Green Cities Accord

28/05/2026

Join Green Cities Accord and Hennepin County for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hennepin County’s gravel bed nursery, one of the largest gravel bed nurseries in the world, on Wednesday, June 3 from 1:00–3:00 PM in Plymouth, sponsored by our partners at CenterPoint Energy.

The gravel bed nursery supplies thousands of hardy, diverse, and cost effective trees for planting across county properties and projects each year. Every spring, approximately 2,000 young saplings are planted in the gravel bed system, where they develop strong fibrous root systems before being transplanted in the fall.

Learn more and register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/greencitiesaccord/2223608

13/05/2026

What Are Leading Companies Doing About Climate Strategy?

Join Twin Cities business leaders on Thursday, May 28, for a social hour focused on credible climate solutions, local impact, and measurable business outcomes.

Register today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/greencitiesaccord/2200752

05/05/2026

Learn how the Minnesota Wild, Grand Casino Arena and Saint Paul RiverCentre are turning unavoidable travel emissions into urban tree investments.

With Green Cities Accord’s urban tree carbon offsets, unavoidable travel emissions are being transformed into local investments that expand the urban tree canopy, strengthen public health, and grow more climate resilient communities across the Twin Cities.

Go Wild!

The Minnesota Wild are working to reduce the carbon emissions from their cross-country travel by planting trees across the metro area. The team, along with Grand Casino Arena and St. Paul RiverCentre, partner with Green Cities Accord, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit with a mission of creating climate-...

27/04/2026

Join Green Cities Accord and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for a behind-the-scenes tour of the MPRB Tree Distribution Site on the evening of Wednesday, April 29, where thousands of trees are staged each spring for planting across Minneapolis.

This unique, behind-the-scenes experience offers a closer look at the nursery side of urban forestry, highlighting what it takes to care for and prepare thousands of young trees as they make their way to parks, streets, and neighborhoods across the city.

Guests will hear from Green Cities Accord and MPRB staff about current planting efforts, climate resilience priorities, and the role trees play in growing healthier, more livable communities.

Spots are limited, so register today!

Join Green Cities Accord and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board for a behind-the-scenes tour of the MPRB Tree Distribution Site, where thousands of trees are staged each spring for planting across Minneapolis.This unique, behind-the-scenes experience offers a closer look at the nursery side...

29/01/2026

Green Cities Accord is excited to highlight Minneapolis Climate Week, a week of community led events bringing together people across energy, water, food, materials, industry, policy, resilience, and more.

Whether you want to learn from local experts, explore emerging climate solutions, or connect with collaborators, there’s something for everyone. From workshops and panels to networking events, this is a chance to move ideas into action.

Explore the schedule of events: https://luma.com/mpls-cw

13/01/2026

Announcing leadership transitions at Green Cities Accord:

Michaela Neu is our new Executive Director, leading efforts to grow and protect the Twin Cities’ urban tree canopy.

Andy Warczak was elected Board Chair, succeeding founder David Wilson, who remains engaged on the Board as the Immediate Past Chair.

Excited for this next chapter of climate action and community impact!

Green Cities Accord Announces New Executive Director and Board Chair Following its December annual meeting, the Board of Directors of Green Cities Accord announced leadership transitions that reflect the organization’s continued growth and position it to expand its impact in advancing urban climat...

20/11/2025

🌳 Give to the Max Day is here! 🌳

Today is your chance to make a lasting impact in the Twin Cities.

When you support Green Cities Accord, you help expand our community’s urban tree canopy — planting and protecting the trees that make our neighborhoods cooler, cleaner, and healthier.

Together we can grow a climate resilient Twin Cities.

Give today!
https://greencitiesaccord.org/partner-with-green-cities-accord/donate/

28/10/2025

Fall is a reminder that trees do more than beautify our neighborhoods — they help make cities cooler, cleaner, and more resilient.

Through Green Cities Accord’s Carbon Offset Program, we’re funding urban tree planting that reduces heat, improves air quality, manages stormwater, and strengthens communities.

Watch how the sale of local carbon offsets is growing greener, healthier, more livable cities for all. Learn more at greencitiesaccord.org.

28/05/2025

Big news! Green Cities Accord has been named a 2025 MN Cup Semifinalist in the Impact Ventures Division!

We're honored to be part of Minnesota’s largest startup competition alongside so many inspiring innovators and changemakers. This opportunity brings us closer to scaling our mission: increasing funding for urban tree planting and maintenance to build healthier, more climate resilient communities.

Huge thanks to Minnesota Cup for this platform and for championing diverse, community-driven solutions.

07/05/2025

Last month, in honor of Earth Day, the Minnesota Vikings contributed $10,000 to Green Cities Accord’s Urban Forest Fund—supporting tree planting, maintenance, and habitat restoration in Theodore Wirth Park through our partners at The Loppet Foundation.

Vikings volunteers also rolled up their sleeves to help remove invasive buckthorn from the park, joined by Vikings Legends Scott Studwell and Rickey Young. Together, we’re building a greener, healthier future for our communities.

You can be part of this impact. Donate to the Urban Forest Fund today and help expand tree canopy and climate resilience where it’s needed most: https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/c3fdc0ff-92a5-4e01-b616-d722b1747f40