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December
December
Speaker: Crixell Shell, Executive Director at Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute.
Speaker: Crixell Shell, Executive Director at Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute.
Crixell Shell has been involved with Minnesota Peace Building Leadership Institute since its beginnings. She was in the first STAR Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience training. She has been one of the trainers and last year became the executive director of the organization. Crixell will introduce the organization, share what they do and explain how their work intersects with the trauma many of us feel about the climate crisis and our commitment to climate justice.
November
November
FYI: There will be an opportunity to tour a passive house in Minneapolis as the Good Energy Haus will be open Saturday & Sunday, Nov 12 & 13 from 11 AM - 1 PM.
TED video by Renee Lertzman, psychologist: How to turn climate anxiety into action
TED video by Renee Lertzman, psychologist: How to turn climate anxiety into action
It's normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed by climate change, but can we turn those feelings into something productive? In an affirming talk, Lertzman discusses the emotional effects of climate change and offers insights on how psychology can help us discover both the creativity and resilience needed to act on environmental issues.
Breakout Groups: Sharing the emotional side of climate change
Breakout Groups: Sharing the emotional side of climate change
October
October
Dr. Christie Manning, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Director of Sustainability Ambassadors Program at Macalester College in St. Paul.
Dr. Christie Manning, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Director of Sustainability Ambassadors Program at Macalester College in St. Paul.
She shared her research focusing on how people respond to the climate crisis, and she is particularly interested in the psychological circumstances that motivate community-level climate action.
September
September
Grandparent Month Meeting/Open House
A time to connect, go beyond zoom meetings and visit in the “third dimension”. We will enjoy social time, earth-friendly food, and a congenial spirit of cooperation and commitment.
A time to learn – Bring your curiosity and willingness to make a difference
A time to act – Write postcards, make signs, start using an easy app – and more
BRING WITH YOU: a photo of young ones who mean a lot to you. Create a take-away with a message to share
Pat will lead the Featured Program: Arts for the Earth Showcase
Poetry, songs, and ritual to uplift, unite, and inspire us
Featuring special guest: Poet Wendy Brown-Baez
August
August
DefaultVeg ~ Fighting Climate Change with Plant-Rich Diets
DefaultVeg ~ Fighting Climate Change with Plant-Rich Diets
Lisa Chou, MN350 Staff Lead for the Food Systems Team
July
July
Honor Earth and the Food We Love!
Honor Earth and the Food We Love!
Presentation by Betsy Allis and colleagues from the First Universalist Church Food Solutions Team
They shared a brief overview of the team’s purpose and strategies and excerpts from their food solutions workshop to take steps to adopt powerful climate-friendly food habits.
June
June
Join Elders Climate Action & Can You Hear Us? for
All Generations In Solidarity
All Generations In Solidarity
A Two-part Action Strategy Forum
A Two-part Action Strategy Forum
June 8 & 15
Without immediate, meaningful action, current and future generations will be left to face climate catastrophe. It is urgent that we come together, across generations, to fight for a fossil-fuel-free future. ECA's goal for this June series is to find the best path for achieving intergenerational action. Join us to explore how all generations can collaborate more effectively to achieve the urgent results we need.
May
May
Sustainable Agriculture and Farming Projects in Rural Minnesota
Sustainable Agriculture and Farming Projects in Rural Minnesota
Presentation by Andi Sutton, Executive Director of Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships
Andi (Jan's daughter) shared her experiences, insights and resources about her work.
April
April
Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture and the issues of Big Ag
Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture and the issues of Big Ag
Presentation by Joan Stockinger, ECA-TC member
Joan highlighted the need for change in our food production system and share a NYT video entitled "Meet the People Getting Paid to Kill our Planet".
March
March
Transition your Home to Zero Waste
Transition your Home to Zero Waste
Presentation ~ Britt Corwin from TARE
February
February
Discussion of Future Activities/Actions
Discussion of Future Activities/Actions
ECA Elevator Speech Development Breakout Session
"We’re a group of Twin Cities elders restoring the health of our climate before it’s too late, especially for the sake of children. Our group picks one climate health goal to work on each quarter of the year. Then we decide on actions to take, either together or individually, toward achieving that goal. Anyone who sees the world through the eyes of a wise, caring elder is welcome to join us. Will you? "
ECA Education Presentation-Minneapolis Community Education - April 21 1:00 p.m
ECA Library Display Project ~ "Adopt a Library"
January
January
4 minute U-Tube on “Explaining the Circular Economy and How Society Can Re-Think Progress”
Speaker: Vasiliki Papanikolopoulus “The launch of Ridwell in Minneapolis”
Vasiliki is a Minnesotan with Greek-Cypriot roots who believes the circular economy is the only way forward. For the past couple of months she has been working with Ridwell, a West Coast-based social purpose organization, to launch their waste reduction pickup service in the Twin Cities. She has also founded Coimatan, a think tank for local retail that co-creates products and experiences with social, environmental, and economic impact in mind.
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