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.
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.
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.
Join us and special guest Nathan Reinbold from Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management to discuss plastic, one of today’s most urgent environmental challenges.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about the importance of water conservation and how to make a DIY rain barrel or source a rain barrel with River Keepers.
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!
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 eligible to apply. Awards to local governments can be between $2,000 and $20,000. Other local units of government, such as a township, school district, parks […]
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 eligible to apply. Awards to local governments can be between $2,000 and $20,000. Other local units of government, such as a township, school district, parks […]
Join us on Zoom in December to learn about our local food systems and regenerative agriculture in west central Minnesota. Climate Catalysts December Meeting Agenda: Group introductions and breakout room Climate data highlight Presentation: "Exploring the impacts of local food and regenerative agriculture in the region." Presentation topics will vary by month, if you have […]
Join us on Zoom in October to learn about how food waste contributes to climate change and how the growth of Organics Recycling Programs in the region can help divert food waste from landfills. Climate Catalysts October Meeting Agenda: Group introductions Climate data highlight – Food Waste and Climate Impacts Presentation on the growth of […]
Minnesota's rural areas and small towns are constantly evolving. Immigration has been a part of our communities’ stories for more than 100 years and will continue to shape our region for generations to come. Join us to learn more about this changing and dynamic history. Allison Liuzzi, Project Director of MN Compass, will share recent […]
Climate Catalysts is a networking group comprised of regional stakeholders, community leaders, and West Central Initiative staff that convenes monthly around climate action in west central Minnesota. The Climate Catalysts group: Supports cross-sectoral relationship building around climate action through regular conversations and idea sharing. Collaborates by coordinating efforts and tracking progress on climate-related initiatives across […]
