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DESCRIPTION:This class will teach you the basics of electricity\, how to me
 asure it and read your electric bill\, and how to make small repairs in you
 r home such as replacing outlets\, switches\, and light fixtures. Sponsored
  by EarthFest and Destination Medical Center.
DTEND:20261022T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261021T233000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Basic Electricity (8121.131)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DESCRIPTION:This beginner's class covers topics of cold storage\, freezing\
 , dehydrating\, and canning. Upon completion of this class you will: unders
 tand how to safely store food in a variety of ways\; be able to choose a fo
 od preservation method fitting the food type and intended use\; know how to
  choose a dehydrator\, blancher\, canner\, and other tools for food preserv
 ation\; and have a list of food items you can begin preserving right away. 
 Bring a lunch!
DTEND:20260924T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20260924T130000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Preserving the Harvest (7840.131)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26937/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 preserving-the-harvest#7840.131
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DESCRIPTION:This beginner's class covers topics of cold storage\, freezing\
 , dehydrating\, and canning. Upon completion of this class you will: unders
 tand how to safely store food in a variety of ways\; be able to choose a fo
 od preservation method fitting the food type and intended use\; know how to
  choose a dehydrator\, blancher\, canner\, and other tools for food preserv
 ation\; and have a list of food items you can begin preserving right away. 
 Bring a lunch!
DTEND:20261024T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261024T130000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Preserving the Harvest (7840.132)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26937/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 preserving-the-harvest#7840.132
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DESCRIPTION:In this one-hour workshop\, you will learn what happens at a ho
 me energy audit and how it helps you plan for smart energy investments in y
 our home. You will also take away some great ideas for DIY home energy impr
 ovements including simple\, low\, and no-cost ways to start saving right aw
 ay. At the end of the workshop you will have plenty of time for questions a
 nd the opportunity to sign up for a discounted energy audit if you are a cu
 stomer of both MER and RPU. Each household that signs up for an audit will 
 receive an energy saving goodie bag. Cosponsored with Minnesota Energy Reso
 urces (MER)\, rochesterschools Public Utilities (RPU)\, and the Center for 
 Energy and Environment (CEE).
DTEND:20261114T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261114T153000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Energy Challenge - Home Energy Savings (8015.132)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26953/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 neighborhood-energy-challenge-home-energy-savings#8015.132
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DESCRIPTION:In this one-hour workshop\, you will learn what happens at a ho
 me energy audit and how it helps you plan for smart energy investments in y
 our home. You will also take away some great ideas for DIY home energy impr
 ovements including simple\, low\, and no-cost ways to start saving right aw
 ay. At the end of the workshop you will have plenty of time for questions a
 nd the opportunity to sign up for a discounted energy audit if you are a cu
 stomer of both MER and RPU. Each household that signs up for an audit will 
 receive an energy saving goodie bag. Cosponsored with Minnesota Energy Reso
 urces (MER)\, rochesterschools Public Utilities (RPU)\, and the Center for 
 Energy and Environment (CEE).
DTEND:20260918T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20260917T223000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Energy Challenge - Home Energy Savings (8015.131)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26953/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 neighborhood-energy-challenge-home-energy-savings#8015.131
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DESCRIPTION:In this one-hour workshop\, you will learn what happens at a ho
 me energy audit and how it helps you plan for smart energy investments in y
 our home. You will also take away some great ideas for DIY home energy impr
 ovements including simple\, low\, and no-cost ways to start saving right aw
 ay. At the end of the workshop you will have plenty of time for questions a
 nd the opportunity to sign up for a discounted energy audit if you are a cu
 stomer of both MER and RPU. Each household that signs up for an audit will 
 receive an energy saving goodie bag. Cosponsored with Minnesota Energy Reso
 urces (MER)\, rochesterschools Public Utilities (RPU)\, and the Center for 
 Energy and Environment (CEE).
DTEND:20260918T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20260917T230000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Energy Challenge - Home Energy Savings (8015.131)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26953/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 neighborhood-energy-challenge-home-energy-savings#8015.131
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DESCRIPTION:Many people have heard the term "permaculture" before\, but don
 ’t understand what it is. Permaculture is a creative design process based o
 n whole-systems thinking informed by ethics and design principles. In this 
 class we will learn the origin of permaculture\, its ethics\, principles\, 
 and how we can apply these in our lives. There will be several examples giv
 en of successful outcomes and plenty of time for questions and discussion. 
 Sponsored by EarthFest and Destination Medical Center.
DTEND:20261001T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20260930T230000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Introduction to Permaculture Design and Its Applications (8126.131)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26952/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 introduction-to-permaculture-design-and-its-applications#8126.131
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s household garbage\, an old washing machine\, or a 
 can of paint\, Olmsted County’s Integrated Solid Waste Management System pr
 ovides a proper place for waste. Participants will learn about the unique s
 ervices provided by the Recycling Center Plus\, Hazardous Waste Facility\, 
 Yard Waste Compost Site\, Waste-to-Energy Facility\, and Kalmar Landfill. C
 lass participants will also learn about the items that should and should no
 t be placed in curbside garbage bins & recycling carts. Sponsored by EarthF
 est and Destination Medical Center.
DTEND:20261113T021500Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261113T001500Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Trash Talk: Finding the Proper Place for Your Waste in Olmsted Coun
 ty (8186.131)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26961/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 trash-talk-finding-the-proper-place-for-your-waste-in-olmsted-county#8186.1
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DESCRIPTION:Is solar right for you? Does solar work in Minnesota? How much 
 energy can it produce? What are the costs? What incentives are available? I
 s there maintenance? Come learn the answers to these questions and more. Th
 ere will be many photos of installations. An optional video tour of a local
  solar home will follow the class for those who would like to see a system 
 in action. Cosponsored with Rochester Public Utilities (RPU).
DTEND:20261010T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261010T143000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Solar Energy for Your Home or Business (8273.131)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26957/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 solar-energy-for-your-home-or-business#8273.131
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DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to help you make simple\, impactful chan
 ges in your everyday life—no perfection required! You’ll explore how your d
 aily choices connect to bigger climate outcomes\, from saving energy and wa
 ter to smarter shopping and transportation habits. Whether you’re just curi
 ous or ready to take the next step\, you’ll leave feeling inspired\, empowe
 red\, and connected to a community working toward a more sustainable and re
 silient rochesterschools. Sponsored by EarthFest and Destination Medical Ce
 nter.
DTEND:20261014T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261013T230000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Living Sustainably in Rochester (8124.131)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26958/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 living-sustainably-in-rochester#8124.131
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed for the beginner and will give you the b
 asics of plant biology in simple terms. We’ll also discuss how to prepare y
 our growing spaces and how to choose the best garden for you. Upon completi
 on of this class\, you’ll have a list of possible produce to grow tailored 
 to your own particular space and to the amount of time you want to devote t
 o your garden.
DTEND:20261022T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261022T130000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Beginner Organic Gardening (7267.131)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26985/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 beginner-organic-gardening#7267.131
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed for the beginner and will give you the b
 asics of plant biology in simple terms. We’ll also discuss how to prepare y
 our growing spaces and how to choose the best garden for you. Upon completi
 on of this class\, you’ll have a list of possible produce to grow tailored 
 to your own particular space and to the amount of time you want to devote t
 o your garden.
DTEND:20261212T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261212T140000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Beginner Organic Gardening (7267.132)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26985/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 beginner-organic-gardening#7267.132
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DESCRIPTION: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 movemen
 t. Minnesota families now have more choices—you need to be aware of them! H
 uman composting? Explore alternatives to the commercial funeral and learn h
 ow to care for loved ones with an open heart and minimal environmental impa
 ct. Sponsored by EarthFest and Destination Medical Center.
DTEND:20261112T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261112T000000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Live Green/Leave Green – What Will Be Your Legacy? (8125.131)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/27016/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 live-green-leave-green-what-will-be-your-legacy#8125.131
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DESCRIPTION:Our world is facing unprecedented social\, economic\, and ecolo
 gical risks resulting from extreme growth over the past 100 years. Society 
 is quickly approaching the limits to growth. With depleting resources\, our
  future will have significantly less energy available\, and we are unprepar
 ed for the impacts of this reality. In this course\, we will explore the "h
 ow and why" of our current predicament and examine potential future pathway
 s where our efforts could succeed. Sponsored by EarthFest and Destination M
 edical Center.
DTEND:20261008T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261007T230000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Transitioning to a Resilient & Sustainable Future (8343.131)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/27028/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 transitioning-to-a-resilient-sustainable-future#8343.131
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DESCRIPTION:Natural water cremation has been legal in Minnesota since 2008.
  Learn why it's becoming more popular as a choice in final disposition as w
 e better understand our carbon footprint and the effects flame cremation ha
 s on our environment.
DTEND:20261028T160500Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261028T144500Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Alkaline Hydrolysis: A New Choice in Cremation (7216.131)
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 nternal
URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26995/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 alkaline-hydrolysis-a-new-choice-in-cremation#7216.131
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DESCRIPTION:Compost is the absolute best soil amendment you can use on your
  food and flower gardens\, and it is easy to make your own without expensiv
 e tumblers or other fancy equipment. You don't need to worry about specific
  ratios or additives. Use common materials and recycle the nutrients you al
 ready have to make black gold. This one-hour class will teach you all you n
 eed to know to get composting!
DTEND:20261007T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261006T223000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Home Composting Made Simple (7352.131)
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URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/27296/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 home-composting-made-simple#7352.131
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical information about purchasing electric vehicles 
 from people who have gone through the process and what to expect from owner
 ship. We'll review what questions are important to consider and what option
 s are available now and in the future. We'll keep the information light and
  digestible\, but allow for time to dig into additional questions and inter
 ests as they come up. Join us to find out what the EV smiles are all about!
  Sponsored by EarthFest and Destination Medical Center.
DTEND:20261105T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20261105T000000Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Discussing the Realities of Buying Electric Vehicles (8122.131)
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 ternal
URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26960/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 discussing-the-realities-of-buying-electric-vehicles#8122.131
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DESCRIPTION:Is your furnace getting to the end of its life and needing a re
 placement? Or you’re looking to heat and cool your home with fewer emission
 s? A heat pump heating & AC system may be right for you. Learn what you nee
 d to know about heating and cooling your home with an electric heat pump sy
 stem from people that use them year-round in their own homes during rochest
 erschools’s cold winters and hot summers. We’ll cover the basics of how hea
 t pumps work\, options available today\, things to consider for your situat
 ion\, finding the right contractor\, and what to expect after you get it in
 stalled. We’ll share first-hand insights and examples from rochesterschools
  area residents and have time for questions. Sponsored by EarthFest and Des
 tination Medical Center.
DTEND:20260923T014500Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T141711Z
DTSTART:20260922T231500Z
LOCATION:Northrop Community Education Center
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Home Heating with Heat Pumps (8127.131)
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 nternal
URL:https://rochesterschools.arux.app/course/26978/2026-fall-adult-catalog/
 home-heating-with-heat-pumps#8127.131
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