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CFANS is committed to creating welcoming and inclusive events and programs. Unless otherwise specified, events are open to all individuals regardless of identity.

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Lawn Care Field Day

Thursday, September 17, 4–6 p.m.

CFANS Fall Visits: Personalized Tours for Prospective Students

Fridays This Fall, 12:30-4 p.m.

Get a glimpse of the hands-on student experience that makes CFANS unique! Sign up for a small-group session and tour for prospective students designed around your interests.


Artemisia Presents: The Professional and Personal Reset

October 1st, 10 AM - 11:30 AM

Artemisia presents: The Professional and Personal Reset, an engaging and interactive workshop session designed to help you strengthen your professional presence, expand your network, and make the most of today’s AI tools. 


CFANS Dakota Sacred Sites Tour

Friday, October 2, 12–4 p.m.

Cloquet Forestry Center 5K Run/Walk

Tuesday, October 6 | Registration: 5 p.m. Start time: 5:30 p.m.

The Cloquet Forestry Center (CFC) annual fun run/walk is free and open to participants of all ages and fitness levels. Participants are welcomed to explore the forest on a 3.1 mile route along our unpaved forest roads. 


The Urban Ecosystem: Music Inspired by the Nature of Cities

Thursday, October 8, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Join the Bell Museum for a unique concert experience that highlights current research into the urban environment where we live, work, and play. This experience blends the worlds of music, nature, art, and research – and offers an opportunity to look at the nature of the Twin Cities in a new way!


The Urban Ecosystem: Music Inspired by the Nature of Cities

Sunday, October 11, 4:30-7 p.m.

Join the Bell Museum for a unique concert experience that highlights current research into the urban environment where we live, work, and play. This experience blends the worlds of music, nature, art, and research – and offers an opportunity to look at the nature of the Twin Cities in a new way!


CFANS 3-Minute Thesis Competition

Monday, October 12, 3–4:30 p.m.

CFANS graduate students are invited to succinctly share their research in this fast-paced science communication competition. 


MN Water Resources Conference

October 13-14

The Minnesota Water Resources Conference is the premier event for Minnesota water resources professionals and one of the largest such gatherings in the nation. The conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and water resource professionals from across the state to share cutting-edge science, engineering solutions, management insights, and practical approaches to managing water resources. Register here.


AFNR ROCs Teacher Professional Development

Monday, Aug. 17 and Thursday, Oct. 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Calling all Minnesota high school educators! Bring CFANS research into your classroom through the AFNR Research and Outreach Centers (ROCs) program. Join us for a one-day, paid professional development experience.