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LSC Hosts Third and Final “Green 101” Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 27

By Gary Kruchowski

“Locally Adapted Food Systems” Finding whole, organic and unprocessed foods is becoming an increasing challenge in our hurry-up fast food culture. But that might be changing. In “Locally Adapted Food Systems,” presenter Randel Hansen discusses how more and more people are pursuing alternatives such as farmers markets, agricultural endeavors, community and household gardens. Hansen, a food systems... more »

LSC Presents Make ‘N’ Take Rain Barrel Workshop Oct. 10

By Gary Kruchowski

As an offshoot of their “Green 101” Lecture Series, Lake Superior College is hosting a “Make ‘N’ Take” Rain Barrel Workshop this Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in room S2964. Leading the workshop will be David Stark, owner of Stark Enterprises, LLC, an environmental consulting firm specializing in water, waste... more »

LSC Continues Their Green 101 Lecture Series October 6 with “Greening Your Home”

By Gary Kruchowski

“Greening Your Home: From Energy Efficiency to Renewable Energy Options” will be the next free “Green 101” presentation to be held at Lake Superior College, taking place on Tuesday, October 6. This presentation will cover the wide range of options for making your home more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. It will also help you... more »

Green 101: Lake Superior College Continues Free Lecture Series

By Gary Kruchowski

Lake Superior College has announced that it will continue its “Green 101” series this fall with three free lectures. Along with the free lectures, there will also be an additional “Make ‘N’ Take” workshop. The “Green 101” series covers a variety of topics that focus on what it means to be “sustainably green.” The series begins... more »

Rain Barrel/Composter Sale June 27

By jablixt

The Western Lake Sanitary Sewer District (WLSSD) and the Regional Stormwater Protection Team will host a sale of rain barrels, composters and kitchen scrap buckets on Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in LSC’s parking lot. The 55-gallon rain barrels will sell for $40;  the “Earth Machine” composters for $50  and... more »

Green 101 Presents Worm Composting Workshop at LSC

By Gary Kruchowski

A new workshop at LSC will show you how a squiggly little creature can recycle your leftover food scraps and turn them into rich fertilizer for your vegetable garden and houseplants. As an offshoot of their Green 101 Lecture Series, Lake Superior College will host a Green 101 Worm Composting Workshop on Saturday, May 30... more »

Green 101 – Worm Composting Workshop

By Mat Gilderman

When: Saturday, May 30 10 a.m. – 12 noon Cost: $15 Where: Room E2018 Check out the latest Green 101 event with the May 30 Worm Composting Workshop. Experts will work with you to construct a home worm bin for indoor composting. Also, learn how to use worms to compost, basic care and feeding of your worms,... more »

LSC hosts third and final “Green 101” Lecture on May 19

By Gary Kruchowski

Topic is “Local Green Design and Building: Past Present and Future” Lake Superior College will present the third and final Green 101 lecture with “Local Green Design and Building: Past Present and Future” on Tuesday, May 19. Rachel Wagner, co-owner of Wagner Zaun Architecture will be the feature speaker. Wagner will talk about what defines “green building,”... more »

LSC hosts second of three “Green 101” Lectures on May 5

By Gary Kruchowski

Dave Stark of Stark Enterprises, LLC will present “How Big is your Eco-Footprint?” (Duluth, Minn.) – Lake Superior College will present the second of three Green 101 lectures with “How Big is Your Eco-Footprint” on Tuesday, May 5. Dave Stark, owner of environmental consulting firm Stark Enterprises, will talk about how to assess your ecological footprint... more »