This year in recognition of Earth Day, 2011, Friedell Middle School is taking the GreenSneakers EcoChallenge for Education.  Friedell Middle School has the opportunity to win $20,000 for collecting as many new or gently used tennis shoes that we can. Their school will receive 50 cents per pound for all the shoes collected, and will use the money received to fund our Garden Club’s efforts to beautify our school grounds, educate our students, and provide habitats for butterflies and other…

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Rochester Public Schools invites all community members to participate in an Open Forum for the search for a new Superintendent. Dates and times: o Tuesday, May 10, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. o Wednesday, May 11, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. o Thursday, May 12, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (depending on the number of candidates, this session may not be held)

Did you attend this year’s Think Green Fair? If so we were glad you came out and braved the cold weather to celebrate green living with us! Also, if you could take the time to fill out this short 5 minute survey your insights could help improve next year’s fair! Survey Link

When: Fri, April 29, 11am – 1pm Where: Central Park, Downtown Rochester (map) Description: Free trees (while they last!), live music, hot dogs, corn, chips, soda, activities and more. Participants: Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Olmsted Public Works Olmsted Soil & Water Conservation District RNeighbors RPU Zumbro Valley Audubon Zumbro Valley Woodland Council LIVE MUSIC by Paul Mayasich with Benderheads FREE TREES while supplies last TASTY FOOD hot dogs, corn, chips, soda ARBOR DAY…

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Want to learn the latest about electric cars and charging infrastructure in Minnesota? Join Southeast Clean Energy Resource Team (SE CERT) for a free event on electric cars April  26th 3-5pm! We will hear from utility leaders from across the state who are leading the “charge” (pun intended!) to research how best to implement exciting changes in the automotive sector. You will have plenty of time to ask questions and take part in a discussion about electric cars and charging…

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Another Water and Soil Conservation Project from the Zumbro Watershed Partnership Saturday, May 7, 2011 Olmsted County Fairgrounds Parking Lot Intersection of Hwy. 63 (Broadway Avenue) and 14th Street SE Rochester, MN 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (or while supplies last) Systern Rain Barrels $63 (a $120 value) Earth Machine Composter $52 (a $100 value) Credit cards or checks only for the day of the sale. Questions? Call Zumbro Watershed Partnership Education Coordinator Kevin Strauss 507-993-3411 Or email him at education@zumbrowatershed.org Don’t…

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Join us on April 16, 11 am–6 pm to celebrate green living. Some Think Green Fair Highlights (but not all) Music: The Nodding Wild Onions, Adja Gildersleve, Corey Koehler, Astrogliders, Luke ‘n Bob Texas, Dan Heublein & Friends Hands-on Activities: Making bird feeders, walking sticks, self-watering containers, gardening tools and more! Tree Planting: RNeighborWoods will do several onsite demonstrations of the proper techniques to plant a tree. City Bus Demo: Learn how to use the bus, including how to pay and request…

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