2009, Cold but Cool!

Although the temps were unseasonably cold (hats, jackets and mittens were spotted) for the middle of July, many cool and fun things took place.

Here are a few of the many, many highlights!

Chef Chad Minor wowed visiters to the EcoSquared Fair with delicious fresh food options made per order. Yum!

Two of the delectible options: falafel and hummus.

This cutie is showing off her newly made "I Spy" bottle and is wearing a pair of egg carton glasses she crafted. These were just two of the many make and take activities for both kids and adults.

Showing off the sock puppets they just finished making!

Rosemary Haack shared her knowledge and experience with natural dyes. Very interesting stuff! Did you know natural fibers can be dyes with barks, flowers and even Kool-Aid?

 

Look for info. about the 2010 EcoSquared and Cass Co. Fairs starting early in 2010. Also - next year's fair will return to a 4 day fair. More time to take in all the fun!! See you then!

 

 
2009!!

We've got another great line-up this year. Check it out below or click HERE for a pdf poster.

 

Thursday, July 16th

1:00pm - Safe Mines to Protect Our Water - Sue Trnka, Minnesota Environmental Partnership (MEP)

2:00pm - Bonnie the Plant Doctor - Bonnie Hiniker, Sunshine Gardens

3:00pm - Energy? What Energy? - Ryan Hunt, Hunt Utilities Group

4:00pm - What YOU Can do to Change the World - Sue Trnka, MEP

5:00pm - Natural Landscaping & Lakescaping - Daniel Dix, WoodSpirit Gardens

6:00pm - Wow! I Didn't Know That About Bikes! - Allen Wynn, Easy Riders Bicycle & Sports Shop

 

Friday, July 17th

1:00pm - Intro to Solar - Jason Edens, Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL)

2:00pm - Natural Dyes - Rosemary Haack

2:00pm - Solar Tour - Jason Edens, RREAL *note: meet in Eco2 Bldg.

3:00pm -  The Culture of Baking - Raya Newbold

3:00pm - Solar Installation - Jason Edens, RREAL *note: meet in Eco2 Bldg.

4:00pm - The Art of Spinning - Dar Hofius, Baackus Hare Razors

5:00pm - Saving Energ & Saving Money in Your Home - Pete Lofstrom, Evergreen Energy Audits

6:00pm - Wow! I Didn't Know That About Bikes! - Allen Wynn, Easy Riders Bicycle & Sports Shop

4:00-8:00pm: Pine River Market Square - local farmers & crafters market

 

Saturday, July 18th

1:00pm - Saving Energy & Saving Money in Your Home - Sarah Hayden, RREAL

2:00pm - Community Supported Agriculture 101 - Dave Thomas, HUG

3:00pm - Creating a Wellness Toolbox - Amber Hunt, Heart & Hara Studio

4:00pm - Wild Edibles - Alma "Lady of the Woods" Christensen

5:00pm - Kitchen Staples: How to Use & Store Them - Raya newbold

6:00pm - Reclaiming Clothing - Raya Newbold