Education
Art and Science on the River: Salt
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us for hands-on learning about impacts of salt on the Mississippi River with artists Kimberly Boustead and Annie Hejny at the MWMO.
Art and Science on the River: Buckthorn
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesGather around a fire to make charcoal from buckthorn branches harvested from the banks of the Mississippi River with artist Kimberly Boustead.
Cold Press Workshop
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on introduction to the cool side of the Fire Press Library process. The Cold Press Workshop uses ink stamps to produce beautiful hand-printed postcards, art prints, and seed packets. We’ll supply native plant seeds free of charge, enabling you to pair your artwork with tangible reminders of local biodiversity. Learn traditional […]
LTER Ramble on Salt
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHave you ever stopped to think about salt? Like, really think about it? Sure, it makes french fries delicious, but did you know it’s also sneaking into our freshwater lakes and rivers, changing ecosystems in ways that are kind of a big deal? That’s why MSP_LTER (Minneapolis-St. Paul Long-Term Ecological Research Program) is hosting the […]
Art and Science on the River: Carp
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLearn from a carp expert and try your hand at carp printing, carp-inspired drawing and creative writing in this creative workshop.
Hot Press Workshop
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCome check out a new series of MWMO inspired cast metal brands. During the Hot Press Workshop, you’ll learn to use cast metal brands from the Fire Press Library (FPL) to permanently burn intricate images into reclaimed wood and upcycled leather scraps. Under guided instruction, participants will craft their own garden markers, patches, and unique […]
