Sustainability

Sustainability

The People and the Place

From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

Session 1 of 3 in the Springing into Action series- Going Green at Home: Green Infrastructure That Works

Get ready to “spring” into action with Minnesota Sea Grant’s engaging three-part webinar series. This series is designed to empower northeast Minnesota residents to explore green infrastructure and how it can help build resilient communities. Whether you’re dreaming of a summer project on your own property or curious about green infrastructure’s role in bigger community landscapes, we’ve got you covered. Join us as we dig into practical green infrastructure techniques for your home, discover the importance of native and deep-rooted perennial plants, and see how green infrastructure works in our public spaces. By the end, you’ll be ready to get your hands dirty with new ideas, connect with local experts, and make your property—and community—greener and more sustainable. Join us for one or all of these free events: Session 1 – Going Green at Home: Green Infrastructure That Works Session 2 – Blooming with Benefits: Native and Deep-rooted Perennial Plants…

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Cheryl Skafte stands outside in Duluth in front of trees, with her hands in the pocket of a Keep Duluth Clean hooded sweatshirt

Faces of Duluth: Cheryl Skafte

Cheryl Skafte loves Duluth. And Lake Superior. This is the driving force behind her work with Keep Duluth Clean, a volunteer-led organization that encourages people to pick up litter where they live, work and play.

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