Winona State University Celebrates Earth Day and Arbor Day with Conservation Hero, Curt Meine

Our planet faces environmental threats from climate change, escalating severe weather, invasive species and ever-increasing strain on our agricultural land. While it can feel overwhelming, it is important to remember that the Winona area has experienced some of this before. In the 1930's communities within the Driftless bonded together to tackle the perennial issue of flooding by planting forests to stabilize steep slopes, developed contour farming and even relocated communities out of the flood plain. All were key steps to protecting our environment and ensuring our communities were more resilient. Curt Meine, noted author, visits the WSU campus to share how lessons learned from the past might serve as a guide for our current crisis. His lecture is entitled, "Earth Day in Times of Crisis: Lessons from the Driftless to the World." Join us for an evening of sharing stories of environmental and community resilience and hope.

Curt will deliver his lecture on Thursday April 21, 2022, at 7:00 PM in Stark Hall, Room 103 on the WSU campus. For anyone interested in remote attendance, his talk will be shared over Zoom: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/94744746947

Category: Attractions | Talks and Lectures