Education

Jul 19
1 min

Stillwater Trails - Rules and Etiquette (FREE CLASS)

Do you love the Stillwater trails? Then find out how to make them safer (and more fun) for everyone.

Jul 14
1 min

Got Plastic Bags Upon Plastic Bags?

If you do have a stockpile of plastic bags, then we have an answer for you!

Jun 10
1 min

Catch the BUS-eum tour next Saturday, June 17th

From the University of Erfurt Germany, four college students and their professor are bringing their mobile exhibit to raise awareness and sh

Jun 9
4 min

At the Port of LA, a new project will harness energy from ocean waves

Because of the density of wave energy, the technology has a relatively small footprint, generating around 50 times more power than solar pan

Jun 7
4 min

How exactly do heat pumps work?

As a tool in a larger strategy to electrify everything in our homes, heat pumps are a key part of fighting climate change.

May 25
3 min

15 WAYS TO SHRINK YOUR PLASTIC FOOTPRINT

Significant reductions will require systemic change, but there are also some easy tips for individuals who want to cut back.

May 18
2 min

Is Wine in a Box Better for the Planet?

Bottled wine production and transportation makes up the biggest proportion of the wine industry’s carbon footprint.

Apr 20
1 min

Find Energy Efficient Lights

There's an efficient LED bulb for every fixture and room, at every brightness, and in every color!

Apr 1
2 min

Let's talk Fahrenheit NOT Celsius

Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist, uses the analogy of a fever: Think about how much worse you feel when you run a fever of 101.3 degree

Mar 30
1 min

You’re not imagining it: Your allergies are getting worse - Blame climate change.

The fresh scents and floral delights of spring can be torture for many people for whom their arrival signals sneezing fits, tickly throats,

Jan 31
1 min

Norway Knows Best

Want to raise kids who love the outdoors? Try a little friluftsliv. (A Norwegian word, pronounced “Free-Loofs-Leaf,” and can be literally tr

Nov 16, 2022
4 min

Shared Climate Stories from the Gala

A climate story is a personal account of climate change from your experience and observations, ranging from despair to hope, from loss to re

Sep 14, 2022
2 min

Why fundraising for sustainability is imperative

The role of non-profit organizations during the climate crisis.

Sep 9, 2022
2 min

Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Affordable Clean Energy for Minnesota

It will lower energy costs for households and businesses, create manufacturing jobs for American workers, and deliver a clean, secure, and h

Aug 17, 2022
1 min

The Rise of Used EVs

Here are the 4 stories from it that are most important to EV owners.

May 13, 2022
1 min

Invisible but harmful: Air quality, wildfires can impact health

Air quality in Minnesota currently meets federal Clean Air Act standards and has, in fact, been improving.

Mar 26, 2022
1 min

Tip for Yard Cleanups

Be careful with spring yard work as we can easily rake away our friends - the bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects sleeping under mulch

Mar 25, 2022
1 min

5 Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring has sprung! If you’re ready for a deep clean and a fresh start to the season, we’ve got just the thing for you.

Oct 11, 2021
1 min

Businesses, Schools, Nonprofits:$50K Grants - Apply Before November 1

Washington County, Minn. has allocated funding to support area businesses, nonprofits, schools, and colleges to implement projects that...

Oct 8, 2021
1 min

Lights Out Program

Save birds - Save energy - Save money This information is from https://mn.audubon.org/conservation/lights-out-program Our Lights Out...