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  • June 2025

  • Tue 17
    Going Local
    June 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    New York Mills Going Local Workshop

    New York Mills Public Library 30 Main Ave, New York Mills, MN, United States
    Free

    If you're interested in getting more involved locally and want to learn how to begin, Going Local is a great place to start.

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    Wed 18
    Going Local
    June 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

    Lake Park Going Local Workshop

    Lakes Fika 14989 Co Hwy 4, Lake Park, United States
    Free

    If you're interested in getting more involved locally and want to learn how to begin, Going Local is a great place to start.

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    Wed 25
    Green Island
    June 25, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Green Island Field Trip

    Green Island 850 Scheer Dr NE, Wadena, MN, United States
    Free

    Join us for an inspiring and creative field trip at Green Island, a privately owned nature preserve in Wadena, Minnesota.

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  • July 2025

  • Tue 8
    Distributed Wind Event
    July 8, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm CDT

    Distributed Wind for Your Farm, Rural Business, or Community

    West Central Initiative 1000 Western Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN, United States

    Join us for a free, in-person workshop all about distributed wind energy. You'll learn how it can benefit homes, farms, and businesses.

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    Wed 9
    Plastic Free July
    July 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Let’s Talk Plastic

    Zoom

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

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    Wed 9
    Plastic People Film Screening
    July 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

    Alexandria Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    Pope/Douglas Environmental Center 1916 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, MN, United States

    Join us on July 9 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

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    Wed 30
    Minnesota Cooperative Summit
    July 30, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm CDT

    Minnesota Cooperative Summit: Cooperatively Building a Better World

    University of Minnesota Morris 105 Cougar Circle, Morris, MN, United States

    Presented by CoMinnesota, Minnesota Farmers Union, University of Minnesota Morris, and West Central Initiative. Co-ops have the power to build a better world that includes everyone. Co-ops have been and will continue to be key for economic development in our state, from succession planning to incorporating marginalized groups to solving challenges that cannot be done […]

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  • August 2025

  • Tue 5
    Plastic People Film Screening
    August 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

    Moorhead Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    Moorhead Public Library 118 5th St S, Moorhead, United States

    Join us on August 5 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

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    Wed 13
    Shoreline Resoration
    August 13, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Protecting Water Quality with Shoreline Restoration

    Zoom

    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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    Tue 19
    Plastic People Film Screening
    August 19, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT

    Fergus Falls Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    Fergus Falls Public Library 205 E Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, United States

    Join us on August 19 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

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  • September 2025

  • Mon 8
    Plastic People Film Screening
    September 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

    Morris Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    Morris Theatre 12 E 6th St, Morris, United States

    Join us on September 8 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

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    Tue 9
    The Great Wealth Transfer
    September 9, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT

    The Great Wealth Transfer

    West Central Initiative 1000 Western Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN, United States
    Free

    Discover what the Great Wealth Transfer means—for you,  your clients, your practice, and your community. Over the next 20 years, trillions of dollars will change hands as wealth is passed from one generation to the next. This moment—known as the Great Wealth Transfer—presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape the future of our region. We invite […]

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    Wed 10
    Morris Model
    September 10, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: The Morris Model Blueprint for Community Resilience

    Zoom

    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.

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    Fri 12
    Welcoming Week Logo
    September 12, 2025 - September 21, 2025

    Welcoming Week

    Welcoming Week 2025—Stories We Share Join us in celebrating Welcoming Week 2025, September 12-21, 2025! 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 our region look ahead to growing economically and socially, it is vital to provide […]

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  • October 2025

  • Sat 4
    Energy Boot Camp
    October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT

    Fergus Falls Energy Efficiency Boot Camp

    West Central Initiative 1000 Western Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN, United States
    Free

    Join us for a fun and inspiring day of learning about energy efficiency and clean energy opportunities with the Clean Energy Resource Teams.

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