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  • June 2025

  • Wed 11
    Dr. Kent Boyd

    Sustainable Communities Network: Understanding Climate’s Health Impacts with Dr. Kent Boyd

    June 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Join us to learn about the public health impacts of climate change and ways to strengthen your resilience with Dr. Kent Boyd – Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Public Health Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership.

  • July 2025

  • Wed 9
    Plastic Free July

    Sustainable Communities Network: Let’s Talk Plastic

    July 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Join us and special guest Nathan Reinbold from Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management to discuss plastic, one of today’s most urgent environmental challenges.

  • August 2025

  • Wed 13
    Shoreline Resoration

    Sustainable Communities Network: Protecting Water Quality with Shoreline Restoration

    August 13, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Join us for an engaging session on shoreline restoration and learn how natural shorelines play a vital role in protecting water quality and sustaining healthy lake ecosystems.

  • September 2025

  • Wed 10
    Morris Model

    Sustainable Communities Network: The Morris Model Blueprint for Community Resilience

    September 10, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Join us to learn more about the success of the Morris Model – an award-winning group made up of partner organizations working together towards a shared vision of advancing a sustainable community in Morris, Minnesota and west central Minnesota.

  • December 2025

  • Wed 10

    Sustainable Communities Network: Let’s Get Energized! New State Rebate Programs for Energy Efficiency

    December 10, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Join us and special guest Kathleen Hovland from the Minnesota Department of Commerce to learn more about saving money with high efficiency appliance upgrades and upcoming state rebate programs.

  • January 2026

  • Fri 30

    Legislative Kaffeeklatsch

    January 30 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am

    Lakes Country Service Cooperative & West Central Initiative invite you to join us for a virtual Legislative Kaffeeklatsch to hear from our region's legislators. Darielle Dannen will moderate the event. Register Today

  • February 2026

  • Tue 17
    Solar United Neighbors

    Lakes and Prairies Solar 101 – Virtual

    February 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business.

  • April 2026

  • Wed 8
    A table outside full of platic bottles.

    Plastic Reduction Organizing Meet-Up

    April 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Virtual Event

    If you joined us for a screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics and were inspired to take the next step, or if you haven't seen the movie but want to join with others to advance action against plastic waste in west central Minnesota, this meet-up is for you! Meet others engaged with...

  • May 2026

  • Fri 1

    Legislative Kaffeeklatsch

    May 1 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am

    Lakes Country Service Cooperative & West Central Initiative invite you to join us for a virtual Legislative Kaffeeklatsch to hear from our region's legislators. Register Today

  • Tue 19
    Lakes and Prairies

    Lakes and Prairies Solar 101 – Virtual

    May 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business.

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