Bloomington Sustainability Fair

at Bloomington Civic Plaza (same time/place as the Bloomington Farmer's Market)

Don't miss out on Bloomington's first ever Sustainability Fair!  September 28th, 8am-1pm, at teh Bloomington Civic Plaza (City Hall).

Come and check out the Sustainability Fair and then the Bloomington Farmer's Market, in one stop.

Everyone is up for a good time with hands-on learning, amusing games, instructive demonstrations, and informative conversations surrounding sustainability.

Over 20 resource organizations specializing in energy, environmental health, water, transportation, waste reduction, and gardening will be attending.

You'll have a chance to:

- learn how to make your rain garden dreams a reality through local grants and guidance from watershed experts.

- get your home prepped for winter by singing up for a discounted Home Energy Squad Enhanced Visit,

- concoct your own eco-friendly all-purpose cleaner,

- register to win sustainable prizes, such as a rain barrel, LED light bulbs, power-strips, etc.

- and much more!

Enjoy biking?  Got kids?  Love beautiful fall weather?  Stop by St. Luke's Church parking lot (W. Old Shakopee & W 100st Street) at 8:00 am for either a 10-mile community bike ridge or kid's bike safety rodeo led by a League of American Bicyclists certified instructor followed by a two-mile family ride.  Post-ride: enjoy snacks and a prize raffle.

The Bush Lake Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, is a member of the Bloomington Sustainability Coalition, which is a sponsor of this great event.  Please consider stopping by the event, to help support and learn what the Bush Lake Chapter is involved with to hep make our community a better, and more sustainable, place to live and work.  Help out if you can.