Community Food Resource Guide Fall 2024
We’ve updated our Food Resources Guide! The quick-read calendar contains the names, locations, and hours for community food shelves, grocery pick ups, meal drop-offs, hot
2023-2024 Eco3 VISTA Cohort Leaves an Impact
AmeriCorps VISTA members dedicate a year of service to help eradicate poverty in Duluth and surrounding areas by building the capacity of the organizations they
The AmeriCorps Legacy House Journey Continues
Since acquiring Legacy House in 2017, Eco3 staff, volunteers, and contractors have been rehabilitating the building as part of Eco3’s efforts to tackle blight and
Community Capacity and Solutions: VISTA Service Opportunity Highlights
The AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) program was founded in 1965 to help eradicate poverty in the United States. VISTA members serve with
New Staff Feature: Hannah Burmeister
Ecolibrium3 is pleased to welcome a new staff member, Hannah Burmeister! Hannah joins our staff as Energy Navigator and Office Administration Specialist. In this role,
VISTA Members End Year of Service
Ecolibrium3 AmeriCorps VISTA members dedicate a year of service to help eradicate poverty by building the capacity of the organizations they serve. Two amazing VISTAs are wrapping up their service this month: Jared and Sophie. We are so grateful to them for their commitment to service!
Flamingo Fest 2024: Lincoln Park Goes Pink!
Flamingo Fest is the annual Fully Fabulous Neighborhood Glam Challenge, featuring music, prizes, and decorations throughout the district. This fun summertime promotion brings birds of a feather to flock together in our neck of the woods.
Passion Guides VISTA Projects
Eco3 VISTAs are placed at positions that best suit their skills and experience. During their service, many VISTA members also take time to work on a passion project of their choice. This month, three of our current VISTAs took time to share their passion projects with us.
Growing Something Great: Lincoln Park Businesses Adopt Planters
Every summer, our Main Street team spruces up the public planters on Superior Street. This year we’ve asked for help from our neighbors to keep these little gardens happy and healthy. See what’s growing in LNPK!
Family Fun at the Farm
Things have been busy at the Eco3 Urban Farm! On Saturday June 1, we had special visitors at the Farm; a small herd of goats and some adorable baby chicks. See what’s growing at the Farm and plan your visit!
New Staff Feature: Tracy Bibelnieks
We have welcomed two new staff members! Tracy joins our staff as Special Projects and Data Strategy Coordinator. Tracy brings decades of experience in using data science to support programs and projects targeted at disparity reduction, environmental justice, and community resilience.
New Staff Feature: Starr Brainard
We are also welcoming Starr to our staff! Starr joins our staff as Farmer in Residence. She has farmed all over the world, has experience with community programs and restorative agriculture practice, and even runs her own diversified vegetable farm.