Renewing the Countryside

06/19/2026

Come join Renewing the Countryside at our annual fundraiser and bid on a getaway at Lake Pepin, WI, or a dinner prepared by James Beard Award winner Beth Dooley!

Find all other information, experiences, and online auction items with the links below!

We'll see you at Dodge Nature Center 6.25.2026!

Access the online auction -> https://givebutter.com/.../categories/90245/auction-items

Get your tickets here to join us in person -> https://www.renewingthecountryside.org/renewing_the_countryside_annual_fundraiser

Cant make it or bid? Donate to our cause here -> https://www.renewingthecountryside.org/donate

06/19/2026

Looking to do something next Thursday evening?

Come join Renewing the Countryside at our annual fundraiser!

Enjoy food, Live music, a silent auction, live demonstrations, and so much more!

We'll see you at Dodge Nature Center 6.25.2026!

Access the online auction -> https://givebutter.com/.../categories/90245/auction-items

Get your tickets here to join us in person -> https://www.renewingthecountryside.org/renewing_the_countryside_annual_fundraiser

Cant make it or bid? Donate to our cause here -> https://www.renewingthecountryside.org/donate

06/18/2026

Join RTC staff at the 30th Annual Peace Celebration! This festive, volunteer-led community event honors the legacy of Melvin Giles, Peace Celebration co-founder, who was a brilliant and beloved peacemaker, community pillar, and dear friend of Renewing the Countryside. The 30th Annual Community Peace Celebration features music, art, and good food, and seeks to disrupt cycles of oppression, violence, and poverty through art, community health, education, youth empowerment, and reconciliation discussions.

Find thier page here to stay involved-> https://www.facebook.com/maypeaceprevailonearth97/reels/

& thier website here->
https://www.communitypeacecelebration.org

06/18/2026

We are so excited that Beth Dooley, James Beard Award-winning food writer and chef, has generously donated a Dinner & Wine Pairing for six to our online auction. Gather some friends and bid on this one-of-a-kind experience! Check out Beth's video below!

Our online auction is live, and our summer fundraiser is just 7 days away. Whether you place a bid, buy a ticket, or simply help spread the word, you'll be supporting emerging farmers, conservation efforts, local food systems, and vibrant communities across our region.

We'll see you at Dodge Nature Center 6.25.2026!

Access the online auction -> https://givebutter.com/.../categories/90245/auction-items

Get your tickets here to join us in person -> https://www.renewingthecountryside.org/renewing_the_countryside_annual_fundraiser

Cant make it or bid? Donate to our cause here -> https://www.renewingthecountryside.org/donate

Beth Dooley's Kitchen

06/17/2026

Looking for your next adventure while supporting Renewing the Countryside?

Our silent auction features some incredible experiences you won't find every day: Sail on Lake Pepin, explore beautiful Duluth, boondock in Wisconsin, or learn the craft of cheesemaking. You can also bid on an in-home dinner and wine experience with James Beard Award-winning chef Beth Dooley, enjoy a glamping getaway at Circle M Farmstead, or take a dog sledding adventure through the forests and frozen lakes of the Boundary Waters. There's so much more, and a little something for everyone!

Every bid helps support Renewing the Countryside's work with farmers, food businesses, and rural communities across the region.

Check out our auction offerings here:

By Renewing the Countryside

06/15/2026

Got a silly goose in the family? A stubborn mule for a friend? A little chicken who needs some encouragement to come along?

Bring them all to Renewing the Countryside's Summer Celebration & Fundraiser on June 25!

While we can't guarantee actual geese, mules, or chickens will be attending, we can confirm that all the human versions are welcome. And yes—kids are too! In fact, children under 12 attend free.

Join us for an evening of great local food, drinks, music, games, a silent auction, and plenty of good company at the beautiful Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul.

🎉 Thursday, June 25
📍 Dodge Nature Center, West St. Paul, MN
⏰ 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Whether you're a social butterfly, a busy bee, a night owl, or just someone who loves supporting local food and thriving rural communities, we'd love to see you there.

Come flock together with us for a fun summer evening! Get your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/renewingthecountryside/2191121

06/14/2026

Local food businesses are the backbone of thriving communities—and FEAST helps them grow.

Through Renewing the Countryside's FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace, food entrepreneurs, farmers, and value-added producers gain access to the resources, connections, and opportunities they need to build successful businesses. FEAST brings together innovators, buyers, investors, and community leaders to strengthen local food economies and create lasting impact across the region.

When you support RTC's Summer Celebration & Fundraiser on June 25, you're helping power programs like FEAST that support small businesses, create economic opportunities, and expand access to local food.

Join us for an evening of great local food, beverages, music, and community at Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul. Learn more about RTC's work, connect with fellow supporters, and celebrate the people and businesses shaping the future of our local food system.

🎉 Thursday, June 25
📍 Dodge Nature Center, West St. Paul, MN
⏰ 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $50 and include delicious local food and a complimentary drink. Families are welcome, and children under 12 attend free. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/renewingthecountryside/2191121

Together, we can help local food businesses thrive and build stronger, more resilient communities.

06/14/2026

We're getting excited—and for good reason!

At Renewing the Countryside, we firmly believe that we put the FUN in fundraising. 🎉

Join us on June 25 for an evening filled with great local food, refreshing drinks, live music, lawn games, a silent auction, and plenty of laughter with friends, colleagues, farmers, food lovers, and community supporters.

Yes, we're raising funds to support important work across Minnesota's local food and farming communities. But we're also creating a space to celebrate the people, partnerships, and programs that make that work possible.

Whether you're a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, this is your chance to have a great time while making a difference.

🎉 Thursday, June 25
📍 Dodge Nature Center, West St. Paul, MN
⏰ 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $50 and include delicious local food and a complimentary drink. Kids under 12 attend free! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/renewingthecountryside/2191121

Come see for yourself why we decided to make it an annual tradition.

Because supporting local food, farmers, and rural communities should be meaningful... and a whole lot of fun.

06/14/2026

Supporting local farmers means creating more pathways for local food to reach our communities.

Through the Minnesota Farmers Market Food Hubs program, Renewing the Countryside helps connect farmers with larger market opportunities while making it easier for schools, institutions, and consumers to access fresh, locally grown food. By strengthening regional food distribution networks, this program helps farmers expand their businesses and keeps more food dollars circulating in local communities.

When you support RTC's Summer Celebration & Fundraiser on June 25, you're helping invest in programs like the Minnesota Farmers Market Food Hubs that strengthen local agriculture, improve food access, and build a more resilient food system.

Join us for an evening of delicious local food, beverages, music, and community at Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about RTC's work and the impact your support makes across Minnesota.

🎉 Thursday, June 25
📍 Dodge Nature Center, West St. Paul, MN
⏰ 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $50 and include great local food and a complimentary drink. Families are welcome, and children under 12 attend free. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/renewingthecountryside/2191121

Come celebrate the farmers, partners, and communities working together to make local food more accessible for everyone.

06/12/2026

If you’d like to go to RTC’s FUNdraiser and support farmers, local food systems, or regenerative agriculture go to our link here ->

https://www.renewingthecountryside.org/renewing_the_countryside_annual_fundraiser

or donate to the cause here ->

https://www.renewingthecountryside.org/donate