Help Create a Sustainable Community

Tuesday, October 25: How To Build A Sustainable Community Find out what sustainable community development is and why we need it. Discover how

sustainable community development can be driven from a grassroots level. Learn about the

eco-municipality movement and see examples from Wisconsin’s Chequamegon Bay area.

Where: Mid-State Technical College Auditorium, Wis. Rapids Campus, Building L

When: Tuesday, October 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. (1-hour presentation followed by Q&A)

Cost: Free! No registration necessary.

Wednesday, October 26: Creating Communities that Thrive This session gets down to the business of fostering sustainable behavior in our community

by discussing local sustainability obstacles and opportunities. Participants will create a

community vision for sustainable change by participating in a World Café format.

Where: Hotel Mead

When: Wednesday, October 26 from 8 a.m.-noon

Cost: $15 — Includes full breakfast. Registration is necessary. Register online at

http://members.heartofwi.com/Events/details/creating-communities-that-thrive or call

715.423.1830 to RSVP by October 21.

Your presenters:

Sponsored by: Citizens for a Clean, Green & Welcoming Community

and League of Women Voters of the Wisconsin Rapids Area

Larry MacDonald: Larry is mayor of

Bayfield, WI, one of the nation’s first

eco-municipalities. He’ll share examples of

efforts that Bayfield has undertaken to reach

their community preservation and

sustainability goals.

Steve Sandstrom: Steve owns Pinehurst Inn

in Bayfield, a Travel Green certified bed and

breakfast. He serves as a Town of Bayfield

supervisor and taught at Northland College

while completing his Masters degree in

Sustainable Community Development.

Two Unique Sessions!