Sustainable Living in Rochester

Name: Sustainable Living in Rochester
Start: 2025-02-05T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-05T20:30:00-06:00
Location: Northrop Community Education Center

Schedule

Wed Feb 05 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Northrop Community Education Center | Rochester, MN

Register here: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/23519/2025-adult-winter-spring-catalog/sustainable-living-in-rochester
Are you interested in living more sustainably but unsure where to start? This course will provide a better understanding of the means and methods for achieving a sustainable lifestyle, beginning with your home and diet, and covering ideas for earth-friendly transportation, cleaning, and purchasing. Additionally, the course will offer an overview of online tools and resources, as well as specific options available in Rochester, to help you make environmentally friendly decisions. This event is sponsored by EarthFest and Destination Medical Center.
Your instructor is Lauren Jensen. Lauren has spent the past seven years in the field of sustainability with experience in both the nonprofit and local government sectors. Most recently she spent four years as the Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Rochester. She currently works at Destination Medical Center (DMC) as their Energy & Sustainability Manager, developing strategies and implementation tactics that connect environmental sustainability goals to equitable human health - focusing on buildings, transportation, and public realm. She works to create a culture of sustainability in Rochester, collaborating with a variety of partners to build capacity and develop communities that are truly sustainable for all.