Olseth Family Foundation

Home
United States
Minneapolis, MN
Olseth Family Foundation

The Olseth Family Foundation is working to improve community through support of the arts, education,

12/05/2025

Tonight The Steger Wilderness introduced to their many supporters how facilitated small groups will utilize this unique campus to address complex problems. Proud to contribute to Will’s visionary problem solving.

11/21/2025

A favorite day celebrating Olseth scholars. Always inspired by these young people.

10/29/2025

Foundation director Cheryl Olseth joined fellow WWF National Council members for annual conservation update.

Many successes, including global efforts to 1.) restore and preserve mangrove forests, 2.) celebrated the ten year anniversary of Sumatra’s 30 Hills project, the only area on the planet where elephants, tigers and orangutans live together and 3.) the launch of Nature Needs Us Now, a multi year multi faceted campaign to build awareness of the importance of nature to our very existence.
Did you know, 50% of the oxygen we breathe comes from the oceans??

Thanks to the WWF staff for organizing another fantastic meeting and most importantly their dedication to ensuring a healthy, thriving planet for all of us. 🌎

09/26/2025

Celebrated 50 years of the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center.

They rehabilitate approximately 800-1200 injured or sick raptors per year.

The center also has a strong educational program. Birds which cannot be released back in to the wild travel to schools throughout the state.

To learn more and/or donate to this world renowned facility click the link. https://raptor.umn.edu/

09/19/2025

The Advocates for Human Rights joined partner NGOs from Croatia, Mongolia, Malawi and the Maldives to advocate for improved protections against gender based violence, for LGBTQI+ rights and for abolishment of the death penalty.

We met with state delegates, held a side panel event, met with UN staff representatives and provided oral statements to the High Commission on Human Rights. It was a productive week.

08/04/2025

Completed third visit in four years to the Steger Wilderness Center.

The center is an architectural masterpiece and a true labor of love. The goal is to bring experts together without distraction to discuss complex global issues and begin finding solutions.

07/31/2025

Saturday, July 26, 2025 the city of Boston, Massachusetts, Clean Cars Coalition and Live Green Connecticut teamed up for a day of electrified fun.

Participants test drove the latest EV makes and models, gave e-bikes a spin, and visited with local businesses and organizations devoted to the future of low-carbon transportation.

07/01/2025

Celebrated 30 years since the Beijing conference securing human rights for women and LBGTQI+.

Proud long time supporter of The Advocates for Human Rights. For more than 4 decades The Advocate’s incredible staff have been fighting domestically and globally for human rights for all people.

To learn more or donate: www.AdvocatesForHumanRights.org

06/19/2025

In a single decade, Giving Voice choruses are bringing joy, friendship and musical creativity to thousands of people across the USA, Canada and Australia who are living with a dementia diagnosis.

In 2025, the goal is 25 more choruses throughout rural Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Proud to have been supporter since the first choir was established. Should you wish to learn more, locate a choir or donate go to: givingvoicechorus.org

06/19/2025

Huge thank you to Mary and Tom Racciatti for hosting a fundraiser for Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Appreciate Chef Gavin Kayson for sharing his corn gazpacho recipe in support of our beloved library system.

04/22/2025

Happy 🌎 Day. Important message from a wise woman. Thank you Dr. Goodall for a lifetime dedicated to species conservation.

04/09/2025

WWF Spring National Council meeting included presentations, discussions, a 5 mile nature hike in the Flatiron mountains a field trips to the National Center for Oceanic Research, and social time.

Special shout out to Pete McBride for his fantastic presentation on the importance of fresh clean water to the Southwest United States. (See https://petemcbride.com/ for info on Pete’s photojournalism career and his new beautiful book “Chasing Water”)

Address

Minneapolis, MN

Website

http://www.OlsethFamilyFoundation.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Olseth Family Foundation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.