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!
Eco3 Joins the American Climate Corps
Eco3 has been named an Implementing Partner of the American Climate Corps! This means many of our VISTA positions will be part of this historic program designed to address climate change.
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.
New Staff Feature: Charlie Danielson
Ecolibrium3 is pleased to welcome our newest staff member, Charlie Danielson. Charlie joins our staff as Farm Manager. He will be overseeing growing and programming at the Eco3 Urban Farm. Learn about Charlie and his role at Ecolibrium3!
Community Food Resource Guide March 2024
Update to the community food resource guide for spring 2024.
Community and Social Services Tabletop with Ready North
In February, Ecolibrium3 co hosted a Community and Social Services Tabletop with Ready North. See how this conversation was different from the typical emergency preparedness training.
Celebrating 30 Years of AmeriCorps
This year marks the 30th year of the AmeriCorps program! We are excited to celebrate our wonderful VISTAs during AmeriCorps week.
End of Service for Three VISTA Members
Ecolibrium3 AmeriCorps VISTA members dedicate a year to serving their communities. Three amazing VISTAs started their year of service last February, and their time is wrapping up this month.
New Staff Feature: Kevin Anderson II
Kevin has extensive experience with community nonprofit work. In his role, Kevin will advance a new citizen-led environmental justice effort, and promote projects with a focus on equity.