Sustainability
Alkaline Hydrolysis: A New Choice in Cremation
Sustainability
Natural water cremation has been legal in Minnesota since 2008. Learn why it's becoming more popular as a choice in final disposition as we better understand our carbon footprint and the effects flame cremation has on our environment.
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Instructors:
- Dean Fisher
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Northrop Community Education Center |
Beginner Organic Gardening
Sustainability
This class is designed for the beginner and will give you the basics of plant biology in simple terms. We’ll also discuss how to prepare your growing spaces and how to choose the best garden for you.
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Instructors:
- Sarah Hansen
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22nd 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Northrop Community Education Center |
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Instructors:
- Sarah Hansen
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Northrop Community Education Center |
Discussing the Realities of Buying Electric Vehicles
Sustainability
Learn practical information about purchasing electric vehicles from people who have gone through the process and what to expect from ownership. We'll review what questions are important to consider and what options are available now and...
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Instructors:
- Jonny Yucuis
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Northrop Community Education Center |
Live Green/Leave Green – What Will Be Your Legacy?
Sustainability
Your respect for nature and the environment doesn’t have to die with you. Discover the components of a green burial, natural cemeteries, and why they matter. Learn about holistic dying and the new burial movement.
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Instructors:
- Deah Kinion
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Northrop Community Education Center |
Living Sustainably in Rochester
Sustainability
This class is designed to help you make simple, impactful changes in your everyday life—no perfection required! You’ll explore how your daily choices connect to bigger climate outcomes, from saving energy and water to smarter shopping...
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Instructors:
- Lauren Jensen
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Northrop Community Education Center |
Neighborhood Energy Challenge - Home Energy Savings
Sustainability
In this one-hour workshop, you will learn what happens at a home energy audit and how it helps you plan for smart energy investments in your home.
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Instructors:
- Stacy Boots Camp
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Northrop Community Education Center |
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Instructors:
- Stacy Boots Camp
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Northrop Community Education Center |
Preserving the Harvest
Sustainability
This beginner's class covers topics of cold storage, freezing, dehydrating, and canning. Upon completion of this class you will: understand how to safely store food in a variety of ways; be able to choose a food preservation method...
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Instructors:
- Sarah Hansen
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Northrop Community Education Center |
Trash Talk: Finding the Proper Place for Your Waste in Olmsted County
Sustainability
Whether it’s household garbage, an old washing machine, or a can of paint, Olmsted County’s Integrated Solid Waste Management System provides a proper place for waste.
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Instructors:
- Anthony Wittmer
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Northrop Community Education Center |