This Saturday, April 22, is Earth Day! Taking care of our environment in Western Wisconsin is a big part of supporting our community and living with dignity. There are many efforts to protect our environment, and many opportunities to learn more about it! Check out some of the things you can do this weekend to celebrate Earth Day!

River Falls Earth Fest

When: Saturday, April 22 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Where: Glen Park, River Falls, Wisconsin

What: Celebrate our past/current/future sustainability efforts and inspire ongoing climate action. This event will include well water testing, a clothing swap, battery recycling and prescription disposal, tree planting, electric vehicle test driving, free sustainable giveaways, and more!

GROWW will have a booth to share a bit about our current efforts. You can learn more about the event here.

Land and Water Conservation – a Free Learning Event in Dunn County

When: Saturday, April 22 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Where: Rassbach Mueum, Holtby Hall, Menomonie, Wisconsin

What: Come to listen, learn, and engage with Chase Cummings – County Conservationist for Dunn County Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD). The presentation will cover soil erosion, water quality, watershed management, agricultural performance standards, technical and financial services, equipment rental programs, snowmobile trail programs, and much more!

This event is sponsored by the Healthy Environmental Action Team (part of Health Dunn Right) and Community Conversations.

Ridge Breeze CAFO Petition

GROWW is a community-driven organization, and we believe that people have the power to create the change we need in our towns, counties, and state. That’s why we are proud to stand with the residents of Salem Township and the surrounding areas to stop the expansion of the Ridge Breeze Dairy CAFO. A herd increase like the one they have planned could have significant impacts on Pierce County roads, land, water, and air quality. There is also a concern for the safety and quality of nearby Rush River, Lake Pepin, Nugget Lake, and Plum Creek. The goal right now is to ask Pierce County to enact a 12-Month CAFO Moratorium, effectively putting a halt to any expansions until effective operative ordinances and bonding policies are put in place. No matter where you are, you can share and sign the petition to enact the moratorium here.

Get involved this Earth Day! Make a plan and see what is happening in your community.