Payne-Phalen Community Council (PPCC), Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA), and HOURCAR are continuing work towards environmental justice through upcoming environmental justice brainstorm sessions and EV Spot Network (Evie Carshare & EV Spot Charging) trainings held in American Sign Language (ASL), Hmong, Karen, Somali, and Spanish languages. Environmental justice is defined by the EPA as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, […]

The Payne-Phalen Community Council is hosting an Earth Day Festival with a series of specific events that will be conducted in six different languages:  Hmong, Karen, Somali, Spanish, English and American Sign Language. Earth Day in 6 Languages Saturday, April 22, 2023 11am - 3:00 pm Arlington Hill Community Center 1200 Payne Ave   Our […]

Loppet Sustainability Fair A Trailhead Community Event: Saturday, April 29, 2023. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This first of its kind event hosted by LEAP (Loppet Environmental Action Project), will be open to the public and showcase how individuals, families and communities can get informed, involved and hopeful about caring for our planet. Join us at the […]

Join us at the Minnesota State Capitol from 11 - 2 pm on May 10th to see a wide variety of light, medium and heavy duty electric vehicles. RSVP today: https://bit.ly/41dXd9l 

Join us for a family friendly event at Douglas Park!

Join us to enjoy a meal and learn about environmental justice and Evie Carshare!  We'll be playing Evie Bingo with a chance to win up to $100.  Spanish interpretation will be available.  No need to register, just come enjoy the afternoon with us. Sunday, May 28th at 11 AM - 4 PM at Powderhorn Park 

Meet Evie at Grand Old Day, the largest free festival in the Midwest.

Meet Evie at Open Streets! Play, eat, bike, walk, dance, sing, and more at this free, family-friendly event. More than a street festival, Open Streets East Lake allows neighbors to experience city streets as public spaces where communities thrive.

Art and Music Festival on the Minneapolis Riverfront Saturday, June 17 • 10am - 7pm Sunday, June 18 • 10am - 5pm Stone Arch Bridge Festival returns to the west side of the Mississippi River. The festival grounds will span the riverfront area on W. River Parkway from 11th Ave S to N. 4th Avenue.

Soak up the sun and enjoy an afternoon of free family fun on Saturday, June 17! There will be giant Jenga, a selfie station, free treats, prizes, a pedal-powered DJ booth, free bike tune-ups, and learning about how changing your transportation choices can mean cleaner air in our communities! Hosted by Move Minnesota and Frogtown Green.