Sustainability Institute

05/30/2026

🤩 We were the non-profit chosen to receive this past week's $500 donation from Beer By Bike Brigade!

THANK YOU to Mario and his team for making this all possible and supporting our work. We were grateful to be there and volunteer. 🥹

Sustainability Institute co-hosted Bingo this past Wednesday. We execute our games with nonprofits & groups doing good by others and donate $500 for their efforts.

Next game is Wed. 6/3/26 ~ $11,000 Jackpot + Big Boar BBQ + Spin & Win ~ Onalaska Omni Center ~ Doors open 4PM. ~ 1st call 6PM.

05/22/2026

This Thursday (May 28th), La Crosse Habitat is hosting "Pave the Way: ReNew the Block Celebration" to cross the fundraising finish line of their ReNew the Block program, the complete environmental transformation of the neighborhood block near La Crosse Logan Middle School!

Attend to celebrate the progress they've made so far with food trucks, raffles, paver sales, and live music from The La Crosse Confluence.

05/15/2026

🥹 We're saying goodbye to our two amazing interns Kaden & Sarah who built an upcycled materials mural as a 2026 Earth Fair activity.

Months ago, we broadly asked them to create an interactive art piece that created a welcoming experience for all fair goers, and they understood the assignment. 🎨

👀 You can now see their finished murals at the Holmen & Onalaska public libraries (La Crosse County Library) this summer. Huge thank you to them for bringing even more creativity and FUN into sustainability! 🌿

You can read more about their experience as an intern on our latest blog post.

05/12/2026

Join us in celebrating Hmoob American Day 2026.

Come together with our community to honor Hmong heritage, culture, and contributions. Enjoy cultural performances, delicious food, and meaningful connections as we celebrate this special day.
📅 Date: May 16, 2026
📍 Location: Omni Center
Everyone is welcome—bring your friends and family! Let’s make this a memorable celebration.

05/04/2026

UWL Sustainability's Reduce, Reuse and Reimagine program is helping divert items from the landfill during campus move-out.

While only on-campus students may bring items to the collection facilities, anybody may take an item! Check it out if there is something you might be looking for or preparing your student for move in next year.

https://www.uwlax.edu/sustainability/get-involved/practicing_sustainability/move-inmove-out-recycling/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRl4WZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWR1RyZjNZOEJKMzJmbVA1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpm5R7sDjwXUeMGJfpqshgPH955-g9_VHzwhssY56_juNbD2cL5y_Stgg3VW_aem_AkHq7JbqE1-I5paoYjeMmw

04/28/2026

That's a Wrap! 🤩🙌👏

Congrats to ALL the amazing teams that played the 6th annual Green Goose Chase. We had so many engaged and creative teams out exploring, learning and playing together. The recap is up, so go read it now 👉 www.sustaininstitute.com/blog

💪Mission Masters: Liquid Turtles
🦚Eggstra Award: Humon-goose Love for the Earth
🍀Lil Leprechauns: Jurassic Honk
💫High Flyers: Hoff4

Thank you again to everyone who participated, supported, championed and sponsored the Green Goose Chase. We can't wait to see what lucky year 7 brings....HONK🪿💚

2026 EggCeptional Sponsors
Ethos Green Power Cooperative
Trane Technologies

04/27/2026

What another GREAT year! 🌏 Thank you to the 2,200+ community members who stopped by the 2026 Earth Fair in Myrick Park and to everyone who made it all possible in the name of celebrating and our beautiful Mother Earth.

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨...
💚 Our Earth Fair Committee who spent months planning the event - Erica Black, Vicki Miller & Strive 2 Thrive Coulee Region, Carrie Thompson, Casey Meehan, Christina Mehrkens, Justin Holten, Vanessa, Steph Hanna & Nature Place La Crosse, Perrin Iacopino, Tina M, Karen Solverson & Mississippi Valley Conservancy, and Celine Donofrio & La Crosse Public Library.

💚 The Nature Place La Crosse and their staff for continuing to host this large event at their location.

💚 Our Earth Fair sponsors who support it every year through monetary and in-kind donations.

💚 The day-of volunteers who donated their time to help set up, take down and offer a hand during the Earth Fair.

💚 All 70+ vendors and non-profit organizations who help create a vibrant and educational atmosphere that highlights the numerous sustainable efforts happening within our community.
We hope to see you all again at the 2027 Earth Fair!

04/26/2026

🌍 2026 Earth Fair in Myrick Park IS TODAY 🌎

Stop by Myrick Park from 11am-4pm for some fun activities, eco-minded organizations, local artisans, baby goats, food trucks, live music, and so much more!
♻️🎨🪱🌱🍓🐐

View all scheduled activities and a list of vendors on our website. www.earthfairlacrosse.com

Nature Place La Crosse

04/24/2026

2026 Earth Fair in Myrick Park IS THIS SUNDAY! 🌎

Stop by Myrick Park & The Nature Place for some FREE, family-friendly fun to celebrate Earth Week.

Sunday, April 26th
11 am - 4 pm

Live Music | Food | Activities | Prizes | Demonstrations .. and so much more!

🪕🌱🪶🪱🐇♻️☀️🍓🎨🦙🚶🏼‍♀️

Thank you to the Nature Place La Crosse for being the host site.

Thank you to all of our sponsors - Ethos Green Power Cooperative
Strive 2 Thrive Coulee Region
People's Food Co-op
Western Technical College
Dairyland Power Cooperative
Roz Schnick Consulting
Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions
Friends of the La Crosse Marsh
Z Care
La Crosse Public Library
Smith's Bike Shop
Magnum Media
LAXprint.com
Mid-West Family Entertainment
GoMacro
Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling Service Inc
Lee Harwell Photography