Powerful Partnerships, Effective Solutions
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Latest News & Ideas
Summer reflections: Gravel Bed Nursery
Northside Safety NET intern Paris Beasley visited Gravel Bed Nursery this summer to learn all about trees, from how they survive in gravel to how they can die by Dutch Elm Disease.
Centering BIPOC experiences and our connection to nature
Tamara Few, recipient of the 2022 Environmental Initiative critical collaborator award, works to make safe spaces in the outdoors for BIPOC folks to heal, connect, and find joy.
Summer reflections: Celestial Gardens design and implementation
Northside Safety NET intern Evette Eaton helped create a community garden with Celestial Gardens this summer.
Upcoming Events
Insights & Impact Forum: Transformative wealth building in BIPOC neighborhoods
Register to attend our Dec. 7 Insights & Impact conversation about the opportunities and challenges to building wealth in urban, communities that are home to BIPOC people. Keynote speaker Paul Bauknight will discuss his work and research in the area of developing wealth in BIPOC communities. Read More
Sustainable Growth Coalition All Member Meeting
The Sustainable Growth Coalition will convene all members on December 8, 2022. Contact Britta Dornfeld if you are interested in becoming a member of the Sustainable Growth Coalition. Read More
Board Meeting
The Board of Directors meets every other month to help Environmental Initiative build partnerships and work collaboratively… Read More
Member Highlight: Houston Engineering
Houston Engineering is a longtime supporter of Environmental Initiative’s work, a sponsor for Environmental Initiative’s annual Awards, and a member of the Headwaters Agriculture Sustainability Partnership.
Become a supporter
All donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched dollar for dollar by current and past board members. Your gift directly supports our efforts to advance equity and environmental health. Help us reach our $30,000 fundraising goal today.
Centering people, implementing projects
Our work in 2021 demonstrated a commitment to centering people and implementing projects. Explore our Annual Report to see project highlights and a breakdown of 2021 financials.
Call for artists
Are you a creator, community-builder, or artistic professional? Would you like to lead collective action around drinking water through creative engagement or public art in a Minnesota community? The Source Water Protection Collaborative is accepting applications for a creative engagement specialist or artist-in-residence.