environmental education series
Planning and updating seasonal community environmental education programs.
Watch for a confirmed calendar (dates/speakers), and whether the city agrees to include tips in the monthly utility newsletter or posts resources online.
Typically discussed at Environmental Advisory Board. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Environmental Advisory Board is trying to get practical environmental info in front of more households—winter salt tips, plus monthly talks at the Lester Public Library. The big question isn’t the topics; it’s the delivery: City Manager report, utility newsletter insert, or online resources with partners like Woodland Dunes.
-
The chair set an initial 2025–26 schedule for monthly environmental education talks at the Lester Public Library (third Thursday at 6:00 p.m.).
Environmental Advisory Board -
The board discussed proposed talk topics including organic farming, Great Lakes fish, and pollinator/rain gardens, with March still open for a topic.
Environmental Advisory Board -
The board revisited a plan to share short environmental tips through the City Manager’s report and noted the approach may need to change with a new city manager.
Environmental Advisory Board -
As an alternative, the board discussed including environmental tips as an insert with the monthly utility newsletter to reach more households.
Environmental Advisory Board -
The board discussed possible “Salt Wise” presentations encouraging residents to use less winter salt, citing salt runoff impacts on waterways and infrastructure.
Environmental Advisory Board -
The board discussed sharing environmental resources online, including a possible partnership with Woodland Dunes to post topics or links.
Environmental Advisory Board