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FU's Walkability Map - Mapping your route to 10,000 steps a day

Finlandia University's Sustainability Committee launches their new campaign promoting "10,000 steps a day" for better health. View map>

Featured Resource

The Better World Shopping Guide (available at the Keweenaw Co-op)

A comprehensive guide for socially and environmentally responsible consumers. This book ranks every product on the shelf from A to F so you can quickly tell the "good guys" form the "bad guys" -- turning your grocery list into a powerful tool to change the world. Representing over 15 years of research, the data is distilled and organized into the most common product categories including coffee, energy bars, computers, gasoline, clothing, banks, cars, water and more. Available for sale at the Keweenaw Co-op in Hancock. More info>

Visit the Center

The reference library at the SKRC offers resources for green living

The SKRC reference library offers books, magazines, and video resources on a variety of topics regarding sustainable design and development. New resources are added frequently. Come on in and browse.

Featured Directory Listing

MI Upper Hand - U.P. Made Gifts, Products, and Art

MIUpperHand is an online marketplace designed to support the creative class of Michigan's Upper Peninsula by selling U.P. made goods to displaced Yoopers around the world. Our featured artists, producers, and creators of all kinds have at least two things in common: a resolute love for the communities of Michigan's Upper Penninsula (U.P.) where they choose to live, work, and play; and a talent for creating high quality goods that reflect their imagination, innovation, and standards for excellence.

Green Tip

To help you save energy and money, UPPCO offers an array of programs to help lower your costs and allow you to take advantage of energy efficiency rebates. For more information about these programs visit the Efficiency United website or call their customer service center at 877.367.3191

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Upcoming Events

2012 Bike 2 Work Day - Be Safe, Be Seen!

Date: Friday, May 18

Maybe you bike to work or school already or maybe you’d like to try it for the first time. Either way, join us in May for the annual Bike2Work Day. Those using other non-motorized modes of transportation (such as skateboarders and pedestrians) are welcome to join us too. More >

 
2012 Spring of Sustainability - Virtual and Live Events

Dates: March 26 - June 22

Three Months of FREE Virtual and Live Events with world-class sustainability pioneers empowering you to connect, collaborate and create a sustainable community and world! More than 100 sustainability pioneers will be presenting at this FREE online series of events almost daily. More>

 
Dinner & Dialogue: Designing a Rain Garden

Date: May 22
Time: 5:30-7:30
Place: Bridge School in Hancock

Designing A Rain Garden with Chuck Palosaari, Bridge School, and Dr. Jennifer Becker, MTU Dept of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Learn how rain gardens collect storm water and protect the water quality of lakes and streams. Gain design tips and how to integrate into the curricula. Please RSVP to Loret at 482-0331 or loret@copperisd.org or contact Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Math & Environmental Education for more info >

 
Isle Royale Botany Workshop (6th Annual)

Date: June 11-16, 2012

Experience four days in Lake Superior’s Isle Royale National Park
and learn to identify the diverse native plants of this incredible island! Download flyer>

 
Wetlands Plant Workshop - Keweenw Peninsula

Date: August 18-19
Time: 9am-4pm
Place: Eagle Harbor

Learn how to identify aquatic plants and invasive species in order to protect healthy ecosystems in inland lakes with botanist Janet Marr. More details >

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