Evan Lutz, Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur, is committing his life’s work to ending food waste and hunger in America. Billions of pounds of fresh produce are wasted in the United States every year, and wind up going to landfills – producing harmful greenhouse gases. Meanwhile, millions of Americans are food insecure, without access to healthy, affordable meals. A frequent guest on NPR and The Washington Post, Lutz was featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank” where he made a deal with Robert Herjavec and launched his present enterprise, Hungry Harvest. Surplus produce is purchased from farms, assembled into custom variety boxes, and delivered to customers for less than retail. Lutz believes that business is the most powerful tool to create social change, and he’s committed to proving a business model that sustains profit, growth, and impact at scale. Lutz shares his mission of combatting the country’s massive food distribution problem, one ugly apple at a time, in his presentation titled “How Ugly Produce Can Help Solve Hunger.”
Category Archives: Event
Electronics Recycling
The next electronics recycling event is coming right up on Saturday, January 6th. It will take place at the UCC Church at 300 Union Street in Northfield from 10am to noon. Remember, you can only drop off items the day of, and earlier is better. Jim often needs to start packing up before noon.
One piece of good news is that Jim will again be collecting TVs and computer monitors, including old fashioned CRT versions. They do need to be movable by one person (read ‘Not too big!’) and there is a $5 – $40 cash charge depending on the size.
If you have questions about what can or can’t be dropped off, please contact Jim directly at 651-214-3857.
Dinner on the Bluff: Getting Bees Back On Their Own Six Feet
Honey bees have remarkable behaviors to maintain colony health, through what is called “social immunity.” Despite this efficient health care system, honey bee health is failing. I will review the stressors that honey bees, and our diverse native bees, are facing and describe ways we can all help them survive and thrive once again.
Menu Theme: Hint of Honey featuring French Spring Soup, Spring Salad with Chive Blossom Vinaigrette, Honey Rack of Lamb, Honey Glazed Carrots & Leeks, Honey Roasted Baby Reds and Peach Lassi Sorbet with Crushed Blackberries
Dinner on the Bluff: The Future of Farming in the Age of Climate Change
In recent decades there has been increasing recognition by scientists that the climate is showing several distinct trends or changes quantity and in character. In our own Great Lakes Region there are measurable changes going on. Among these are: (1) warmer temperatures (with seasonal and diurnal disparity); (2) higher frequency of tropical-like dew points, especially in the summer months; (3) and an overall increase in variability of precipitation and other hydrologic features, as well as a change in the character of extremes. These climate trends are clearly linked to visible consequences in the landscape. In addition climate models, validated against three independent sets of climate measurements, suggest our climate will continue to change in the directions shown by these recent trends. There are both quantity and character changes in climate that are important for us to understand if we are to adapt effectively, especially in our agricultural practices.
Menu Theme: Global Flavors
This dinner will feature flavors from across the world. Tahini Scallion Salad, Couscous Salad, Russian Mushroom & Potato Soup, Mongolian Beef, Chicken Kiev, Five Blend Rice, Orzo with Parmesan & Basil, Naan Bread and Tres Leche Cake.
November E-Cycling
The next e-cycling event is on Saturday, November 3 at the UCC Church from 10am to noon.
Please note that no CRT televisions and monitors will be accepted at this time. This would include large, old-fashioned, non-flat screen televisions/monitors.
If you have any questions, please contact Jim, the recycler, at 651-214-3857.
Picturing Nature: Mud-Stenciling Workshop
Join us for a mud-stenciling workshop! This will be the final event in the Picturing Nature: Diverse Environmental Considerations series.
Picturing Nature: Lunchtime Curator’s Tour
Join Matthew Rohn, the curator and Associate Professor of Art History and Environmental Studies, for lunch and a tour!
Picturing Nature: A Nature Walk with Student Naturalists
Join us for a walk in nature with our very own student naturalists!
Picturing Nature: Lecture and Opening Reception
Richard Bresnahan will speak from 4-5pm, with a reception following the event from 5-6:30pm.
Regarding the Dicarded
Visual artist Carrie Dickason will share her work reflecting on how the synthetic and organic have become inextricable in our embodied time of the Anthropocene.