Maple Grove Citizens for Sustainability - MGC4S

03/19/2026

Join us as we move into the fifth year of our incubator project. Sign up to participate: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dsiuGm6rvtkHx7t3mHwP3U2ZG020h1RW/view

02/09/2026

Join the movement for a sustainable future! Explore our website for exciting updates and discover how you can contribute to a greener community today.

02/09/2026

CALLING ALL CLEAN-TECH START-UPS

Applications are now open for the 2026 Cleantech Open Accelerator, the world’s largest and longest-running accelerator dedicated to climate solutions.
Apply Now: https://www.cleantechopen.org/en/custom/2026ctoaccelerator/new/submit

Since 2005, Cleantech Open has supported more than 4,000 startups and helped founders raise over $3B in funding. The program is designed for early-stage teams who want to sharpen their business model, validate their market, and accelerate real-world traction.

What you’ll get in this 12-week program:

- Expert mentoring tailored to your technology, market, and stage

- Hands-on training through workshops and live sessions

- Deep connections to investors, partners, and fellow founders

- Increased visibility through pitch events and ecosystem exposure

Key dates:

- Applications open: February 1

- Applications close: April 6

- Early Bird Pricing: Apply by February 28 to receive a $30 application fee and $350 off the program cost

If you’re ready to build momentum around your solution and join a national community of climate innovators, we’d love to see your application.

LEARN MORE: https://www.cleantechopen.org/en/page/2026-cto-accelerator-en

04/17/2025

Here's a great opportunity to get for your yard.

🌱Native Plant Sale and Free Compost Giveaway!🌱

Robbinsdale is currently hosting a native plant kit sale in partnership with Minnesota Native Landscapes (MNL)! Each $60 kit includes 36 plants (6 species) and covers 40–60 sq ft. There is no purchase limit!

Explore kit options & order at www.robbinsdalemn.gov/nativeplantsale.

The plant kit pickup is scheduled for Saturday, May 17 at Lee Park. To make things even better, the Robbinsdale Sustainability team is hosting a free compost giveaway at the pickup site starting at 8:00 AM! It’s a perfect opportunity to get your garden thriving with both native plants and high-quality compost. Please remember to bring your own container for compost (one five-gallon bucket per resident). The compost giveaway is open to everyone, even if you did not purchase a plant kit.

04/01/2025

Box garden spaces are going FAST! Don't miss out on the opportunity to join us as we move into the fourth year of our incubator project. Our practices are organic, offering 4x8 box gardens.


Sign-up link: https://mgc4s.club/ola/services/field-to-table-incubator-program-2025

02/17/2025

Pour yourself a warm beverage and join us for our next Community Coffee Chat! ☕

Metro Blooms coffee chats are an opportunity to connect with us and catch up on our current projects. Geared for both long-time followers and those new to us, we’ll be sharing stories about a different aspect of our work each season.

On March 5th, we’ll be sharing about how to support soil health in your neighborhood with special guests Bob Dahm, former owner of Organic Bob, and Makayla Freeman, Metro Blooms’ Environmental and Social Justice Manager.

Register for either our 8:30-9 am or 6:30-7 pm session at https://metroblooms.org/community-coffee-chat/

02/17/2025

This is an awesome company! Metro Blooms

We have two open positions for interns with our Community Relations team this summer! 🌱

You’ll learn about environmental and social justice, and your work will include personal projects, gardening, door-knocking, community events, and kids’ programs. Most of the work will be in North Minneapolis.

🌼 June–August, 10-15 hours per week
🌼 Position open to those ages 16–22
🌼 $20 per hour
🌼 BIPOC youth from Minneapolis encouraged to apply!

Apply at https://metroblooms.org/employment/

02/17/2025

OPPORTUNITY FOR AG-TECH STARTUPS!

Ag Startup Engine was founded to support early-stage ag-tech entrepreneurs and drive innovation in Iowa and beyond. They know that reaching the point where you're ready for outside investment can take time, and sometimes, you need a little help. While they are always open to mentoring and advising early-stage founders, they recognize that a bit of capital can make a big difference in your journey.

That's where the Cultivator Grant Program comes in. Funded by Ag Startup Engine, this program empowers agriculture and food startups with grants of up to $2,000, giving you the boost needed to move your ideas forward.

Imagine having the resources to create a prototype that brings your solution to life or test out assumptions with customers to refine your vision. The Cultivator Grant enables exactly that. And the best part? This funding is non-dilutive, so you retain 100% ownership of your idea. Learn more here! https://www.agstartupengine.com/grant-program?utm_source=Ag+Startup+Engine&utm_campaign=ac13b490d6-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_12_14_07_56_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-4373766b11-271109382

02/10/2025

Check out these work opportunities from a great company.

Are you interested in getting more involved in environmental stewardship and serving your community? 🌱

There is a place for you! The green economy is growing, providing well-paying jobs and education opportunities to people interested in beautifying and protecting the environment. 🌼

Our Learning and Job Resources page is filled with a variety of career and learning resources: https://metroblooms.org/learning-and-job-resources/

Ready to apply to jobs? Our Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean Water Job Board lists opportunities in the environmental field throughout the state of Minnesota. Many seasonal positions and internships are opening up right now! https://bluethumb.org/job-board/

02/09/2025

Calling all Clean Tech Startups!
Applications for the 2025 Cleantech Open Accelerator are open now!

Are you ready to take your cleantech startup to the next level?

Join a 12-week program designed to help startups scale through expert mentoring, specialized training, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

But don’t wait too long—applications close on April 13th.
Start Your Application: https://www.cleantechopen.org/en/page/2025-cto-accelerator-en

Know another startup that could benefit from Cleantech Open? Share this opportunity with them or refer them here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW2iOXC9eLO83V34L57n4H1lNNlq_bKvhmklU1UoLmE90Nig/viewform