The Women's Environmental Institute is pleased to announce registration is open for the 2014 Organic Farm School. Organic Farm School is a unique ten-week educational summer program composed of lectures, related readings, hands-on workshops and field trips related to sustainable agriculture, food justice and today’s local food movement, bringing urban farming and small rural farms... Read more »

This policy forum will examine the systemic challenges and opportunities of our materials management system, and specific and concrete steps that we can take—and are taking—in Minnesota to rethink our waste with a focus on efficiency, economic opportunity, and value creation.  Registration and breakfast are at 7:30 a.m. Click here for more information. 

Measuring sustainability is key to integrating your efforts into the backbone of your organization, reporting and communicating your initiatives, setting goals and strategies, and driving action. At this session we'll discuss sustainability metrics, data, and measuring what matters. Registration & Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. More info and register here.   

This is the Midwest’s climate change education event of the year! Come to the 2014 Summer Institute to connect with educators who care about quality teaching and who want to bring climate change and energy concepts to their educational setting. This is for formal and non-formal educators of grades 3-12 With the help of expert guest... Read more »