Upcoming Events

Feeling cold? Feeling the pinch of home energy bills? Wondering what to do about that?

Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) will kick off this 4-month webinar series hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension Family Development. Learn more about how your home uses energy, how to save energy, and access resources to share with your neighbors. 

Back to Basics is the premier sustainable living event of north-central Minnesota! For 2022, there will be both virtual and in-person options happening over a range of dates.

This year's keynote speaker, Diane Wilson, will speak on "Growing Justice and Equity in Our Food Landscape."

Back to Basics is the premier sustainable living event of north-central Minnesota! For 2022, there will be both virtual and in-person options happening over a range of dates.

Virtual workshops and the virtual keynote kick off online Saturday, January 22.

Back to Basics is the premier sustainable living event of north-central Minnesota! For 2022, there will be both virtual and in-person options happening over a range of dates.

Between January 24 and February 25, in-person workshops will be offered at the Pine River-Backus School.

This free webinar sponsored by Drive Electric Minnesota, Plug In America and Xcel Energy will discuss policies to reach the state's vision of 20% light-duty electric vehicles by 2030. Speakers include Representative Jamie Long (MN House of Representatives), Brendan Jordan (Drive Electric MN), Amber Backhouse (MN Dealers Association), Deb Erwin (Xcel Energy), Jeremy Martin (Union of Concerned Scientists), Rick Tempchin (Alliance for Transportation Electrification), and two other invited speakers. 

Check out the 2022 agenda of the Energy Design Conference! Registration is now open!

E-bikes are a sustainable, healthy and fun way of transportation.
The E-bike Challenge will showcase all kinds of different models. You can talk to specialists to find out which e-bike fits your needs, demo the e-bike selection, and buy them directly at the bike shops who are available at the event.

The Iron Range Earth Fest includes exhibitors, vendors, music, food, presentations, demonstrations, and contests.

Back to Basics is the premier sustainable living event of north-central Minnesota! For 2022, there will be both virtual and in-person options happening over a range of dates.

Outdoor Spring Fair will take place Saturday, May 21 at the Lakes Music & Events Park in Pine River. This outdoor venue features a covered vendor area with up to 30 booths providing educational materials, services, and locally made/grown goods of a sustainable nature. 

The Fair is back! The MREA (Midwest Renewable Energy Association) invites you to join in this celebration and exploration of renewable energy, and sustainable living. Each year, The Fair brings 11,500+ attendees together to learn about clean energy, connect with others, and take action toward a just energy transition. 

The Gateway Conference is a two-day working event that brings together solar practitioners from across the country for in-depth education, fun off-site events, and quality networking opportunities in a relaxed forum.