We all share this one planet and have a responsibility to do our part to sustain it for future generations. Celebrate Earth Day with us at our fourth Convivium gathering and discover real solutions to tackle climate change in our own backyard. The Schedule 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Presentation and Q&A | Edson Auditorium Dr. […]
POSTPONED: This workshop provides inspiration and practical tools for a team from your community to bring ideas from the drawing board to reality.
Conscious Discipline is a life-approach, social, and emotional development program teaching adults the ability to recognize and regulate their own emotions, with the hope to mirror their behaviors for the children in their classroom or care setting.
Our goal is a world where everyone belongs and can thrive. We envision a future where all people feel welcome, appreciated for their unique attributes, and connected to their neighbors, communities, and natural environments. As communities in west central Minnesota look ahead to grow both economically and socially, providing a welcoming, safe space for all […]
Join us for these three dynamic days, where you can learn about age-friendly trends and innovations. Select one virtual session or attend several - it's up to you! We also want to hear your insights at an in-person Exchange Session, where you can shape our state's Multisector Plan on Aging, network with people in your area, and take home insights from local and national experts.
Join Minnesota Farmers Union and West Central Initiative for a Conversation about Climate and Rural Community Resiliency. The discussion will focus on our changing climate and mental health concerns in west central Minnesota. WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m. October 30. WHERE: Outstate Brewing Company, 309 S. Vine St., Fergus Falls. SPEAKERS: Ariel Kagan, MFU Climate and Working […]
Join us for this dynamic event series to foster dialogue and collaboration within the rural Minnesota community. The series is comprised of three community conversations tackling themes essential for our region’s growth and prosperity —democracy, leadership, and climate action. Through engaging discussions, we seek to inspire positive change, foster a sense of unity, and envision […]
Join us for this dynamic event series to foster dialogue and collaboration within the rural Minnesota community. The series is comprised of three community conversations tackling themes essential for our region’s growth and prosperity —democracy, leadership, and climate action. Through engaging discussions, we seek to inspire positive change, foster a sense of unity, and envision […]
Join or Die – an award-winning documentary - centers on America’s civic unraveling through the journey of social scientist Robert Putnam, whose decades-long research on the decline in community connections lights a path out of our democracy’s present crisis. Join us for an engaging evening of discovery, discussion, and community building as we explore what […]
Going Local is our free two-hour rural democracy workshop. At the Going Local workshops, we’ll share food and stories, learn about some of the unique challenges rural communities face, and explore what we can do together to make our community stronger and healthier.
Join us for this dynamic event series to foster dialogue and collaboration within the rural Minnesota community. The series is comprised of three community conversations tackling themes essential for our region’s growth and prosperity —democracy, leadership, and climate action. Through engaging discussions, we seek to inspire positive change, foster a sense of unity, and envision […]
Going Local is our free two-hour rural democracy workshop. At the Going Local workshops, we’ll share food and stories, learn about some of the unique challenges rural communities face, and explore what we can do together to make our community stronger and healthier.
Run4Rural is our 1 ½ day public leadership training program designed for people interested in growing and strengthening their local communities through elected office and other forms of public leadership.
Conscious Discipline is a life-approach, social, and emotional development program teaching adults the ability to recognize and regulate their own emotions, with the hope to mirror their behaviors for the children in their classroom or care setting.
Going Local is our free two-hour rural democracy workshop. At the Going Local workshops, we’ll share food and stories, learn about some of the unique challenges rural communities face, and explore what we can do together to make our community stronger and healthier.
