in the weeks to come WED will engage in a strategic planning process. Help us plan for the next several years of clean energy progress in Winneshiek County with this 6 minute survey. Your input will help us be as effective as possible in reaching WED's mission to lead, implement and accelerate the locally-owned clean energy transition. No matter if you’re a long time follower, or new to our mission, your
Author William Throop will give a presentation based on his new book, Flourishing in the Age of Climate Change. The book explores skills we need to successfully navigate the distinctive environmental, social, and economic challenges of the twenty-first century. Drawing on research from environmental science, ethics, psychology, sociology and educational theory, Throop shows why cultivating underdeveloped skills involved in collaboration, humility, frugality and systems thinking can enable flourishing within our
The annual Earth Day Festival is a free family friendly event for all ages! Join the Winneshiek Energy District, Oneota Co-op, Winneshiek County Conservation, and Winneshiek County Extension and others to explore the natural world, sustainable foods, clean energy, and more. The goal of the Earth Day Festival is to bring together our community to find sustainable ways to care for our natural resources and reduce pressure on our landfill.
If you're looking for a source of climate-positive inspiration, solutions oriented wisdom, and hope, look no further than Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's book "What if We Get it Right?: Visions of a climate future" The March 6 discussion has been postponed until summer (TBD). Dragonfly Books is offering 10% off this title plus two complimentary copies for the purpose of this book group! Use this link to purchase and choose "Pay at Pickup" to receive the
