Springboard for the Arts and Otter Tail County Solid Waste are excited to present a series of free, monthly hands-on workshops led by local artists and sustainability-minded creatives!
Taking place at Springboard’s downtown Fergus Falls location through June, "Sustainability Studios" are intergenerational, creative gatherings that invite the public to use art and innovation to reduce everyday waste. This ongoing series aims to educate and encourage small but significant lifestyle changes that contribute to regional and global sustainability while celebrating our region’s unique cultural heritage.
Upcoming Workshops (April-June, 2023):
Sustainability Studios: Green Spring Cleaning
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Central Time
Location: Springboard for the Arts office, Fergus Falls (201 W. Lincoln Avenue)
A small percentage of chemicals are tested for human health and safety, and we too often reach for harsh chemicals to get our cleaning done. Led by Cedar Walters, this workshop will share how to properly use and disposal of household chemicals, and how to mix up non-toxic cleaners with ingredients you already have in your pantry.
Sustainability Studios: Garden Glow Up
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Central Time
Location: Springboard for the Arts office, Fergus Falls (201 W. Lincoln Avenue)
Led by Karen Terry, this class will teach you how to (and why!) design a rain garden to capture runoff, using native plants that our bees and butterflies seek out and depend on. In addition, we will each make our own bee watering station to take home!
Sustainability Studios: Seeds of Intention
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Central Time
Location: Springboard for the Arts office, Fergus Falls (201 W. Lincoln Avenue)
Connect to your highest self, your intuition, and your relationship with food and the soil in this interactive workshop with Emily Reno, founder of Mezclada, whose mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of land stewards through personal growth education, research, and storytelling.
Space is limited.
Have a question about Sustainability Studios? Contact Programs & Activities Coordinator Adam Pankow by phone at 218-531-1654 or email adam@springboardforthearts.org.
