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
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!
Announcement: Eco3 Energy Training Corps
Ecolibrium3 is pleased to announce that we have been awarded an AmeriCorps State and National Grant to build an Energy Training Corps. This crew of 25 will help weatherize homes for residents while learning job skills for future careers in energy efficiency.
From VISTA to Vocation
The AmeriCorps VISTA program is designed to benefit communities; it also helps VISTA members get experience and make connections. Over the past year, we’ve been catching up with former Eco3 VISTAs. See what they’ve been up to since their year of service!
Eco Award Recognizes Excellence in Sustainability
At the Business Sustainability Luncheon on Earth Day, April 22, Ecolibrium3 presented the first annual Eco Award for excellence in regional sustainability. This year’s recipient is Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) and Executive Director Marianne Bohren.
Eco3 Earth Week Recap 2024
Earth Week is a chance for us to celebrate our planet and advance sustainability together. For the fourth annual Eco3 Earth Week, we built on our traditions by growing our favorite events and adding new ones to the calendar. Learn how over 700 community members spent Earth Week in our community!
Connect with Energy Leaders at RE-AMP’s Home Energy Office Hours Program
As part of our work with the RE-AMP Network, we are participating in the upcoming free Home Energy Office Hours program.
Community Food Resource Guide March 2024
Update to the community food resource guide for spring 2024.