Renewing the Countryside

Story Clearinghouse

  • who we are
    • staff
    • board
    • latest news
  • resources
    • publications
    • technical assistance
    • books
    • story clearinghouse
  • projects
    • green routes
    • farm to school
    • grow a farmer
    • new organic stewards
    • farm transitions
  • events
    • MN State Fair
    • Feast! Festival and Tradeshow
    • event volunteer
  • support
    • donate
    • sign up

Lutsen SNA

June 29, 2012 By admin

Exploring Mysteries For most of his adult life, Lloyd Scherer has spent winter days, backpack slung over his shoulder, traveling through the Lake Superior Highlands in Cook County. Now 82 years of age, it is still a rare day that does not find him exploring the mysteries of the northern old growth forest. “Even the […]

Filed Under: Business - self, Conservation, Conservation Aim, Forest Preservation and Restoration, Habitat Restoration, Land Trusts, Minnesota, Policy Tools, Preserving Greenspace, Program - government, Program - non-profit, Wildlife Management

Luverne’s Prairie Spirit: Let it Grow!

June 29, 2012 By admin

Luverne: Home of the VIP Since the summer of 1999, the people of Luverne have been exploring ways to strengthen their community. Through the Blandin Community Investment Partnership (BCIP) process of priority setting, resource inventory, and implementation planning, the VIP (vision, involvement, promise) project has emerged. A commitment to the youth and land of this […]

Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Arts and Culture, Children, Families and Learning, Community Development and Design, Community-Based Approach, Conservation, Conservation Aim, Ecotourism, Agri-tourism and Educational Travel, Environmental Education Programs, Hiking & Cross-Country Skiing, Lifelong Learning, Minnesota, Prairie Restoration, Program - community, Program - government, Program - non-profit, Public Planning, Rural Business Development, Tourism and Recreation, Visual Arts, Youth, Youth Leadership

Little Falls: Footsteps Into the Future

June 29, 2012 By admin

Jumping Into the Heart of Minnesota The people of Little Falls are taking the plunge. Plans for a Family Aquatic Center are now sounds of a wet and wild time. For the first time in Little Falls’ history, the sidewalk could be the underway. They want to fill the air with children laughing their way […]

Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Arts and Culture, Children, Families and Learning, Community Center, Community Development and Design, Cultural Preservation, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Families in Crisis Center, Family Entertainment and Activities, Human Services, Internet and High-tech, Lifelong Learning, Minnesota, Music, Performing Arts, Program - community, Program - non-profit, Project Identification, Design, and Implementation, Promoting Community Interaction on Common Goals, Visual Arts, Youth

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

Browse Stories by Category