# Latest **URL:** https://westcentralmnclimate.network/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/latest.md) · [Categories](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [February 2025 Meeting & Notes (1 Feb 2025 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/february-2025-meeting-notes-1-feb-2025-10-30am/277)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 10:34pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/february-2025-meeting-notes-1-feb-2025-10-30am/277 "2025-01-15T22:34:59Z")
Meeting: Saturday 1st January 2025 @ 10:30AM Join Online Meeting: bit.ly/climate-network Agenda: Community Check In Announcements PDTRA, DNR, and City of Morris Partnership Formed for Crissy Dam Project Land Stew… --- ## [January 2025 Meeting & Notes (4 Jan 2025 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/january-2025-meeting-notes-4-jan-2025-10-30am/276)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/january-2025-meeting-notes-4-jan-2025-10-30am/276 "2025-01-04T17:39:25Z")
Meeting: Saturday 4th January 2025 @ 10:30AM Join Online Meeting: bit.ly/climate-network Agenda: Community Check In Announcements NextGen Playground Update Wintertime Scheming: where do we want to put our collective … --- ## [December 2024 Meeting & Notes (7 Dec 2024 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/december-2024-meeting-notes-7-dec-2024-10-30am/275)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/december-2024-meeting-notes-7-dec-2024-10-30am/275 "2024-12-07T16:22:52Z")
Meeting: Saturday 7th December 2024 @ 10:30am Join Online Meeting: bit.ly/climate-network Community Check In @syd is thinking about the Beyond Plastics training they are going to attend this week. She is excit… --- ## [November 2024 Meeting & Notes (2 Nov 2024 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/november-2024-meeting-notes-2-nov-2024-10-30am/274)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/november-2024-meeting-notes-2-nov-2024-10-30am/274 "2024-11-02T15:33:31Z")
Meeting: Saturday 2nd November 2024 @ 10:30am Join Online Meeting: bit.ly/climate-network Agenda: Community Check In Announcements Sub-Committee Sharing Resilient Lawns Food Systems Determine Next Meetings Note… --- ## [Resilient Lawn Library](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/resilient-lawn-library/243)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/resilient-lawn-library/243 "2024-10-14T15:51:05Z")
Continuing the discussion from Local Resilient Lawns - Collecting Conversation: The Resilient Lawn Library is the WCMNCN’s effort to research topics regarding resilient lawns more in depth. This library will serve as a … --- ## [Clothing & Textiles (that can't be reused)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/clothing-textiles-that-cant-be-reused/273)
**Author:** [@EmilyB](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/EmilyB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/clothing-textiles-that-cant-be-reused/273 "2024-10-14T15:44:56Z")
It’s too late to reduce, and you have clothing or other fabric items on your hands that can’t be usefully repurposed or donated. Solutions? --- ## [October 2024 Meeting & Notes (5 OCT 2024 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/october-2024-meeting-notes-5-oct-2024-10-30am/272)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/october-2024-meeting-notes-5-oct-2024-10-30am/272 "2024-10-04T15:49:58Z")
Meeting: Saturday 5th October 2024 @ 10:30am Join Online Meeting: bit.ly/climate-network Agenda: Community Check In Announcements MorrisTreeSteward\_2page.pdf (381.6 KB) Sub-Committee Sharing Morris Model N… --- ## [September 2024 Meeting & Notes (7 Sept 2024 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/september-2024-meeting-notes-7-sept-2024-10-30am/271)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/september-2024-meeting-notes-7-sept-2024-10-30am/271 "2024-08-03T22:51:36Z")
HYBRID MEETING! If you would like to meet in person, join us in Syd’s yard (11 Elm Street Morris, MN) at 10:30AM on September 7th. Syd will have drinks and chairs, but you are always welcome to bring your own of either.… --- ## [August 2024 Meeting & Notes (Sat Aug 3 2024 @ 10:30AM) - Morris Community Garden Field Trip](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/august-2024-meeting-notes-sat-aug-3-2024-10-30am-morris-community-garden-field-trip/270)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/august-2024-meeting-notes-sat-aug-3-2024-10-30am-morris-community-garden-field-trip/270 "2024-07-21T20:28:27Z")
HYBRID MEETING! If you would like to meet in person, join us in Syd’s yard (11 Elm Street Morris, MN) at 10:30AM on August 3rd. Syd will have drinks and chairs, but you are always welcome to bring your own of either. I… --- ## [July 2024 Meeting & Notes (Sat Jul 6 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/july-2024-meeting-notes-sat-jul-6-10-30am/268)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 4:57am UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/july-2024-meeting-notes-sat-jul-6-10-30am/268 "2024-06-02T04:57:58Z")
Meeting: Saturday July 6th 2024 @ 10:30am HYBRID MEETING! If you would like to meet in person, join us in Syd’s yard (11 Elm Street Morris, MN) at 10:30AM on July 6th. Syd will have drinks and chairs, but you are alway… --- ## [WCMNCN Farmer's Market Booth](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/wcmncn-farmers-market-booth/269)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/wcmncn-farmers-market-booth/269 "2024-06-12T18:11:05Z")
Sign up for WCMNCN Farmer’s Market Tabling Here: WCMNCN Tabling Sign Up - Google Docs You will pick up tabling supplies at (PDT Foods - not confirmed yet), you will return the supplies to their home when you are done! O… --- ## [June 2024 Meeting & Notes (Sat Jun 1 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/june-2024-meeting-notes-sat-jun-1-10-30am/267)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/june-2024-meeting-notes-sat-jun-1-10-30am/267 "2024-05-24T15:10:55Z")
Meeting: Saturday June 1st 2024 @ 10:30am Join Online Meeting: bit.ly/climate-network Agenda: Community Check In Announcements CERTs IRA Training 17 Rooms - June 12th Farmers Market Presence Discussion What is o… --- ## [May 2024 Meeting & Notes (Sat May 4 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/may-2024-meeting-notes-sat-may-4-10-30am/265)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 4:20pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/may-2024-meeting-notes-sat-may-4-10-30am/265 "2024-05-05T16:20:49Z")
Meeting: Saturday May 4th 2024 @ 10:30am Join Online Meeting: bit.ly/climate-network Agenda: Community Check In Announcements May 23rd Tree Planting Event Tree ID Training with @cberthiaume June 12th - 17 Rooms Even… --- ## [April 2024 Meeting & Notes (Sat Apr 6 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/april-2024-meeting-notes-sat-apr-6-10-30am/264)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/april-2024-meeting-notes-sat-apr-6-10-30am/264 "2024-03-17T19:37:28Z")
Meeting: Saturday 6th April 2024 @ 10:30am Join Online Meeting: bit.ly/climate-network Before Meeting: Add neighbors to the Local Resilient Lawns list. Review & make changes to the Resilient Lawns One Pager (Syd wi… --- ## [Newsletter Sub-Committee Home Base](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/newsletter-sub-committee-home-base/259)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/newsletter-sub-committee-home-base/259 "2024-03-23T16:54:47Z")
This post serves as the home base for Newsletter Sub-Committee meetings, conversations, and notes. It has been turned into a wiki so any member with a log-in to the site can edit and organize this post. Current Sub-Comm… --- ## [March 2024 Meeting & Notes (Sat Mar 2 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/march-2024-meeting-notes-sat-mar-2-10-30am/261)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/march-2024-meeting-notes-sat-mar-2-10-30am/261 "2024-02-03T18:33:21Z")
Meeting: Saturday 2nd March 2024 @ 10:30am Join Online Meeting: bit.ly/climate-network Homework: Share the Morris Lawn, Salt, & Tree Care Survey with at LEAST 3 friends! Check out the Morris Model Newsletter, Food … --- ## [Detailed Simulator](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/detailed-simulator/108)
**Author:** [@EmilyB](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/EmilyB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/detailed-simulator/108 "2020-06-01T15:30:07Z")
Have other people ever seen this video-game–like simulation of climate change from MIT? It’s kind of “fun” to play around with. --- ## [Salt tolerant species](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/salt-tolerant-species/256)
**Author:** [@Cait\_C](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/Cait_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/salt-tolerant-species/256 "2023-12-08T21:42:34Z")
I came across this interesting article about salt tolerance and what species of trees, grasses and flowers like what level of salt. https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Minnesota\_plant\_lists&fbclid=IwAR3UT… --- ## [Food Systems Sub-Commitee Home Base](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/food-systems-sub-commitee-home-base/232)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/food-systems-sub-commitee-home-base/232 "2024-02-09T17:59:53Z")
This post serves as the home base for Food Systems Sub-Committee meetings, conversations, and notes. It has been turned into a wiki so any member with a log-in to the site can edit and organize this post. Current Sub-Co… --- ## [Troy's Sustainability News](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/troys-sustainability-news/207)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Gilbert](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/Susan_Gilbert)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/troys-sustainability-news/207 "2024-02-08T22:46:06Z")
Troy Goodnough (Sustainability Director at UMM) sends out a newsletter-style email now and then to the university community, and he’s given us permission to share these here! --- ## [February 2024 Meeting & Notes (Sat Feb 3 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/february-2024-meeting-notes-sat-feb-3-10-30am/257)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/february-2024-meeting-notes-sat-feb-3-10-30am/257 "2024-02-03T16:04:14Z")
Meeting: Saturday 3rd February 2024 @ 10:30am Join Online Meeting: https://meet.google.com/ksz-pzje-dzq Homework: Fill out the Morris Lawn, Salt, & Tree Care Survey. Check out the Morris Model Strategic Plan 2.0. … --- ## [January 2024 Meeting & Notes (Sat, Jan 13 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/january-2024-meeting-notes-sat-jan-13-10-30am/254)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 5:12am UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/january-2024-meeting-notes-sat-jan-13-10-30am/254 "2024-01-13T05:12:53Z")
Meeting: Saturday 13th January 2024 @ 10:30am Join Online Meeting: Homework: Draft up some Resilient Lawn Library One Pagers Create list of folks who should be included in the resilient lawns conversation Agenda: C… --- ## [December 2023 Meeting + Notes (Sat. Dec 2nd @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/december-2023-meeting-notes-sat-dec-2nd-10-30am/249)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/december-2023-meeting-notes-sat-dec-2nd-10-30am/249 "2023-12-08T18:29:02Z")
Meeting: Saturday 2nd December 2023 @ 10:30am Join Online Meeting: https://meet.google.com/kgr-jzte-izr Homework: Read others Resilient Lawn Library Research Represent WCMNCN at Morris Model Resiliency Events Lawn ch… --- ## [Morris Model Resiliency Planning 2.0](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/morris-model-resiliency-planning-2-0/255)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/morris-model-resiliency-planning-2-0/255 "2023-12-08T18:27:16Z")
Strategic Planning 2.0: Sustainable Development Goals Workshop (Tuesday, November 8th 2023, 3PM-7:30PM, Old No.1 Southside) Morris Model Strategic Planning Community Feedback Event 2 (Friday, November 16 2023, 5PM-7:3… --- ## [Water and Waste!](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/water-and-waste/252)
**Author:** [@SandySunshine](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/SandySunshine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 3:24am UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/water-and-waste/252 "2023-11-18T03:24:53Z")
I am here reflecting on water and waste, because they are very important and don’t get talked about enough, so here I am doing so! I totally should’ve sat at Syd’s table today at the Sustainability Conference 2.0 brains… --- ## [November 2023 Meeting + Notes (Sat Nov 4 @ 10:30AM)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/november-2023-meeting-notes-sat-nov-4-10-30am/242)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 2:36am UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/november-2023-meeting-notes-sat-nov-4-10-30am/242 "2023-11-16T02:36:51Z")
Meeting: Saturday 4th November 2023 @ 10:30am Join Zoom Meeting: https://umn.zoom.us/j/96781099946?pwd=Z2dLL1BpOE1IVEQzSVlNM2xGME1kZz09 Agenda: Community Check In Resilient Lawns Library Report Everyone who chose a… --- ## [Green Burial/Cemetaries](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/green-burial-cemetaries/231)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/green-burial-cemetaries/231 "2023-11-10T21:49:56Z")
This post is for everyone to edit/comment on. Please share your thoughts, questions, and resources about Green Burial here. Check out the Rescind Minnesota green burial moratorium petition online here: Petition · ENAC… --- ## [Mask Up Morris - COVID Resources](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/mask-up-morris-covid-resources/250)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/mask-up-morris-covid-resources/250 "2023-11-09T15:10:47Z")
We have been thinking about pandemics as an effect of climate change for a while. Here are some quick notes on protecting yourself in our current pandemic. You may have noticed that COVID is running rampant these days. … --- ## [October 2023 Meeting + Notes (Sat Oct 14 @10:30am)](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/october-2023-meeting-notes-sat-oct-14-10-30am/239)
**Author:** [@syd](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/syd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/october-2023-meeting-notes-sat-oct-14-10-30am/239 "2023-10-14T15:33:58Z")
Meeting: Saturday 14th October 2023 @ 10:30am Join Zoom Meeting: https://umn.zoom.us/j/93283417364?pwd=VlhocUVjWFYzV3lyWmFxdTZnTTV4QT09 Agenda: Welcome & WCMNCN Intro Community Check In City Council/Planning Commiss… --- ## [Update from Sustainability Project Coordinator, Morris, MN](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/update-from-sustainability-project-coordinator-morris-mn/240)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Gilbert](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/Susan_Gilbert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/update-from-sustainability-project-coordinator-morris-mn/240 "2023-09-11T23:16:24Z")
Morris Community organizations, partners, businesses, and residents, My name Is Griffin Peck and I am the Sustainability Project Coordinator for the City of Morris and I also coordinate the Morris Model Partnership. Th… [Previous page](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/latest.md) [Next page](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/latest.md?page=2)