Solving a Thorny Problem
This fall, with the help of volunteers, the Ecolibrium3 Urban Farm team took steps to address the thorny problem of invasive buckthorn on the farm. Common Buckthorn and Glossy Buckthorn are two plants not native to Northern Minnesota that have traits that allow them to take over ecosystems if left unchecked.
Wrapping Up a Successful E-Bike Season
We have been partnering with BikeMN through the E-bike Commuter Assistance Program to host a fleet of e-bikes. It has been a great opportunity for staff to increase ridership and learn more about transportation options for newer riders.
Five Reasons Why I Joined AmeriCorps (and Why You Should Too)
Eco3 staff member and former VISTA member, Reese, served in AmeriCorps to gain work experience and build skills. Read more about why she joined our VISTA program and why you should join AmeriCorps too!
New Staff Feature: Simon
Ecolibrium3 is pleased to welcome a new staff member, Simon Giese. Simon, a former AmeriCorps VISTA member, will continue his work at Ecolibrium3 as Program Specialist: Economic and Workforce Developer
Sign Up For a Home Energy Assessment and Learn Ways to Save!
As winter approaches, homes can start to remind us of their quirks and struggles. Cold leaks, ice dams, and high energy bills are just a few examples that homeowners face as the weather becomes colder. The Eco3 Energy Team can help residents learn more about their homes and teach ways to save energy and money.
The AmeriCorps Legacy House: A Livable Legacy
Since our last Legacy House update on installing the kitchen, we have hit another major milestone. When we acquired the house in 2018, the City of Duluth had deemed the house unfit for inhabitants, a.k.a., condemned. The house was vacant and no longer being cared for; the roof had failed, had extensive water damage, and was, in many ways, unsafe
Launching a New AmeriCorps Year
Fall is a busy time of year for our AmeriCorps programs! We recently welcomed a new member, Audrey, to the VISTA Corps and participated in the 9/11 Day of Service.
Whole Food Cooking with Local Teens
In July and August, we conducted another Whole Food, Whole You Community Culinary Series. This time around, the class was tailored to teens and their caregivers. We collaborated with the Duluth School Community Collaborative, which recruited teens from Denfield High School and Lincoln Park Middle School.
The AmeriCorps Legacy House: Something’s Cooking!
Since our last Legacy House update on finishing carpentry, we have made more visible improvements at the house; the kitchen has been installed!
Sharing Abundance at the Summer Sampler
The Eco3 Farm Summer Sampler was held on August 23rd at the Eco3 Urban Farm. This was the farm’s biggest event of the season, an opportunity to invite community members to witness the abundance of the farm.
LNPK Grocery: Developing Our Floor, Shelves, and Food Inventory
Have you ever wondered how stores determine what to sell? For LNPK Grocery, we have undergone several phases of planning to determine what products we will sell, how they will be displayed, and what the layout of our store will look like.
Eco3 AmeriCorps is Back!
After our termination earlier this year, the Eco3 AmeriCorps programs are back! The Energy Training Corps and VISTA Programs are hard at work, planning our next program year. Learn more about what has happened and sign up on our interest form to be notified when applications open.