UMD Winter Sustainability Fair
Thursday, December 4, 2008, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kirby Student Center

Come learn what's happening at UMD and in the surrounding community to make this world a better and more sustainable place to live! There will be informational booths, demonstrations, and panel discussions on many topics including: Sustainability at UMD, Agriculture, Business, Community, Energy and Water.

Panel Discussions on Sustainability - in the Kirby Lounge - get there early to get a cozy chair!

11:00 Sustainability at UMD - Discover sustainable changes that have been made on the UMD campus, and learn about sustainability commitments for the future.
12:00 Social Sustainability and Equity in Duluth - County Commissioner Steve O'Neil and representatives from Lifehouse and the New San Marco Apartments
1:00 Sustainability in Business – Hear from business owners about sustainability and their bottom line, as well as what it means to be an 'Early Adopter' of sustainable practices
2:00 Local Sustainable Agriculture - Hear from local farmers, marketers, and consumers about the impact of localized agriculture
3:00 Energy Conservation and Innovation – Tired of big electricity and utility bills? Learn how to reduce your bills from Dean Talbott, Minnesota Power’s energy conservation expert, and Eric Schlack, City of Duluth Gas and Energy Coordinator.
4:00 Water/storm water - Project presentations from UMD students

Coming from off-campus? Parking/Campus Map: http://www.d.umn.edu/parking/lots.html

Contact Leah Nelson at 218.726.8482 [email protected] or Brian Bluhm at 218.726.6623 [email protected] with questions.