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Join us for our 2023 Sustainability Week with the Environmental Institute at Â鶹ÉçÇø, October 2-6, 2023.

Monday, 10/2 (Â鶹ÉçÇø Commons)
Opening Feast, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Please join us for ground Bison Shepherd’s Pie, Wild Rice Pilaf, Maple Roasted Squash Souffle,
Garden Salad, Dinner Rolls, Fresh Melons and Berries

How Fond du Lac uses the Clean Water Act to Protect Tribal Waters, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Nancy Shuldt – Water Projects Coordinator, Fond du Lac Resource Management
Arianna Northbird – Water Resource Technician, Fond du Lac Resource Management

Tuesday, 10/3 (Â鶹ÉçÇø Commons)
Pollinators at Â鶹ÉçÇø, 2:30pm – 3:00pm
Aurora Salzer, Â鶹ÉçÇø Student

Planning and Planting for Pollinators, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Alyssa Bloss, Conservation Specialist II, Carlton Count Soil and Water Conservation District

Wednesday, 10/4 (Â鶹ÉçÇø Commons)
Seed Saving, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Erika Resendiz Alonso – Agriculture Community Outreach Coordinator, Â鶹ÉçÇø

Sharing Experiences, Reflections, Questions and Hope for the Future, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Rumbidzai Masawi – Health Equity Northland, The Solar Commons,
University of Minnesota Extension Northeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership

Thursday, 10/5 (Â鶹ÉçÇø Commons)
Artist Talk, 9:15am – 10:15am
Robert Desjarlait – Ojibwe Artist

Friday, 10/6 (Â鶹ÉçÇø Commons)
Climate, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Projects in Duluth, 9:30am – 10:30am
Presenter: Mindy Granley – Sustainability Officer, City of Duluth

Fond du Lac Food Sovereignty Showcase, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Gitigaaning: The Place of the Gardens Video Premiere and Fond du Lac Food Sovereignty Showcase, appetizers provided

Saturday, 10/7 (Gitigaaning)
Garlic Planting & Soil Test Demonstration, 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Gitigaaning (FDL Farm), 960 Cary Rd, Cloquet

Learn about the Environmental Institute at Â鶹ÉçÇø