What is Iron Range Earth Fest?

Earth Fest is a celebration of local traditions and practical resources for sustainable living on the Iron Range of Northeastern Minnesota.  The event offers opportunities to explore how we can all live more sustainably in our homes and communities, our economy and our environment.  Participants are invited to learn about new and existing technological approaches as well as rediscover some of our long standing local traditions.  We will tap into the knowledge of cutting edge experts as well as our local indigenous knowledge through exhibits, demonstrations, speakers and vendors.  Emphasis is placed on local products, local services, local foods, local entertainment, and our local wilderness.

Earth Fest 2011 is happening April 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mt Iron Community Center, Messiah Lutheran Church & Merritt Elementary, all located next to one another on Hwy. 169 in Mt. Iron, MN.

Mission

The mission of the Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability is to stimulate

conversation and action for a sustainable future on the Iron Range.

Three Year Vision Statements

-IRPS is a strong, effective grass roots organization

-IRPS is developing financing for itself and sustainable initiatives

-IRPS empowers community action

-IRPS hosts wildly successful annual Iron Range Earth Fest

-IRPS works with other organizations to promote, encourage and offer educational opportunities

-IRPS is the networking and information-sharing hub for sustainability

-Sustainability is accepted as a core value on the Iron Range

2 thoughts on “What is Iron Range Earth Fest?

  1. Where is the fest located, name of city and location in Minn. I would be coming from
    the Madison area of Wisconsin.

    • Earth Fest 2011 is happening April 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mt Iron Community Center, Messiah Lutheran Church & Merritt Elementary, all located next to one another on Hwy. 169 in Mt. Iron, MN. We are approximately 3.5 north of Minneapolis/St. Paul, and an hour or so northwest of Duluth.

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