Want to live more sustainably? This year’s Green Skills Sampler will be presented as engaging mini-sessions during Earth Fest! Drop in to learn practical eco-friendly skills while you’re enjoying all that Earth Fest has to offer.
Green Skills mini-classes will be held on the 3rd floor of the University Center. Drop in to as many as you'd like!
Full schedule, descriptions, & instructor bios here: Green Skills Event Guide 2026
*Class sessions & times are subject to change
Session 1 - 12:00-12:30pm
- Bicycle Maintenance | Truman Purdy (St. Croix Room)
- Vegetable Gardening | John Galgowski (Apple River Room)
Session 2 - 12:30-1:00pm
- Zero Waste Lifestyles | Cayla Bingham (Willow River Room)
- ID & Removal of Invasive Plants | Dr. Bob Marquis, The Prairie Enthusiasts (Eau Galle River Room)
Session 3 - 1:00-1:30pm
- Focus on Energy: Residential Rebates & Incentives | Jesse Krizan (St. Croix Room)
- Useful Plants in Your Backyard | Nancy Brooks (Apple River Room)
Session 4 - 1:30-2:00pm
- Backyard Composting | Rainbow Barry (Willow River Room)
- Basic Home Maintenance | Paul Steiner, Steiner Electric (Eau Galle River Room)
Session 5 - 2:00-2:30pm
- The Evolving World of Electric Vehicles | Mike Michaud (St. Croix Room)
- Intro to Beekeeping | Jerome Rodewald (Apple River Room)
Session 6 - 2:30-3:00pm
- Food Preservation | Laura Anderson, Local Food & Sustainable Ag Team (Eau Galle River Room)
- Wild Mushroom Identification | Tavis Lynch (Willow River Room)
This year's mini-sessions are FREE! Sponsored by Hope for Earth with grant funding from the St. Croix Valley Foundation.
Offered in partnership between SDRF Community Education, Hope for Earth, UWRF Sustainability, & Earth Fest.
