Hennepin Environment

Hennepin Environment Take action on climate change, reducing waste, and protecting natural areas in Hennepin County, MN.

Official page of Hennepin County Department of Environment and Energy: Our programs focus on the reduction and responsible management of wastes, the protection of natural resources and the promotion of environmental stewardship.

Our biologists started their annual bird survey last week and are off to a great start! They started surveying birds on ...
05/31/2026

Our biologists started their annual bird survey last week and are off to a great start! They started surveying birds on three conservation easements and already documented 73 different bird species living in the county. Highlights included a baby barred owl and a red-shouldered hawk on a nest!

Create pollinator habitat at home—together. 🐝 Join Lawns to Legumes: Habitat at Home, a free, guided program to help Min...
05/30/2026

Create pollinator habitat at home—together. 🐝

Join Lawns to Legumes: Habitat at Home, a free, guided program to help Minnesotans create, expand, or care for pollinator-friendly spaces this fall. 🌼🍂

Participants receive seasonal step-by-step guidance, access to webinars and resources, and opportunities to connect with a community across the state. Optional coaching is available as capacity allows. No grant required—just your interest and a bit of space to grow.

This program is offered through Lawns to Legumes, a collaborative state-funded effort administered by Blue Thumb and the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR).

Sign up this spring to get started: https://bluethumb.org/lawns-to-legumes/habitat-at-home/

Check out this step-by-step guide on how to do a digital declutter! Every old device has value that could be recovered, ...
05/29/2026

Check out this step-by-step guide on how to do a digital declutter! Every old device has value that could be recovered, is equipment that someone else could use, or is e-waste that could end up in the wrong place if it is not handled correctly. Follow these tips to donate or dispose of your tech responsibly: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/choose-to-reuse/Tips/digital-declutter

05/28/2026

Planting a tree is easy as 1, 2, Tree. Pick the right tree, plant it, and take care of it. We have videos and resources to help make each step easier at https://hennepintrees.org.

05/27/2026

Trees make neighborhoods prettier, providing shade, curb appeal, and visual character to streets and yards. Take climate action and help us plant 1 million trees with 1, 2, Tree. Find a tree selection quiz, helpful videos, and links to resources at https://hennepintrees.org.

Trees make neighborhoods prettier, providing shade, curb appeal, and visual character to streets and yards. Take climate...
05/22/2026

Trees make neighborhoods prettier, providing shade, curb appeal, and visual character to streets and yards. Take climate action and help us plant 1 million trees with 1, 2, Tree. Find a tree selection quiz, helpful videos, and links to resources at https://hennepintrees.org.

It's peak migration in Hennepin County! Right now is the perfect time to see birds that you don't normally get to see in...
05/21/2026

It's peak migration in Hennepin County! Right now is the perfect time to see birds that you don't normally get to see in our area including 33 species of brightly-colored warblers flying north to breed. Pictured is a Blackburnian warbler, photo taken by our wildlife biologist.

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300 South Sixth Street, MC679
Minneapolis, MN
55487

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+16123483777

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