

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nature Connected Professionals: Spring Gathering 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Stewardship while networking with like-minded professionals. Free, outdoors, with a neighborhood social hour at a local restaurant after!About this EventWelcome, everyone, to the next Gathering of the Nature-Connected Professionals.   (We did not do a Winter Gathering this year. There was a lot going on in this city that needed our attention ...)The NCP gatherings are generative opportunities to connect with like-minded community members who share a passion for partnering with nature in their work. We encourage all professions to participate. We have many therapists, health care providers, wellness/coaching folks, educators, naturalists, artists, and more who attend. We'll gather to nurture our growing professional community and the natural world along the river for a stewardship river clean up and networking while we work.When: Friday, April 24, 2:00–4:30. Optional social gathering follows nearby until 6:30. See agenda below. Attend any part—join for the River Clean Up, Happy Hour, or both!Where: Boom Island Park (entrance/parking furthest north, near picnic pavilions and Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours - 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413Our intention is to:Engage in collective action to develop our Nature-Connected Professionals community with the river as a guide.Develop waste-awareness because it’s not just about picking up the trash and shuffling it off to another place.Build self-efficacy with small actions that make a difference.We’ve partnered with Fresh Water and their Adopt a River toolkit. Supplies provided include gloves, bags, buckets, grabbers, and safety vests.Arrive prepared: Wear long pants, rubber boots/appropriate footwear and bring gloves if you have them. Also consider sun protection, snacks, and water.Accessibility: Limited parking nearby, accessible by bus. Trails and restrooms located within walking distance.About our ethical waste disposal:Recyclables collected with white bags.Artist Emma Crutcher of Cool Trash accepts clean #2 plastics.Ridwell members handle Multi-Layer Plastic or Film.Sharps disposal container will be available.Other trash in yellow bags via Minneapolis waste system.Additional resource: Water is Love documentary – watch 5-minute animation at 25:00.We gather as professionals who see nature as integral to our work. All fields welcome. We meet seasonally to grow our connection with nature and each other.Questions? Contact Megan Hadley: hadley.harvest@gmail.comIn case of inclement weather, our alternative date is May 8, 2026.Registration is free and open to all. Please register by April 17 if possible to help us with planning.Agenda🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMOpening Circle Info: Creative and fun introductions!  Facilitator guidance about the WHY of being there and working together. A song or two! 🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PMCollective Action in Community Info: Working together to clean up trash along the river.   🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMClosing Circle Info: Gathering our supplies and reflecting on our work together, followed by an open invitation to share a call to action or professional event information with the group.🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PMSocial Hour at Pyres Brewing Info: Join us afterward for a social hour across the river at Pyres Brewing, about a 30-minute walk (1.2 miles) or a short drive. Pyres has a great outdoor patio, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, good pizza, and other fun happy hour food. We will gather there to continue getting to know each other and celebrate a spring Friday! Feel free to invite other friends or colleagues, even if they did not make it to the river clean up!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/nature-connected-professionals-spring-gathering-2026/100001985214740730
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, trips-adventures, art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Minneapolis
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Boom Island Park - entrance/parking furthest north, near picnic pavilions and Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours
- **lat**: 44.9927359
- **long**: -93.2692605
- **full address**: Boom Island Park - entrance/parking furthest north, near picnic pavilions and Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours, 724 Sibley Street Northeast, Minneapolis, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Minneapolis Nature-Based Therapy (https://allevents.in/org/minneapolis-nature-based-therapy/23830288)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Boom Island Park - entrance/parking furthest north, near picnic pavilions and Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours, 724 Sibley Street Northeast, Minneapolis, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Minneapolis Nature-Based Therapy
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness, trips-adventures, art, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Nature Connected Professionals: Spring Gathering 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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