchers of all different skill levels in leading [...]

Bird Walk with Urban Bird Collective

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park 3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Join Urban Bird Collective on a bird walk through natural spaces in the Longfellow and Seward Neighborhoods. You'll have the opportunity to learn and observe native bird species and discuss [...]

River Clean Up

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park 3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Join us for a River Clean up! We’ll be at the Mississippi River Gorge to clean up trash and help our river stay beautiful and healthy on Saturday, July 13th from 10:30am to 12pm.  This is a family-friendly event providing an excellent opportunity to get outside and work together to help improve this treasured area. [...]

River Clean Up

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park 3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Join us for a River Clean up! We’ll be at the Mississippi River Gorge to clean up trash and help our river stay beautiful and healthy on Saturday, October 5th from 10:30am to 12pm.  This is a family-friendly event providing an excellent opportunity to get outside and work together to help improve this treasured area. [...]