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Green Iowa AmeriCorps Appreciation Potluck

Whalen Cabin, Phelp's Park Park St, Decorah, IA, United States

Join us in celebrating the 11-month service of our full-time 2018-19 Green Iowa AmeriCorps team, and the 3-month service of our summer members.  Maddy, Gracie, Briana, Katherine, Luke, and Ally have worked hard to help make northeast Iowa more energy efficient through home energy assessments and energy education. All are welcome. Please bring a dish to pass and your own plates/utensils. Food starts at 6:30 PM with a moment of

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Howard County Solar Fair

Cresco Theater 112 2nd Ave W, Cresco, IA

2019 is the last year for full state and federal solar tax credits. If you've been dreaming of solar, the Howard County Energy District is working to connect the public with solar resources. On Saturday, July 27th from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Cresco Theatre the HCED will have excellent speakers giving rotating talks upstairs in the beautifully restored theatre with vendors downstairs in Champlin Hall. This is

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Free

Trail Cleanup and Potluck Brunch

Palisades Park Decorah, IA, United States

Help Green Iowa AmeriCorps and Decorah Human Powered Trails steward our beautiful trails. Sunday, August 11th from 9-12 @ Palisades Park, Decorah Cleanup from 9-11. Potluck at 11. Questions? Contact Ally@energydistrict.org

August Breakfast: Porter House Energy Upgrades

The Porter House Museum 401 W Broadway St,, Decorah, IA, United States

The August Energy Breakfast will feature one of Decorah's most noteable landmarks: the Porter House Museum. The non-profit museum recently underwent notable energy upgrades, including central air, installation of mini-split heat pumps, and rooftop solar. Join board member Paul Cutting and the Energy District staff on the museum porch for coffee, muffins, and a tour of the museum's energy upgrades. Register for this event at energydistrict.org/breakfast/

Free – $5

Drive Electric Week

Worldwide

Electric vehicles are an important part of the vision for clean, locally-owned energy. Join us in celebrating National Drive Electric Week!

September Energy Breakfast

T-Bock's Underground 206 W Water Street, Decorah, IA, United States
Free – $5

Paris to Pittsburgh Film Screening

Oneota Coop Kitchen Classroom 312 W Water Street, Decorah, IA, United States

The Winneshiek Energy District invites you to a free outdoor screening of the National Geographic documentary Paris to Pittsburgh at Oneota Community Co-Op's Kitchen Classroom downtown Decorah. About the film: From coastal cities to America’s heartland, Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change. And as the weather grows more deadly and destructive, they aren’t waiting on Washington to act. Learn about their incredible stories

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Free

Bumps and Benefits of DIY Soar

NICC, Wilder Business Center 1625 Highway 150 S , Calmar, Iowa, United States

October Energy LUNCH at Northeast Iowa Community College 12PM-1PM Room 105, Wilder Business Center Northeast Iowa Community College Is it possible to install your own solar panels? Electrical instructor Jeffrey Foster will share his experience with DIY solar in his own backyard. Learn more and register for this event at energydistrict.org/breakfast/

Free – $10

Strong Towns

Luther College, Valders Hall of Science, Room 206, Luther College, Decorah, IA, United States

Are you interested in exploring what it takes to make and keep communities financially strong? Attend guest lecturer Charles L. Marohn on Thursday, October 24th on the Luther campus. Charles L. Marohn, Jr., is the founder and president of Strong Towns and the author of Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity. He is a professional engineer (PE) licensed in the state of Minnesota and a land-use planner with two decades of experience. He holds a bachelor’s

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Free

Called to Climate Action: Statewide Interfaith Gathering

Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Hiawatha, IA 1350 Lyndhurst Dr, Hiwatha, IA, United States

Iowa Interfaith Power and Light will host a free, public event in Hiawatha, Iowa on October 26. The student-led event will include an interfaith prayer service, a keynote by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, a widely known evangelical Christian and climate scientist, and a keynote response and discussion. Doors open at 8:00 AM for local and statewide networking 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Hiawatha Iowa college students of

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Free