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Green Events
Hi all, I'm starting a discussion thread for green events that are happening around the Mayo Clinic enterprise and communities. Feel free to post events of interest here to share with colleagues!
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DMC Sustainability Series Presentation – Increasing Multi-modal Transportation
Description: We'll have the opportunity to learn more about Rochester's Transportation Management Authority, Arrive Rochester, and their plans moving forward to encourage multi-modal transportation in the community.
Date: April 10
Time: noon – 1 pm
Location: Rochester Public Library, Meeting Room B
Healthy snacks will be provided or feel free to bring your lunch.
Earth Day starts early in Phoenix with these great events happening in your area!
- Recycle Fashion Show and Art Festival – Saturday, April 6 from 10:00am – 7:00pm at WHAM
http://www.wham-art.org/recycle-arts.html
- CycloMesa – Saturday, April 6 from 9:00am – 1:00pm at the Mesa Convention Center
https://www.cyclomesa.com/
Stay tuned for more great Earth Day events happening near Mayo Clinic locations over the next few weeks!
2019 Bike Summit (Rochester, MN)
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 9am - 2:30pm
Location: 125 Live - 125 Elton Hills Drive, Rochester
Description: Free event, food provided, tradeshow, and speakers! More info and register at http://www.WeBikeRochester.com
The Earth Day fun continues this weekend in the Phoenix and Jacksonville areas with lots of great events and activities for the whole family!
Phoenix
- Party for the Planet Earth Day Celebration at the Phoenix Zoo – Saturday, April 13 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
https://www.phoenixzoo.org/event-items/earth-day/
- Skunk Creek Trailhead River Trail Clean Up – Saturday, April 13 from 7:00am
https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/neighborhood-and-human-services/festivals-and-special-events/planetpalooza
- Celebrate Mesa Living Green Village – Saturday, April 13 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
https://www.mesaparks.com/info-contact/special-events/celebrate-mesa
- Educate, Rejuvenate, and Hydrate Hiking Event at Westwing Park– Sunday, April 14 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/neighborhood-and-human-services/festivals-and-special-events/planetpalooza
Jacksonville
- 3rd Annual ImpactJAX Earth Day Clean Up – Saturday, April 13 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
https://www.myjaxchamber.com/index.php?src=sba&srctype=geteventdetails&datasource=geteventdetails&cale_id=6242&function_code=IJSG190420
Stay tuned for more great Earth Day events happening near Mayo Clinic locations next weekend!
Earth Day is in full swing starting this weekend with fun activities happening near many of Mayo's locations!
La Crosse
- Earth Day at the ReStore – Saturday, April 20 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
o Kids crafts, Plinko with eco-friendly prizes, free seeds from Seed Savers, and more
o https://www.habitatlacrosse.org/earth-day-at-the-restore.html
- Earth Day Movie: The Lorax – Monday, April 22 at 7:00pm
o https://www.uwlax.edu/events/?e=19004
Phoenix
- Cave Creek Earth Day Festival – Saturday, April 20 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
o Craft fair, live music, raffles, and more
o https://cavecreeklive.com/cave-creek-arizona/events/cave-creek-featured-events/856-cave-creek-earth-day-festival-2019
- 10th Annual Earth Day Phoenix Exhibitor Fair – Monday, April 22 from 10:30am to 2:00pm
o Eco-friendly exhibitors and food trucks
o http://www.keepphxbeautiful.org/earth-day-phoenix-festival/
Red Wing
- Hike the Bluff – Saturday, April 20 all day
o https://events.time.ly/86ylqrd?event=29012438
Jacksonville
- Beaches Earth Day Festival at Neptune Beach – Saturday, April 20 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
o Children’s garden, speakers, live music, yoga, nature walk, meditation workshops, and vendor fair
o https://beachesearthdayfestival.com/
- Earthy Nights Art Market at Ellie’s Garden – Sunday, April 21 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
o Featured works from local artisans, food, and music
o https://www.elliesgarden.com/terms-conditions
Eau Claire
- Earth Week Fashion Show at UW-Eau Claire – Thursday, April 18
o https://www.uwec.edu/sos/get-involved/earth-week/
- Science, Faith, and Making Every Day Earth Day – Thursday, April 18 at 7:00pm
o https://www.uwec.edu/sos/get-involved/earth-week/
- Foodlums Cooking Show – Friday, April 19
o https://www.uwec.edu/sos/get-involved/earth-week/
- Youth STEAM Fair – Monday, April 22 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
o Youth science fair and exhibits
o https://chippewavalleysustainability.org/
Rochester
- EarthFest – Sunday, April 22 through Sunday, April 28
o http://www.earthfestrochestermn.org/
- EarthFest at ReStore – Saturday, April 20 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
o https://local.aarp.org/event/rochester-earthfest-at-restore-2019-04-20-rochester-mn.html
- Children’s Earth Day Seed Planting at Natural Grocers – Monday, April 22 from 11:00am to 1:00pm and 2:30pm to 4:30 pm
o https://www.naturalgrocers.com/events/childrens-earth-day-seed-planting-0
- Ladybug Appreciation Seminar and Seed Planting at Natural Grocers – Monday, April 22 every hour
o https://www.naturalgrocers.com/events/ladybug-love-green-gardening-tips-beneficial-bugs-176
- EarthFest Kickoff Event at Little Thistle Brewing – Monday, April 22 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Do you know of any other great events happening this weekend for Earth Day? Let us know in the comments!
DMC Sustainability Series Presentation – Nature Cities, It's Not Optional Anymore
Description: In this presentation you will learn why humanity’s systematic disconnection from nature is affecting our health and wellbeing – specifically in our urban centers – and why it is critical we reverse this trend. We will explore current research on nature’s benefits, positive outcomes of nature exposure, and how this all reflects the current WELL Community Standard.
Date: May 8
Time: noon – 1 pm
Location: Rochester Public Library, Meeting Room B
Healthy snacks will be provided or feel free to bring your lunch.
DMC Sustainability Series
Date/Time: August 14, noon – 1 pm
Location: Rochester Public Library – Meeting Room B (2nd Floor)
Topic: Solar, Batteries, and EV's, Oh My! New technology and grid services make the future of solar bright, if given a level playing field. This discussion will be led by Micah Johnson, the operations manager for Solar Connection.
Feel free to bring your lunch or grab something to eat there (healthy snacks served)
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