Category Archives: Sustainability

Community and School Garden Mini-grants Offered by the U of M Northwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership

The University of Minnesota Northwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (NWRSDP) is offering mini-grants for gardens for communities and schools. The mini-grants can be used for gardening supplies, equipment and tools, and communication and outreach activities, up to a maximum award … Continue reading

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Final Designs Completed for Nature-Based Play Spaces in Crookston and Warren, Minn.

Final concepts for nature-based play spaces for the cities of Crookston and Warren, Minn. have now been completed and approved. The children’s play space for Crookston was designed for Castle Park, which is located off of Castle Street to the … Continue reading

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Results of Campus Energy Challenge to Be Announced April 19, 2011

With measurements complete, results of the groundbreaking Campus Energy Challenge, a collaborative project between the University of Minnesota, Crookston and Otter Tail Power Company, will be announced on Tuesday, April 19, 2011.  The announcement will be made at a special … Continue reading

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U of M, Crookston Highlights Earth Week 2011

Earth Week will be marked by several events at the University of Minnesota, Crookston including a campus clean up, activities to raise awareness, and a celebration of campus efforts to save energy. Crookston Students for Sustainable Development (CSSD) will kick … Continue reading

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