Partner with Purpose—Become a Minnesota Made Sponsor
Demonstrate your commitment to Minnesota’s natural lands, waters, and wildlife by sponsoring the Minnesota Made Gala, the Land Trust’s premier annual event celebrating conservation and community. Sponsorship opportunities are limited—learn more and secure your spot today!
Minnesota Made Gala Fundraising Event
Minnesota Made 2025 is right around the corner! Join us Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis. Event details and tickets coming soon!
Now in its 14th year, the Minnesota Made Gala is the Minnesota Land Trust’s premier fundraising event during which we gather to celebrate our successes while helping further natural climate solutions, including habitat conservation and restoration in Minnesota, and promote equitable access to nature adventures for all Minnesotans.
Picture Yourself at Minnesota Made!
“It’s important these days to have things to celebrate and Minnesota Made is my favorite celebration of the year. Mingling with great people and seeing the amazing lands and waters that the Minnesota Land Trust protects always leaves me hopeful and optimistic.”
—Tony Grundhauser, former Minnesota Land Trust Board Member, Vice President, Regions Hospital Foundation
About the Minnesota Land Trust
The Minnesota Land Trust is a conservation non-profit organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, that works with private landowners to conserve land through voluntary land conservation agreements.
The Land Trust’s mission is to protect Minnesota’s most vital natural lands to provide wildlife habitat, clean water, outdoor experiences, and scenic beauty for generations to come.
Since 1991, the Land Trust has partnered with hundreds of Minnesota landowners to permanently protect over 80,000 acres of natural land and 540 miles of fragile shoreline throughout the state. In addition, we’ve restored over 9,000 acres of critical habitat.
Events like the Minnesota Made Gala help increase the pace and reach of our work, which is more important now than ever before as we confront the twin threats of climate change and ongoing development pressure negatively impacting natural habitats and ecological services.
“Minnesota Made is a celebration of Minnesota’s natural wonders, with a community of people who deeply value its conservation. It’s a joyous event that makes me feel more connected to Minnesota—its land and its people.”
—Alexis Ludwig-Vogen, former Minnesota Land Trust Board Member, Chief Operating Officer, PRC Wind
About Nicollet Island Pavilion
The Minnesota Made Gala is returning to historic Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis, where guests will enjoy the fresh air and views of the Minneapolis skyline, bridges, and Saint Anthony Falls (Owámniyomni).
Nicollet Island Pavilion is located within Nicollet Island Park on the south end of the 48-acre island. Part of the Saint Anthony Falls Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and within the Mississippi River–Twin Cities Important Bird Area, the island is also part of the Mississippi Flyway, a migratory corridor for 40% of North America’s waterfowl and shorebirds. The island also provides a haven of natural habitat within the dense urban surrounds for foxes, beavers, turtles, herons and pollinators.
Wita Waste (Beautiful Island), is the Dakota name for the island and it is part of the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Dakota people. Prior to European settlement and subsequent development for industrial use, the island was covered in dense maple forests and was the site of Dakota maple sugar camps.
Minnesota Made Archives
Can’t get enough Minnesota Made? Check out some of our past Minnesota Made events!
Minnesota Made 2024 – Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis MN
Minnesota Made 2023 – Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis MN
Minnesota Made 2022 – Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis MN
Minnesota Made 2021 – Online Event and Recorded Presentation
Minnesota Made 2020 – Online Event and Recorded Presentation
Minnesota Made 2019 – Aria Event Center, Minneapolis MN
