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Webinar: Tall Tales: Stories of Progress in Invasive Phragmites Management in Minnesota

Wednesday, May 22, 1 p.m.

Invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis subsp. australis) is a tall, non-native grass that can dominate wetlands and lakeshores, displace native flora and fauna, and harm recreation, infrastructure and ecological functioning. Join this webinar to hear the latest in Phragmites research and management from the experts themselves: Chelsey Blanke, Julia Bohnen, and Daniel Larkin. 


Midwest Farm Energy Conference

Wednesday and Thursday, June 26–27

Pathways to Decarbonizing Agriculture: The 2024 Midwest Farm Energy Conference at the West Central Research and Outreach Center will cover topics such as electrifying the farm, utility transmissions, ammonia as a farm fuel, e-fuels, reducing methane emissions, and agrivoltaics.


Taste and Toast

Wednesday, July 31, 6–9 p.m.

Taste & Toast at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is an after-hours celebration of fresh, local cuisine, regional beer and wine. Live music and beautiful gardens set the stage for tastings from local and regional chefs, restaurants and farmers, as well as samplings from Minnesota wineries, breweries and the Arboretum's own Horticultural Research Center.


Volunteer to be a College Day Crew Leader!

Wednesday and Thursday, August 28–29

CFANS Undergraduate Students: Want to make a BIG impact in a SMALL amount of time? Join us for a short-term volunteer opportunity and welcome incoming students to CFANS and the St. Paul campus!