The public is invited to the third annual Hoċokata Ṫi Earth Day event on April 26. Attendees will be able to learn about the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s earth-friendly initiatives from its departments and enterprises, join an environmental presentation and guided nature walk led by SMSC staff, and also sign up to win prizes.

The event will take place from 9am-4pm, with a presentation and nature walk at 11am led by SMSC Water Resources Scientist Jennie Sirota and Cultural Interpreter/Naturalist Michael Kurtz. The talk will cover a variety of environmental topics, including how to protect our avian friends and our most precious resource, water.

The presentation/guided nature walk is just $10 and includes free admission to Hoċokata Ṫi’s public exhibit, Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake. Register here.