Neonic "Lobby Day" at the Capitol

Meet our partners in the coalition to regulate Neonicotinoid pesticides, and visit legislators!

insert_invitation Mon, Mar 9 at 8:30 AM (CDT)

location_on Christ Lutheran Church--Capitol Hill, St. Paul, Minnesota

Details

Neonicotinoid (“neonic”) insecticide seed treatments are used on roughly 11 million+ acres across Minnesota each year. Less than 5% of the insecticide is taken up into the crop--the rest of it makes its way into the groundwater and into our streams. Neonics are highly toxic to insects, including aquatic insects; it has been estimated that one ounce can kill 6 billion bees. Together with 30+ other conservation organizations, our chapter will be advocating for effective regulation of these seed treatments in the upcoming Minnesota Legislative Session. Currently, there are no meaningful regulations.

Sign up to join us on March 9, 2026, for a day at the capitol building, calling on Minnesota legislators to take action to rein in unnecessary neonic contamination! Please fill out the form by February 27th.

Rough Schedule (may be subject to change):

8:30-9am: Check in at Christ Lutheran on Capitol Hill (105 University Ave. W, St. Paul) between 8:30 and 9am
9-10am: Event with speakers at the Church
10-10:30am: March to the Capitol Building
10:30am-5pm: meetings with offices (You will have one to three 15-minute meetings in this window. You will have time and space to rest, get lunch, and possibly attend other events at the capitol).