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  • January 2025

  • Thu 16
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    Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grant Information Webinar

    January 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Join us to learn more about the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grants available through West Central Initiative.   Local governments in small cities or towns with populations under 15,000 are...

  • Fri 31

    Legislative Kaffeeklatsch

    January 31, 2025 @ 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. Lobbyist Sam Walseth will moderate the...

  • February 2025

  • Wed 12
    Electric Vehicle

    Sustainable Communities Network: Should I buy an Electric Vehicle (EV)?

    February 12, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Join the Sustainable Communities Network and the Clean Energy Resource Teams to learn more about EV rebates, EV charging options, and an EV owner panel so you can hear about owner experiences – the good, the bad, and everything in between!

  • March 2025

  • Wed 12
    Water Conservation and Rain Barrel

    Sustainable Communities Network: Water Conservation and Rain Barrels with River Keepers

    March 12, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Learn about the importance of water conservation and how to make a DIY rain barrel or source a rain barrel with River Keepers.

  • April 2025

  • Wed 9
    North Circle Seeds White Eggplant

    Sustainable Communities Network: Seed Saving and the Power of Growing Your Own with North Circle Seeds

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

    Join the Sustainable Communities Network and Zachary Paige of North Circle Seeds to learn about starting your garden and growing your own food. We will share information and inspiration to get you ready for gardening season.

  • Fri 25

    Legislative Kaffeeklatsch

    April 25, 2025 @ 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. Lobbyist Darielle Dannen will moderate the...

  • May 2025

  • Wed 14
    Bike MN

    Sustainable Communities Network: Benefits of Biking with the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota

    May 14, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Join the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota to discover how you can reduce fossil fuel consumption while having fun, staying active, and fostering community connectedness through biking events and cyclist education.

  • 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.

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