How to Recycle Organics and the Benefits of Compost in Addressing Climate Change
Red Barn at Living Earth Center, 170 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato MN
Talk by Jane Dow and Betty Winkworth of Mankato Zero Waste
1:30-2:30pm
Cultivating Connection: The Power of Community Gardens
Living Earth Center Community Gardens, 170 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato MN
Talk and tour by Laura Peterson, Director of Living Earth Center
2:45-3:45pm
Street Clean Up
The Hub Food Truck Lot, 514 N Riverfront Drive Mankato MN
Hosted by Blue Earth Project founder Paul Ebbenga
4:15-5:40pm
An Agricultural Response to Climate Change:
Kernza and new markets for farmers; new food for eaters
St. Peter Food Co-op, 223 W Mulberry Street, St. Peter MN
Talk by Ben Penner, local organic wheat farmer
5-5:45pm
Climate Rally
Minnesota Square Park, 1000 S Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter MN
The day culminates with a rally including several local speakers and music from Captain Gravitone & the String Theory Orchestra.
6-7:30pm
