Get your early-bird tickets for our annual fall event!
Join MCEA for our annual fall event on the banks of the Mississippi River.
This tumultuous year calls all of us to stand up for our values. It’s one of the reasons we changed the name of MCEA’s fall fundraiser from “Legally Green” to “Defending True North.” Here at MCEA, “true north” isn’t a direction but a set of values that we share with supporters like you. Together, we stand up in courtrooms, the legislature and boardrooms, all to defend Minnesota’s environment. In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we're proud to present a climate-centered event where we link arms with supporters and partners to protect the air, water and health of our communities.
We hope to see you Sunday, October 13st, 2024 at the beautiful Leopold's Mississippi Gardens for our annual fall event, Defending True North.
Leopold's Mississippi Garden is a picturesque rolling lawn in Minneapolis nestled along the shores of the Mississippi River. We'll gather rain or shine: while we're planning to be outdoors during peak foliage, indoor space is also reserved. MCEA is committed to providing accessible and inclusive events. We will provide golf carts for transportation of guests as needed. Please contact semerich@mncenter.org
This years Champions and Co-Hosts
Defending True North is made possible by the leadership and generous contributions of the following individuals. To join this list of supporters, please contact Debra deNoyelles, ddenoyelles@
Champions
Craig Andresen
Harlan Cavert
Charles Dayton and Sara Evans
Bob Nesheim and Marlys Johnson
Ron Sternal and Nancy Gibson
Co-Hosts
Art and Carol Bourgeois
Jeanne Branby and Tim Nelson
Louisa Castner
Jay and Page Cowles
Dan Engstrom and Barbara Coffin
John and Suzanne Gappa
Beth Goodpaster and Rick Duncan
Cheryl Hanson and Brad Clary
Kathryn Hoffman and Brad Thompson
Vanya Hogan
David and Karen Minge
Margot Monson
Joe Shneider
MCEA is grateful to our DEFENDING TRUE NORTH 2024 Sponsors
First Impression Group
Lake Carlos Area Association
MetroPlains Management LLC
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
OPOC.us
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben P.A.
Zelle LLP