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Check out the following environmental news sources, organizations, and venues. Want to add to the list?  Click here to submit information!

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Networking:

Government: 

  • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: Provides information and assistance on environmental issues, including use of pollution prevention practices to ensure compliance with state and federal regulationinvolving air quality, surface and groundwater, and solid and hazardous waste.

Recycling/Reuse:

  • Minnesota Waste Wise: A resources for businesses to find ways to reduce, reduce, and recycle as well as saving money.
  • Recycling Association of Minnesota:  The Minnesota affiliate of the National Recycling Coalition and the state organizer for America Recycles Day.
  • Buythechange: Classifieds with a Conscience: buythechange strengthens communities by enabling goods and services to be bought and sold in a way that connects people, promotes independent businesses and benefits local non-profits.
  • practicegreenhealth.org: a tremendous asset to health care facilities who desire to change practices toward more sustainable ones.

Other:

  • Women's Earth Alliance:  Unites women on the frontlines of environmental justice causes by coordinating training, technology, and financial support for thriving communities and Earth.
  • University of Minnesota Mentor Program: Consider giving back to the environmental field by being a mentor of an undergraduate college student within the College of Ag, Food and Natural Resource Sciences.  A rewarding experience for both student and mentor, allow the opportunity for others to learn from your experiences.  Great for the resume! 
  • Women's Environmental Institute:  The Women’s Environmental Institute at Amador Hill is an environmental research, renewal and retreat center designed to create and share knowledge about environmental issues and policies relevant to women, children and identified communities especially affected by environmental injustices; to promote agricultural justice, organic and sustainable agriculture and ecological awareness; and to support activism that influences public policy and promotes social change.
  • Tricia and the Toonies: "The Toonies" is a unique mixture of music, puppets, skits and laughter, which has made it one of the most talked about family stage shows in the mid-west. Critics young and young-at-heart highly acclaim this exciting, interactive and fun-filled musical adventure.  Book Tricia and the Toonies today for your eco/green/sustainable event today!
  • Deep Portage Learning Center:  Deep Portage Learning Center is a residential environmental learning center, fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Thousands of students visit Deep Portage each year to take part in environmental and conservation education programs.  Deep Portage serves groups, organizations, area residents and visitors with weekly classes, interpretive programs, wildflower garden displays, weekend retreats and study groups, land use demonstrations, summer camps, and recreation opportunities of birding, hiking, hunting, and skiing. Deep Portage is available for school visits, organizational meetings and training, family educational adventures, weekend retreats, and teacher workshops. Groups can conduct their own agenda, or as most do, utilize the expertise of the Deep Portage faculty and accredited curriculum.
  • Good Guide: GoodGuide provides the world's largest and most reliable source of information on the health, environmental, and social impacts of the products in your home.  Find safe, healthy and green products that protect you and your family.  Search or browse over 70,000 food, toys, personal care, & household products to see what’s really beneath the label.  Find better products and make purchasing decisions based on what’s important to you.
  • Celadonna:  Celadonna is a marketing agency that specializes in supporting businesses who are themselves environmentally sustainable.  We can help you develop your identity package, communications strategy and all supporting marketing collateral including electronic, Web and print.  Visit our Web site: www.celadonna.net for more information.

Places/Local Food:

  • Midwest Mountaineering: Located in the Cedar-Riverside area, Midwest Mountaineering is a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, providing the best gear and clothing for adventure travel, backpacking, canoeing, cross country skiing, frisbee golf, hiking, ice climbing, kiting, mountaineering, nordic skating, nordic walking, sea kayaking, rock climbing, telemark skiing, ultralight backpacking, and whitewater kayaking. The Outdoor Adventure Expo boasts 100 free presentations and 70+ exhibitors.
  • Ginkgo Coffeehouse: A great place for local food and live music.
  • St Paul's Farmer's Market: Twin Cities have many great options for fresh, LOCAL food. From organic coffee, to live music, to fresh meats, cheeses, plants, and produce, the St Paul Farmer's Market has something for everyone, including FREE parking! OPEN YEAR 'ROUND!!!
  • Dodge Nature Center: Tour native prairies, rent a green building facility, or visit their sustainable farm. There are a lot of fun activities for kids and family all year 'round!
  • Mississippi Market: With 2 locations of local and organic foods, friendly staff and it's own coffee shop, it's no wonder this Co-op is a favorite for many. Save money with in-store specials and manufacturer's coupon. Samples are frequently given out-check out this wonderful Co-op!
  • Como Zoo and Conservatory: Whether you have kids, looking for a date idea, or just wanting to stroll through tropical plants, this place has it all. Visit Chloe the Sloth in the Tropical Encounters exhibit or inhale the aroma within the Sunken Garden. A treat for all ages!
  • Trotter's Cafe and Bakery:  At Trotter's they never use additives or preservatives. They are committed to providing you with the best and freshest products. They make it here "from scratch" everyday - from stocks for our soups, dressing for salads, to wholegrain breads and delicious baked goods.  As always, Trotter's uses the highest quality local and organic ingredients.  They support sustainable practices. They encourage less packaging and more recycling. And Trotter's gives you a discount when you bring your own container (coffee, salad, soup).
  • StoneBridge Beef: As a farm we raise and sell grass-fed beef directly to roughly 300 individuals and families here in Central Minnesota.  We also provide ag-ed opportunities to groups and organizations.