Love Minnesota’s children? Help protect their health from toxic chemicals in toys, shampoo and other products. Join Clean Water Action and the Healthy Legacy Coalition on Valentine’s Day at the Minnesota Capitol!

This is just one of many events for the environment coming up in January and February.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Event: Camp Wellstone Twin Cities
Date: Friday, January 13 – Sunday, January 15, 2012
Time: 3:00 - 9:00 PM Friday, 9:00 AM -6:00 PM Saturday and 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Sunday
Location: Carpenter's Union Hall, 710 Olive Street, St. Paul
Description: Wellstone Action's signature weekend training program provides hands-on, practical training in grassroots politics taught by highly experienced trainers. Sliding scale fee.
For more info:See the Wellstone Action website.

Event: Minnesota Organic Conference
Date: Friday, January 13 - Saturday, January 14, 2012
Location: River's Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN
Description: The Minnesota Organic Conference and Trade Show offers learning and networking opportunities for people new to organic production as well as for experienced farmers. Featured Speakers: Charles Benbrook, Chief Scientist, The Organic Center; Jim Goodman, Journalist and WI Organic Beef/Dairy Farmer; Elaine Ingham, President and Director of Research at Soil Foodweb Inc. Sponsored by Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
For more info: Contact Meg Moynihan at 651-201-6012 or or by email, or visit the sign up page on the Department of Agriculture's website

Event: Living Downstream Film Event - Duluth
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM film, panel discussion following film
Location: EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division, 6201 Congdon Boulevard, Duluth
Description: Cancer affects us all. Preventing cancer helps us all. Learn how you can be part of a growing environmental human rights movement to reduce our dependency on toxic and potentially carcinogenic chemicals by joining us for a showing of the critically acclaimed film Living Downstream. Based on the book by ecologist and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D. , this poetic film follows Sandra for one pivotal year as she travels across North America, breaking the silence about cancer and its environmental links. In a powerful interplay between Sandra’s private journey and the scientific evidence she presents to the public, Living Downstream reminds us of the intimate connection between the health of our bodies and the health of our air, land and water. * Free Event.
Sponsored by: Clean Water Action, Duluth League of Women Voters
*Quoted from the Living Downstream website

Event: Minnesota Green Chemistry Conference: Strategies for Growth
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: U of M - Humphrey School of Public Affairs Conference Center, 301 19th Ave S, Minneapolis
Description: Green Chemistry focuses on intentionally reducing or eliminating toxic substances and improving energy efficiency and waste reduction. This conference will explore how we can reap the benefits of green chemistry by promoting a healthy business environment for green chemistry here in Minnesota. Keynote Speakers: Dr. Paul Anastas, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Research and Development Science Advisor to the EPA Pat Gruber, Chief Executive Officer of Gevo. Sponsored by IATP, University of Minnesota Center for Sustainable Polymers, University of Minnesota Center for Science, Technology and Public Policy and the Minnesota Green Chemistry Forum. Rates: $30 - $100.
Registration: Sign-up page on the IATP website

Event: Minnesota Environmental Partnership's 16th Annual Legislative and Policy Forum
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM reception, 7:00 PM program
Location: Ratskeller Community Room, Summit Brewery, St. Paul
Description: Network with state policy makers and volunteers and staff of our member organizations, discuss our legislative priorities and to hear from our state legislative and agency leaders about their views on current environmental issues. Enjoy an appetizer buffet and free Summit beer and root beer. Bring your staff, spouse and friends – all are welcome! Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
For more info: Contact Patience Caso at 651-290-0154

Event: Healthy Legacy Day at the Capitol
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM Briefing, 10:00 AM -11:00 AM Deliver Valentines
Location: Room 300 South, State Office Building, MN State Capitol, St. Paul
Description: Do you want toxic chemicals out of children’s toys, shampoo and other products? Join Clean Water Action and the Healthy Legacy Coalition on Valentine’s Day at the Minnesota Capitol! We will be talking to state lawmakers about how they can protect children’s health by supporting state policy that identifies toxic chemicals in children’s bubble bath, toys, and other products.
RSVP: Be sure to let us know you are attending! RSVP here

Event: Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota Annual Conference
Date: Saturday,February 18, 2012
Time: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: Gorecki Center, College of Saint Benedict, 37 South College Avenue, St. Joseph, MN
Description: The SFA Annual Conference is a great opportunity for both farmers and eaters to share knowledge through connection and networking. The conference features a variety of breakout sessions, speakers, and exhibits on the different paths our farms and communities need to embrace to lead a more sustainable existence. Annual Conference registration is $60 for SFA members, and an $85 fee will cover registration and membership.
For more info: Sustaninable Farming Association website