We All Need Food and Water

08/14/2026

PLEASE come see us at the Minnesota State Fair! We have 17 shows on 2 stages, and we have a table in the EcoExperience Building on August 28th. https://weallneedfoodandwater.org/minnesota-state-fair-2026/

08/14/2026

Where were you during those hazy, hazardous July BWCA wildfire days? How did it impact your life? Climate change is supercharging heat waves, flooding, wildfires, and more. On the field, that means kids dealing with dangerous heat-related illnesses and rained-out or wildfire-smoked-out games.

Not only is climate change affecting kids' ability to play outside with their friends, but it's also canceling school. 9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather in the 2024-2025 school year.

The good news about climate change is that we know exactly how to stop it. And it's not as complicated as the fossil fuel companies want us to believe. We need to "stop burning stuff." In other words, reduce energy use first, then electrify everything and power it with renewables.

08/13/2026

Sesame Street is catching up with our programming. Sesame Street released an episode last week in which Elmo and friends prepare for a big storm and then rebuild after it hits.

“With our Extreme Weather response initiative, we’re using the power of Sesame Street to help children prepare for what’s ahead, cope with big emotions during moments of disruption, and begin to recover afterward,” Joseph Giraldi, chief operating officer of Sesame Workshop, said in a news release.

We'd like to say our tiny nonprofit is one step ahead of them. We've been teaching kids to cope with big emotions for several years now.

Now. How do we reach the adults??

07/23/2026

Heat pumps are having a moment in the United States. In the first quarter of this year, heat pumps outsold fossil fuel furnaces by 32%, and almost topped AC units. And last year, heat pumps were included in nearly as many new homes as traditional forced-air furnaces. This is a big deal for the climate, as heat pumps are far more efficient for heating and cooling, which is typically a sizeable source of a building’s emissions. (Source: Project Drawdown newsletter)
https://drawdown.org/insights/five-ways-heat-pumps-are-more-awesome-than-you-think

07/13/2026

So much new at We All Need Food and Water! Please check out our summer newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/weallneedfoodandwater.org/hope-is-growingsee-whats-new-at-we-all-need-food-and-water

07/09/2026

We have a new logo and tagline. Our rebrand thoughtfully starts from a place of talking about shared values. What matters most to you? What would you put in that heart?

07/08/2026

The fastest way to lose someone in a climate conversation? Start with the facts.

Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe explains why people are more likely to engage when we begin with shared values instead.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ted-countdown_the-fastest-way-to-lose-someone-in-a-climate-activity-7478137865604866048-O1lM/

That's exactly what we think! And it shows in our new tagline: We All Need Food and Water—Protect what matters most. P.S. We would love to name the very wise Katharine Hayhoe as an honorary board member!

The fastest way to lose someone in a climate conversation? Start with the facts. Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe explains why people are more likely to engage when we begin with shared values instead. ⬇️

06/05/2026

⏰ Time is one of our most valuable resources in tackling climate change.

Yet every year, millions of classroom hours are spent on substitute teacher days that often serve as placeholders until the regular teacher returns. What if we could transform those days into meaningful learning experiences that inspire students, introduce them to clean economy careers, and help them become part of the solution?

That's exactly what we're doing through Clean Economy Educators.

Our newest blog explores why substitute teacher days represent a huge untapped opportunity—and how we're turning them into engaging, hands-on experiences focused on climate solutions and the future workforce.

Read the blog here: https://weallneedfoodandwater.org/time-matters/

Please share if you believe every school day should be a day of discovery, inspiration, and action.

Climate change requires urgent action, yet thousands of school hours are lost on substitute teacher days. Discover how We All Need Food and Water's Clean Economy Educators program transforms these days into engaging opportunities for climate solutions education, career exploration, and student empow...

05/15/2026

THE LORAX
Experience our lively puppet adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic, where the Lorax “speaks for the trees." This interactive performance invites audiences of all ages to laugh, reflect, and imagine their role in caring for the Earth.

S A T U R D A Y 5/16/2026
2:00 pm Turbo Tim’s Anything Automotive, 2823 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
performed by Sam Culshaw-Maurer and Emery Christian

6:00 pm Minneapolis Cider Co, 701 SE 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55414
performed by Angelina Gagliano and Spencer Arevalo

S U N D A Y 5/17/2026
1:00 & 3:00 pm St. John’s Lutheran Church, 610 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
performed by Katie Consamus and Sam Culshaw-Maurer
performed by Sam Culshaw-Maurer and Emery Christian

05/14/2026

Snippet from Mason Meets a Mason Bee show: "Native plants give bees a big drink—like this! (Enter full bottle of apple juice.) But cultivated varieties that people make just for show, usually only give me a little drink—like this. (Juice pouch) And sometimes no drink at all..."

Come watch the whole show on 5/15 at 6 pm at Minneapolis Cider Company or 2 pm at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church