With #NationalHoneyBeeDay just around the corner, I recently sat down for a virtual conversation with Dan Shaw, Senior Ecologist at the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. Dan manages...
“Nominate a project or person who inspires you!” You may have read a version of these words as we work together to let people know about our annual Awards program . Why...
A Black environmental justice leader recently told me that we cannot afford to overlook our own contributions within racist systems. We cannot afford to miss this opportunity for personal transformation and...
Today we say, “Until next time,” to Lillie Benowitz and Greg Bohrer as they move into new roles. Their impact on each of us, our organization, and business, community, government...
When Environmental Initiative is faced with narrowing down to a nominee for its Critical Collaborator Award, it doesn’t get easier, in fact, it gets harder each year as people continue...
When considering solar energy, many of us may not know where to begin or may not understand the different opportunities that are available to us. These initial barriers can prevent...
To be innovative, we must understand historical context while adapting to a contemporary context. This adaptation gives us the opportunity to learn as times evolve. This allows us to both...
As more of us look to nature and spend time outdoors during this pandemic, a lot of us are rethinking the way we live our lives. People are kindling and...
Ever wondered what it takes to be a green campus? Well, Thomas Edison High School in Northeast Minneapolis is the first high school in Minnesota to be recognized as a...
At Environmental Initiative, we believe that there are many ways of solving environmental issues. The environmental movement often relies heavily on science-based methods to present solutions, but as time passes...