Appreciation for the 2024 Eco3 Urban Farm Volunteers
A multitude of organizations assisted the Eco3 Urban Farm throughout the 2024 season, helping us complete many projects. We are very appreciative of all our hard working volunteers and look forward to collaborating again. Check out the seasons highlights!
SEE Justice Fellowship Development
Eco3 is developing the Social, Economic and Environmental Justice (SEE Justice) Fellowship to empower Black community members in Duluth, thanks to funding from the EPA’s Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program. Get a glimpse of the programs current work, what’s ahead, and how to get involved.
2024 Farm in Review
The 2024 season at the Ecolibrium3 Urban Farm was vital for the growth of our plants and projects. From composting, to weed management landscaping, to planting cover crops, it was a season building. Read more about the ways we strengthened the health of our soil.
Energy Training Corps
Eco3 is developing an Energy Training Corps. This AmeriCorps program is an entry into the energy efficiency workforce and will equip members with energy industry certifications. Members will learn the basics of energy assessment, weatherization protocols, and help people improve their housing stock.
Legacy House Fall Updates
The Legacy House continues to moves ever closer to a livable home for future Eco3 VISTAs with the progress of interior and exterior renovations The
Honoring 9/11 by Supporting Local Disaster Preparedness
The National Day of Service is a time for VISTA members to come together for a common cause. This January, our VISTAs supported the NAACP Martin Luther King Day celebrations. See how our community marked this important day together.
Lincoln Park Art Walk: A New Look for 2024
Ecolibrium3 took on the task of revitalizing the signage for the 13 murals showcased throughout Lincoln Park, worn away by years of Duluth weather. Check out the new updates here!
RE-AMP Network’s 2024 Annual Meeting Recap
Over 100 participants attended the 2024 RE-AMP Network’s Annual Meeting. Sessions focused on the shared goal of equitably eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in the Midwest by 2050.
Get Ready and Be Prepared for Winter with a Home Energy Assessment!
As part of our work with the RE-AMP Network, we are participating in the free Home Energy Office Hours program.
Ecolibrium3 Welcomes a New VISTA Cohort
We are pleased to welcome 17 new AmeriCorps VISTA members and 2 VISTA Team Leaders to our 2024-2025 Ecolibrium3 VISTA Corps Cohort!
Ecolibrium3 Welcomes Four New Staff
Eco3 is pleased to welcome for new staff members. Jackie and Toussaint Stewart, Laec Lekander, and Reese Van Houten joined the Eco3 team this fall.
Eco3 Farm and Food Happenings
From enjoying a summer shindig, to celebrating the 2024 Saturdays at the Farm event series with a good old fashioned corn roast, the Eco3 Urban Farm has been busy.