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- Jun 275:30 AMMeet Your FarmerThe mission of the St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation District is to help St. Joseph County residents improve their natural resources through conservation and education. They have a special emphasis on soil and water and assist landowners in planning and applying conservation practices on their land, both rural and urban. St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation District has recently been putting in extra effort to talk about the impacts of cover crops on the soil health of agricultural fields and the water quality of nearby waterways. And now, they want to extend that effort by bringing the community together! Please join us on June 27th to talk to the farmers who are using conservation practices on their land, the District board, staff, and their partners who are getting conservation on the ground. Let’s come together to talk about what’s growing and how it impacts the natural resources in St. Joseph County! Dinner is provided, and space is limited. Please register online at: www.StJosephSWCD.org/events/meet-your-farmer. For questions, contact Misty Sorchevich at misty.sorchevich@in.nacdnet.net.
- Jul 114:30 PMCity of South Bend’s Climate Action Planning Open HouseOver the past year, the South Bend Office of Sustainability has been taking steps to update the City’s Climate Action Plan. The City’s first plan was completed in 2019, and every 5 years, they are required to update the plan. It is their goal to finalize the plan in the fall of 2024. The Climate Action Plan is the Office of Sustainability’s guiding document that informs their work work. The overarching goal of the plan is for the City to be carbon neutral – zero emissions that cause climate change – by 2050. The plan provides a framework of strategies to achieve this goal. The plan update is also considering strategies to adapt and be resilient to climate change. In the open house, you will have an opportunity to comment on draft goals and strategies. You will also have an opportunity to hear from Climate Action Ambassadors, who are supporting community engagement. You can RSVP for the event here. Will You Join? As climate change impacts us in different ways, the City wants your input to ensure strategies are grounded in data and community feedback. It takes a community effort to address climate change, and we hope you can attend the event. Not Able to Attend? Not to worry! There are still plenty of opportunities to provide feedback. Visit Together South Bend to provide feedback online and to stay up to date on the plan’s progress.