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10-18-12AGENDA Envision Connection Project Executive Board October 18, 2012 7:00 p.m. Brookview Community Center, Conference Room Board of Directors: Shep Harris, Chair, Blair Tremere, Vice Chair, Lynn Gitelis, Sharon Glover, Jim Heidelberg, Cindy Inselmann, Helene Johnson, Philip Lund, Dean Penk, Mike Schleif, Marshall Tanick, Staff Liaison: Sandy Werts. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of the Minutes of August 16, 2012 4. Old Business • Development of recommendation for City Council on Envision Board role and on 2012 program priorities (Request by City Council at April 10 meeting, minutes attached; review of Council Resolution No. 07-35; review 1-19-12 Mayor's suggestions) 5. Reports and Updates A. Lilac Planting B. Hall of Fame C. Envision Award D. Valley Volunteer Day E. Bridge Builder Activities 6. Communications o Hennepin County Green Partners 7. Other Business 8. Future Meetings — November 15, December 20 9. Adjournment * If you have business to bring up — let us know at the time the agenda is approved, and it will be inserted at the appropriate place on the agenda. Minutes Envision Connection Project Executive Board August 16, 2012 7:00 p.m. Brookview Community Center, Conference Room Directors Present: Blair Tremere, Vice Chair, Lynn Gitelis (by Phone), Jim Heidelberg (7:30 pm), Cindy Inselmann (7:25 pm), Helene Johnson, Philip Lund, Dean Penk, Mike Schleif, Marshall Tanick (7:35 pm) Directors Absent: Shep Harris, Sharon Glover Staff Liaison: Sandy Werts. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm by Vice Chair Blair Tremere. 2. Approval of Agenda Johnson asked that Global Golden Valley be added to the agenda with the Farmer's Market Booth. Motion: Schleif moved to approve the agenda as amended. Johnson seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 3. Approval of the Minutes of May 10, 2012 Motion: It was moved by Schleif and seconded by Penk to approve the Minutes of May 10, 2012 as written. Motion carried. 4. Old Business • Development of recommendation for City Council on Envision Board role and on 2012 program priorities (Request by City Council at April 10 meeting, minutes attached; review of Council Resolution No. 07-35; review 1-19-12 Mayor's suggestions) The Board discussed the draft proposal as worked on at the May 10 meeting and edited by Tremere prior to the August 10 meeting. A number of new edits were made. Werts will make the changes to the document and send it to the Board. There was discussion of the importance of letting the City Council know what the board has done what it's currently doing and what the Board wants to do in the future. Tremere said there are two phases in the work the Envision Board has to do for the City Council: Phase 1 is to update the resolution and Phase II is the accomplishments, goals and needs or recommendations. Heidelberg said the Board needs to emphasize that we want a council liaison. 5. Reports and Updates A. Ice Cream Social — Werts said that over 400 people attended the concert. $48 in donations was received. There were four sponsors who each gave $125. Lund said that more tubs of ice cream were used this year. Werts said the bill has not been received yet. B. Envision Award Presentation — the Envision Award was given to the Garden Club at the August 6 City Council Meeting. Tremere said the Garden Club was pleased with receiving the honor. C. Farmer's Market Booth/Global Golden Valley — Johnson said there will be music, food demos and children's activities. Help is needed at 8 am to set up tables & chairs. Penk said he will help. Envision is scheduled to be at the Farmer's Market on September 16 and October 7. No one volunteered to be at the Market on September 16. Werts will ask Linda Loomis to take Envision off the schedule. Lund said he is available to help on October 7. Valley Volunteer Day is on October 6. Jennifer Lara Mathwig is moving to Maple Grove the end of August, but is working on this year's event. Buckthorn busting at the Historical Society Building is planned. There may be another location in a local neighborhood. The children's activity will be painting pumpkins to give away. D. 125th Anniversary Events — The Time capsule was set in the ground on June 24 and the interpretive sign was ordered. A place at city hall has been secured for the Hall of Fame east of the elevator. Tanick said they are planning a modest breakfast ceremony. They are contemplating the next Hall of Fame. E. Lilac Planting — Lilac planting will occur on September 22. The two triangles along the north on-ramp to 169 will be planted. Maintenance to the area planted in 2010 will go on at the same time. A request was made to the Foundation for funding. Penk said that they are limiting grants to $500. 6. Communications • The I -Neighbors Newsletter — A communication was received from i -neighbors about the updates they are making in their services. Golden Valley has made the change to CommonPlace. The board agreed that there is no reason to support two venues. • Home Depot Foundation Community Impact Grants — Home Depot has grants of up to $5000 available to community groups with projects. They prefer projects that help service people. Schleif suggested seeing how many applications are made and how many grants are given. Penk saw this as an opportunity for the Golden Valley Community Foundation to connect with the Home Depot Foundation on a foundation level. 7. Other Business -None 8. Future Meetings — Werts and Heidelberg will be out of town on September 20. She will send out a survey to find out when people are available. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:25 pm. DRAFT for discussion only, Reviewed and revised by Board, August 16, 2012 TO: Golden Valley City Council FROM: Envision Connection Project Executive Board SUBJECT: Recommended Language for City Council Consideration Relative to Envision Connection Project Executive Board [see Resolution No. 07-35] A. Mission The Executive Board shall advance specific implementation strategies for the Connection Project that meets the following objectives: 1. Promote the ideals of the Envision Connection Project by engaging and empowering citizens of Golden Valley to participate in projects and activities that strengthen the community. 2. Provide connection and networking opportunities for individuals, groups and businesses inspired by a particular vision for enhancing the quality of life in the Community. 3. Encourage interaction among city officials and employees, volunteers, and others to advance the vision. 4. Develop and promote events to involve more people in community life. 5. Create a sense of progress toward vision. B. Responsibilities The Executive Board shall: 1. Submit a periodic to the city council as may be requested describing activities, events and achievements. 2. Secure Council approval for proposed activities which involve city personnel, city resources, or related expenditures of public funds 3. Take leadership in implementation of Board activities or facilitate the implementation of those activities by other community organizations or individuals; 4. Identify ways to accomplish the Envision Connection Project mission and responsibilities through another entity or entities outside the scope of city government while retaining the possibility of links to the City of Golden Valley. Resolution 07-35 August 21, 2007 Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE ENVISION CONNECTION PROJECT EXECUTIVE BOARD WHEREAS, Envision Golden Valley encouraged citizens to share their individual ideas and develop a collective vision for the community; and WHEREAS, those ideas coalesced into the themes of creatively connecting people and places and inspiring care for the community, further detailed in the Vision Guide: A Shared Vision for Golden Valley's Future, referred to herein as "the vision"; and WHEREAS, the Golden Valley City Council (Council) desires community involvement in carrying forward ideas brought forth as part of Envision Golden Valley; and WHEREAS, the Council has identified the Golden Valley Connection Project as a way to provide for citizen involvement, and would like to continue the tenure of this Board from that Established In Resolution 06-08, Extending The Scope Of The Envision Connection Project Executive Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, that the Executive Board of the Envision Connection Project is hereby continued with the following mission, responsibilities and procedures: I. MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Mission The Executive Board shall advance specific implementation strategies for the Connection Project that meet the following objectives: 1. Present the Vision Guide to the community and get feedback from interested parties; help them to understand the vision and know where to go for more information. 2. Link people, groups and resources that are inspired by particular visions. 3. Encourage interaction between the Council, City staff and Envision volunteers and other citizens on ways to advance the vision. 4. Sponsor events or other strategies to involve more people in advancing the vision. 5. Create a community -wide sense of progress toward the vision. Resolution 07-35 - Continued B. Responsibilities The Executive Board shall: August 21, 2007 1. develop a schedule for proposed activities for a two-year period, from August of 2007 through August of 2009, with a detailed budget for each activity or group of activities, using the January, 2006,connection Report to the City Council "Recommended Direction for Envision Connection Project" as the basis for activities; and 2. secure Council approval for proposed activities and related budgets; and 3. take leadership in implementation of those activities (through Board work teams as appropriate) or facilitate the implementation of those activities by other community organizations or individuals; and 4. identify ways to accomplish the Connection Project mission and responsibilities through another entity or entities outside of the scope of city government while retaining the possibility of links to the City of Golden Valley. II. MEMBERSHIP, MEETINGS AND TIME FRAME A. Membership The Council will appoint up to 15 persons to the Executive Board: a. Some members will continue from the initial Executive Board. b. Additional members will be recruited, with an emphasis on recruiting members to lead key activities undertaken by work teams (subcommittees). c. Volunteers not appointed to the Executive Board will be provided opportunities to participate on work teams. 2. The Mayor will be a member and serve as chair of the Executive Board. 3. The City Manager shall provide appropriate staff support. B. Meetings and Time Frame 1. The Executive Board shall complete its charge in two years. 2. The Executive Board shall meet at least monthly, on the fourth Thursday of the month. It may call special meetings as necessary, in compliance with the State Open Meeting Law, 3. A quorum must be present to conduct business. Resolution 07-35 - Continued August 21, 2007 4. Members who miss three consecutive or twenty-five percent of the total meetings in a twelve-month period will be requested to resign. 5. All meetings shall be open to the public and subject to the requirements of the State Open Meeting Law. III. REPORTING A. Minutes shall be kept of all meetings and forwarded to the City Council upon approval B. The Board shall report to the City Council on its activities at least annually. Linda R. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. Members: At the meeting in August (no quorum in September), I indicated there were materials the Board had developed in the earlier years, as we crafted a working definition/mission/work plan of the connection project, that might assist the Board now. I have attached six selected pages that may help the Board get to the point where we can deliver a recommendation for City Council consideration. I suggest that each of should review these materials (and other materials you have) and develop some specific recommendations that can be deliberated and compiled --at the October meeting. The materials are intended to demonstrate the the Board has covered substantial ground. With the passage of time, the Board has, perhaps, become distanced from basics which have yet to be realized. Indeed, much has been achieved and we surely should inventory that. The key, it seems to me, is to develop a renewed set of fundamentals. The Board will eventually have opportunities to discuss the issues and future direction with the Council. The goal now is to deliver a recommendation to the Council no later than our November meeting. Thanks! Blair Tremere July 28, 2005 Progress Notes ENVISION CONNECTION PROJECT Speakers Bureau Set -Un A. QRerations 1. Development of Speakers Bureau a. Obtain list of speakers b. Solicit feedback from previous "Envision -In -A -Box" volunteers 2. Promotion of Speakers Bureau a. By the City b. Via web site c. Consider setting up phone line for in -coming requests for a speaker 3. Response to Group Requests for a Speaker and Follow -Up a. Appoint a Coordinator b. Send thank you following speech c. Suggest contact with `Bridge Builder" d. Process Speaker evaluations that assess, effectiveness of presentation 4. Maintain the "Message" a. Appoint Message Master to maintain "Message" b. Individual, or group, should be technologically inclined c. Train Coordinators d. Develop mechanism to elicit questions from audience 5. Coordinator's Role and Responsibilities a. Respond to Requests for a Speaker b. Speaker training c. Maintain list of available speakers 6. Speaker's Role and Responsibilities a. Know, listen to, interact with, and ask questions of the audience b. When an audience member asks what they can do, be prepared to help them connect with others c. Be prepared to set up contact with "Bridge Builders" d. Follow Instructions Guide 7. Promotion of Connection Strategies a. Furnish database of groups b. Link to "Bridge Builders" b. Promote positive self-management using web or E-mail 8. Funding and Resources a. Secure contingency fund for set-up and maintenance costs Consider as a general fund to also be used for other Envision purposes. Speakers Bureau Set -Up r 7/28105, page 2 of 2 B. Content of Speech ("Message'_') NOTE: An official script shall be developed, approved and sanctioned by Envision directors. Sneakers have flexibility to adapt presentations to actual audience, but the fundamental themes and message must be consistent with the scrim. It is .a tool and is THE official message. Envision directors should assign a person or group to be responsible for "the message", including its accuracy, consistency, maintenance, and dissemination. 1, Present Envision History 2. Present Purpose of Envision a. "A vision intended to inspire citizens and empower creative participation" b. To promote care for the community c. To facilitate citizen -led initiatives d. To creatively connect people and places 3. Explain City of Golden Valley Support a. City Staff has been trained to respond b. Missions of Departments, Boards and Commissions are linked to Envision strategies [note: we should request a_progress report back from these) c. City's Comprehensive Plan (the setting of high standards for the future) 4. Present Successful Envision Projects 5. Review "Bridge Builders" Initiative a. "Bridge Builders" to be viewed as ambassadors 6. Promote Connection Strategies (in-place systems) a. Furnish database of groups b. Promote self-management using web or email C. Materials Needed by Speakers 1) Envision Guide Copies 2) Power Point Presentation (Both Options: Technology Based and Hard Copy Display) Use Apri110' 2005, Envision Connection Project 'Progress Report ", as presented to Golden Valley City Council, as starting point to develop this. 3) Precedents: photo images of improved, vibrant communities brought about by citizen -led initiatives, private -public collaborations, and by contributions of organizations and groups 4) Data Base of Groups 5) "Bridge Builders" List 6) CD Rom option, Film Script option /-1 Questions to ask regarding speakers bureau/bridge building communication needs I am of Golden Valley and I am on the Executive Board of the Envision Golden Valley Connection Project. I understand you were involved with the Envision project, including the work to inform community groups, including, but not limited to the "Envision -in -a -box" activity. Is that The Executive Board has been charged by the City Council to, among other things, identify ways to link people, groups and resources that are inspired by particular visions; and, to identify ways to look at alternative ways to present the Vision Guide to the community and get feedback from interest parties. We are considering techniques such as having volunteers who would serve in a "bridge -building" capacity perhaps through a speakers bureau. Would You spend a few _minutes to answer some questions! • Do you believe the communication efforts were effective? • If there were areas that could have been improved, what are they? • Are you aware of particular feedback or audience response regarding the style and content of presentations? If so what are some of the things you learned? • If you were to do the work over again, how would you change the process for communicating Envision? • Looking forward, if you were involved in ongoing communications to provide information about connections between citizens and groups in the community, what suggestions do you have for an effective program? Thank you for your time. The Board will be assembling this and other information to prepare a report for the City Council. If you think of other information that you would like to share with the Board regarding Envision Golden Valley, please call me at or send me an e- mail. Also, if you have inte met access, you might check out the Envision information at the city's website, www.ci,golden-valley.mn.ul. Selden valle� Envision Connection Project 2 COMMUNITY TODAY AND TOMORROW Proposed Work Plan Introduction This Envision Connection work plan outlines strategies for each of our four accountabilities. The "Actions" subsection defines key supporting tasks. Teams must be formed to do certain tasks, while other activities involve coordination between; the Envision Connection Board and other entities. The committee agreed that Envision Connection Project would emphasize these .connection principles": • help citizens do things for themselves that benefit the larger community • emphasize citizen -conceived and -run initiatives, with the City as facilitator if needed • create conditions that encourage people, within realistic legal and fiscal constraints, to try out new ideas • utilize existing groups and infrastructures for self -organizing ratherthan developing and maintaining a separate framework to manage participation • encourage participation by individuals and groups who have traditionally been under -represented. Work Plan A. Presenting the Vision Guide to the Community Objective: Provide ongoing reinforcement for all community members and get feedback from interested parties. 1. Develop standard Envision talking points, presentation and sample projects discussion guide to be used by City officials, staff, and volunteers when talking to interested parties 2. Develop and promote a volunteer speakers bureau to, respond to group requests for information about Envision 3. Develop volunteer form and standard method for collecting input and requests for information or assistance 4. Ensure processes are in place for distributing the Envision Guide to new residents and parties planning tc)`do business in Golden Valley Actions: Team to develop A.1-3 in conjunction with City staff, coordinate with staff on AA B. Linking People, Groups & Resources Objective: Facilita e;connection between :indiVidvals`ani:14,_4p nr hjimiiar irtiferests in community building , 1. Develop a database of community groups, including contact Information and primary interest areas � '' v 2. Evaluate a method for self-management using web, email or broadcast technology, identify,a few selected issues or groups, and conduct a pllpt�, Connection project 3. Train volunteers from diverse segments of the community as "Bridge Builders' and charter them to identify and "fan the small sparks' of passion in the community Actions: 8.1 Team(s) research community groups, determine method to coliect/verify/tbrnpile data; coordinate with A teams on scheduling speakers for interested groups; coordinate with 6.3 on identifying candidates for "Bridgd" Buiidef" training 81. Team to develop a "Connection Map* that illustrates connections and -dommonalities among identified groups;'cbbbrdinate`wiih A and 82"on communication strategy B.2 Team to explore feasibility and cost of enabling web technologies, including City hosted sub-site; develop pilot Envision Connection projedt registry or other netvvorkt 66sed'bn"ffndings`dudng$ 4 B.3 Team to seek funding resources and schedule training forvolunteers C. Encouraging Council, Staff, Volunteers & Others Objective: Ensure appropriate connection: between citizen-initiated projects and the City so efforts are mutually supportive' 1. Develop a process and training so City staff can knowledgeablyaupport or respond to Vision-related citizen inquiries 2. Assign each, City Deo,rtment, Board and Commission to review how its mission relates to advancing the vision and to establish explicit connections between its activities and the vision expressed by Envision Golden Valley, 3. Ensure #hat the City`i Comprehensive Plan has explicit references"and linkages to: the vision, using it to establish the high water marks rather than, rnfril tium requirements for the future 4. Continue to connect City deliberations, decisions and policies to the Vision. and provide" links to Vision Guide information in City communications wherever appropriate Page 2 4-19-05 Actions: C1. Coordinate with City Staffs ongoing efforts C2. Recommend Council action C3. Recommend Council and Planning Commission action C4. Recommend Council, Staff and Commissions action; also D4 D. involving More People Objective: Promote increased/continuing citizen involvement in community -building 1. Develop a Connection Kiosk or other strategy to employ at existing events with broad community visibility, such as Golden Valley Days, that can be staffed by groups seeking members, interested parties, etc. 2. Establish a network for existing organizations and community institutions exhibiting a strong interest in Envision Connection (see B.1); specifically seek ways to involve individuals and groups from communities that have not traditionally been connected to civic projects 3. Publicize successful Envision projects 4. Propose award criteria for annual recognition of one or more Envision projects Actions: D1. Team to develop a concept that offers community event participants ways to tie in to Envision Connection, including groups that want to share information but lack ability to staff a booth for the entire event D2. Determine feasibility/interest during B1 research; may become part of "Connection Map" project D3. Recommend to City publications; develop communication plan for other media D4. Recommend to Council; seek participation of business and other groups as sponsors Page 3 4-1 M5 Green Partners - Environmental Education Resources, Project Support and Funding — He... 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Businesses will improve their environmental impact and also directly assist at least 10,000 customers through one-on-one outreach, education stations, incentives and contests to make changes in their daily lives that improve the environment through recycling, organics recycling and conserving energy. Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC), Phillips Neighborhood, South Minneapolis - $12,000 MIWRC will implement the Natosi Saakoom ("Sacred Earth") 2.0 project to support their Family Stabilization and Cherish the Children Learning Center families in reconnecting with traditional green teachings. They will engage a minimum of 500 parents in activities that include green parenting sessions to learn about low -waste parenting practices and non-toxic cleaning, traditional environmental teachings by community Elders, and field trips to recycling processing facilities. Our Power, a campaign of Grand Aspirations, South Minneapolis - $12,000 Our Power will launch 20 Neighborhood Energy Teams consisting of trained youth interns and community volunteers to empower residents of seven south Minneapolis neighborhoods to take energy-saving actions and create community-based solutions to reduce energy consumption. The Neighborhood Energy Teams will engage more than 1,000 non -homeowners in changes they http://www.hennepin.us/portallsitelHennepinUSImenuitem.b 1 ab7547175Oe4Ofa0l dib47c... 10/18/2012 Green Partners Participating Organizations and Project Summaries — Hennepin County, ... Page 2 of 4 can make in their homes to save energy, host home weatherization parties and visibly track energy use throughout the neighborhood. Patrick Henry High School, North Minneapolis - $12,000 Patrick Henry will extend programming and curriculum from their summer program called the Political and Environmental Study of Shingle Creek throughout the entire school year and to other schools and community partners. Through direct engagement in Shingle Creek and the Mississippi River, more than 1,000 high school students will learn about factors that influence water quality and actions they can take to improve it. In addition, students will create educational displays and resources based on the lessons that will be integrated into learning throughout the school year. !toot Group awards Find out more about the Root Groug. Bloomington/ Richfield Early Child Family Education (ECFE), Bloomington and Richfield - $5,000 Bloomington/Richfield ECFE will integrate activities from Hennepin County's ECFE Environmental Education Toolkit into parenting classes, reaching at least 1,500 parents with environmental education. Bloomington will also use a rain garden to educate parents about actions they can take in their homes to protect water quality, and create learning trunks for the classrooms that illustrate different environmental topics. Circle of Discipline, South Minneapolis - $5,000 Circle of Discipline will implement a project to engage at least 150 youth in interactive projects to learn how to reduce their environmental impact. Youth will develop leadership skills by designing, developing and implementing activities such as skits and videos for social media, an eco -fashion show and a game show contest that will creatively educate their community about recycling, reducing toxicity, energy conservation and protecting water resources. East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS), Northeast Minneapolis - $5,000 Through intergenerational, out -of -school -time and teen work -readiness programs, ESNS will use their existing Peace Garden to teach 280 people about the importance of reducing waste, recycling and conserving energy. They will also use the Youth Environmental Education Toolkit and service learning initiatives to engage youth in experiential education. Among other projects, youth will continue to improve recycling accessibility in the organization, expand their capacity to compost and complete weekly family homework assignments related to taking positive environmental actions. Eden Prairie ECFE, Eden Prairie - $5,000 Eden Prairie will incorporate the ECFE toolkit into all of their parenting classes, reaching a diverse community of more than 700 families with environmental education activities. Each toolkit topic will be matched with a parent class that is most appropriate for the topic. Parents will also check out energy meters to use at home, participate in a school -wide recycling campaign and make non- toxic cleaners. Emerge Community Development (EMERGE), North Minneapolis - $5,000 EMERGE will empower seven teams of youth, called StreetWerks work crews, to increase recycling and reduce waste in North Minneapolis and teach other youth, ultimately engaging at least 160 people. Using the Youth Toolkit for guidance and activity ideas, the youth teams will launch a "Plastic Bottle Campaign" to promote reusable water bottles and reusable snack containers, http://www.hennepin.us/portal/sitelHennepinUSImenuitem.b 1 ab7547175Oe4Ofa0l dfb47c... 10/18/2012 Green Partners Participating Organizations and Project Summaries — Hennepin County, ... Page 3 of 4 and participate in litter cleanups where they sort and collect recyclables from city streets. Gardening Matters Compostadores, throughout the county - $5,000 The Compostadores will work in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Hopkins, Mound, New Hope, Robbinsdale and Osseo to educate and engage more than 300 residents who lack access to local food and composting resources about organics composting. They will hold 10 compost bin building workshops and give presentations to schools and community groups, educating about how composting works to reduce toxicity, waste, improve water quality and conserve energy in the environment and providing the resources to begin backyard composting Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, North and South Minneapolis - $5,000 The Park Board will empower more than 200 at -risk teenagers from their summer youth employment program, Teen Teamworks, to protect Minneapolis water resources. Naturalist staff will engage youth in hands-on education emphasizing how the youth's actions affect Minneapolis water resources. Each teen crew will work in a different Minneapolis park to improve its water resources. Activities will include stenciling storm drains, developing a water quality display for the park's rec center, and clearing storm drains Minnetonka ECFE and Preschool, Minnetonka - $2,000 Minnetonka ECFE will engage more than 250 families in activities from the ECFE Toolkit that inspire them to recycle more and reduce waste and toxicity at home. They will engage parents and children in composting education using worm bins in the classrooms, host an Earth Day Event, coordinate used clothing collections, and integrate new education about water resource protection into classes. Robbinsdale ECFE, Robbinsdale - $5,000 Robbinsdale ECFE's program will reach more than 1,000 people with environmental education, and they will extend toolkit lessons to three additional ECFE program areas. Discussions generated by the toolkit topics will be woven into parent discussions on a weekly basis, and parents will be encouraged to change their behavior to be more environmentally responsible through interactive activities such as decorating reusable bags, making non- toxic cleaner and participating in a Garage Sale Earth Day event. Seed Group participants Find out more about the Seed Group. • Bush Terrace Owner's Association, southwest Minneapolis Bush Terrace Owner's Association will engage residents in environmental actions such as building rain gardens, composting, gardening and implementing renewable energy projects. They will increase recycling and organics recycling opportunities and education, and form a green neighborhood committee to pursue and implement neighborhood environmental improvement projects. • Carondelet Catholic School, Southwest Minneapolis Carondelet Catholic School is reaching at least 1,000 students, teachers and parents with waste reduction, recycling and toxicity reduction education. Activities include making non-toxic cleaners and decorating reusable bags to replace the use of plastic bags. • Cross Winds United Methodist Church, Maple Grove Cross winds will educate more than 600 church members about actions they can take in their lives to improve the environment. Specifically, 200 members http://www.hennepin.us/portal/site/HennepinUS/menuitem.b 1 ab75471750e40fa01 dfb47c... 10/18/2012 Green Partners Participating Organizations and Project Summaries — Hennepin County, ... Page 4 of 4 will participate in Earth Day activities and 30 members will make non-toxic cleaners. • Edina Community Lutheran Church, Edina Edina Community Lutheran is partnering with the Lutheran Volunteer Corps to provide reusable grocery bags and waste reduction education to 175 incoming college -aged Volunteer Corps members. They are also engaging their congregation of more than 700 people in environmental education. • Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove Lord of Life is launching an environmental education campaign to engage more than 12,000 members. In particular, youth will make non-toxic cleaner in the after school program and learn about the dangers posed by household hazardous waste, and 200 members will plant seedlings and make non-toxic cleaner at an Earth Day event. • Minnesota Internship Center, North Minneapolis High school students will learn how to reduce toxic chemicals and energy consumption in their daily lives. Students will make non-toxic cleaners, learn about eating locally and learn about sustainable landscaping during a field trip to the Midtown Eco -Yard. • Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minneapolis Participants of Minneapolis Safety Camp, a three-day camp teaching youth personal and social safety skills, are learning how to reduce toxic chemicals. Over 150 youth participants will make non-toxic cleaners using the recipe from Environmental Education Toolkits and educate family members. • Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Community, Minneapolis The EcoSpirits ministry will lead an intergenerational group of 25-50 people on a tour of three recycling and waste facilities to learn more about where recycled materials and waste goes when it leaves the church. The tour will help motivate enhancements to their existing Zero Waste projects. Contact Hennepin County Environmental Services Email Phone: 612-348-3777 FAX: 612-348-8532 TDD: 612-596-6985 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: 701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 700 Minneapolis, MN 55415-1842 Map It! http://www.hennepin.us/portal/site/HennepinUS/menuitem.bl ab75471750e40fa01 dfb47c... 10/18/2012