Visit the Center

The SKRC is located in the Jutila Center for Global Design & Business in the old Portage Hospital in Hancock, two doors down from the Kangas Café. The Center hosts a number of exhibits spotlighting sustainable projects and resources in the Keweenaw Peninsula, a small reference library, and a conference area.

Hours
The SKRC is open to the public during regular business hours, except during scheduled events.

Schedule an event at the SKRC
If you or your group are working towards sustainability and are looking for a comfortable place to meet, the round table at the SKRC can host small groups of 8-10 people. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for reservations, phone: (906)487-7339.

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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.

The SKRC is the headquarters for the Keweenaw Green Map® Project

Green Map® System promotes inclusive participation in sustainable community development worldwide, using mapmaking as a medium. Open Green Maps are designed to be explored, customized and enhanced by people like you. You can share your insights, ratings and images or suggest, compare, and share sites. View the Keweenaw Green Map >

What are your ideas for a sustainable Keweenaw?

The Affinity Wall ideas board is an interactive space at the SKRC for posting your thoughts and ideas about sustainability issues in the Keweenaw.

View postings as PDF >

Upcoming Events

Wendy E. Brawer, Founding Director of Green Map System speaks at Finlandia University Gallery

Date: Sept 23, 2010
Time: 7-8:30pm, Designer speaks at 7:15
Place: Finlandia University Gallery - Finnish American Heritage Center

Exhibit: Green Maps of the World - Charting a Sustainable Future (Sept 20-Oct 16)

Wendy E. Brawer is Green Map System's Founder and Director. She has been an eco-designer, public educator and consultant since 1990. Wendy created the first Green Apple Map of New York City in 1992 and published the 5th citywide edition in 2006. Wendy initiated the global Green Map System in 1995 and continues to lead its development. She is founder of a small eco-design firm, Modern World Design, that focuses on energy generation and waste reduction. Recognized as one of the top 50 Visonairies by Utne Magazine in 2009. More about Wendy >

1st Annual Green Schools National Conference

Place: Minneapolis, MN
Date: October 24-26, 2010

The theme of this conference is "Growing Green Schools Across America." This event will provide a unique forum and opportunity for the national K-12 education community to meet, network, learn and share ideas around greening our nation's schools. More info >

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Upcoming Events