Upcoming Events
MRPA hosts a variety of education opportunities throughout the year. Workshop information will be added to this page throughout the year.
Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop
February 5, 2026
10 a.m. - Noon
Virtual
Participants will learn comprehensive approach to understanding the dynamics that cause and maintain poverty, from the individual to the systemic level. This training will provide concrete tools and strategies for a community to prevent, reduce, and alleviate poverty. It also will assist community organizations, social service agencies, employers, and individuals in gaining insight and strategies to ultimately create stability for all.
*Registration deadline - January 29
Registration Fee: $59 - includes the e-book
Click here to view and download workshop the flyer.
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Race and Equity Workshops with Presenter Rachel Thiemann
Tuesdays: February 17, March 31 and May 12
9-11 a.m.
Virtual
Rachel Thiemann is the founder of Lead Like It Matters™, a human-centered leadership approach that strengthens communication, psychological safety, and inclusive leadership practices. With over 20 years of experience, she supports leaders and organizations in navigating complexity, conflict, and cultural change. Her work blends leadership psychology, adult development, and the Capacity-Based Leadership™ Framework to help teams build trust, clarity, and belonging. Rachel partners with organizations nationwide to advance equity-centered leadership, improve team dynamics, and strengthen community engagement. Based in Minneapolis
$99 for all three workshops or $40 for one workshop
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Certified Safety Playground Inspector Exam
March 25 - 27, 2026
Rosemount Community Center
13885 Roberts Trail South
Rosemount, MN 55068
*maximum of 60 participants
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Certified Safety Playground Inspector Exam
April 29 - May 1, 2026
SBM Fire station #3
11920 Ulysses Street NE
Blaine, MN 55434
*This class is currently full. Please email the MRPA office at gerhard@mnrpa.org to be placed on the waitlist. Thank you!
Upcoming Partner Events (not hosted by MRPA):
WILS Annual Luncheon
Tuesday, February 24
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Westwood Hills Nature Center
St. Louis Park, MN
Click here for further information about the workshop
Click here for the WILS website and membership questions
MASS Conference
April 16-17, 2026
Nisswa, MN
$169 Member
$209 Non Member
Registration deadline is March 2, 2026
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SAVE-THE-DATE
MRPA Annual Conference 2026
October 20 - 23, 2026
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Duluth, MN
*Education Session Proposals - Open by February 1, 2026. Please check back to submit your educational session. Thank you!
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MRPA Annual Conference 2027
November 2027
RiverCentre
Saint Paul, MN