KMSU Every Day Is Earth Day

October 5, 2026 - The Land Stewardship Project is dedicated to creating transformational change in our food and farming systems. EDED host Karen Wright spoke with Brian Devore, communications coordinator of the Land Stewardship Project of what it will take to change policy and processes to move toward regenerative farming systems.

October 29, 2026 - Two-thirds of North American birds are vulnerable to climate change, threatening their long-term survival as the planet overheats. EDED Host Karen Wright spoke with Al Batt, a naturalist, writer, and humorist from Hartland, Minnesota, about how climate change and environmental shifts impact wildlife, particularly birds and local ecosystems.

Oct. 15, 2026 - The public is invited to a free community event to be held on Sat. Oct. 24, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Minnesota State University, Mankato. EDED host Karen Wright talked with Coalition of Care members Paul Prew and Deb Groebner who are co-chairing the event titled, "Co-designing a Coalition of Care: A Gathering for Collaborative Action in Greater Mankato." The gathering is for any individual or organization interested in facilitating caring actions for people and ecosystems in Greater Mankato. Registration is requested a a free lunch will be served: tinyurl.com/coalitionofcarehttps://sites.google.com/view/coalitionofcare/event

October 8, 2026 - If you regularly listen to "Every Day is Earth Day", you are likely someone who cares about clean energy. If so, the CERTs program is for you. EDED Host Karen Wright talked with Jennifer Lindahl, Southeast MN CERT Coordinator, and Keely Rau, CERT Statewide Ambassador Program manager. Learn how you can gain access to the knowledge and skills needed to help others meaningfully participate in clean energy.

Oct. 1, 2026 - The South Central Minnesota Clean Energy Council is hosting its 2nd Annual Mankato Area Solar & Clean Energy Tour on Sat. Oct. 3, 1-4 pm. Meet at the Blue Earth County Library at 1 pm for locations and travel via Car-avan. EDED Host Karen Wright talked with Sabri Fair, Chair of the South Central Minnesota Clean Energy Council about the tour and about ideas to be more energy efficient.