At our 12/20/22 meeting, Mark Klapatch-Mathias and Lauren Kaminski talked about Earth Fest and related sustainability-focused programs and groups in and around River Falls.  Mark Klapatch-Mathias is currently on the Hope for Creation Leadership Team, a member of the Systemic Solutions Committee, Co-Chair of Earth Fest 2023, and the Sustainability Coordinator at UW-River Falls. Lauren Kaminski has worked in the Community Education & Communications Department at the River Falls School District for 11 years. For Earth Fest, she is the Communications & Marketing chair.

 

The talk covered the first Earth Fest 2022 in April 2022 and Earth Fest 2023 which will be held on April 22 in Glen Park. Mark also explained Hope for Creation-River Falls.  Earth Fest is a FREE community celebration of the past, present, and future sustainability efforts in River Falls and the surrounding area.  Everyone is welcome. 

Rotarian Amy Peterson, Community Development Director for the City of River Falls, provided an overview on the direction of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, the Outdoor Park and Recreation Plan, and the City’s Comprehensive Plan. These important policy documents, when implemented, will shape the future of River Falls. Since the plans are being drafted now and will be finalized and presented to City Council in March 2023, Amy is encouraging conversations and comments now. Click Read More for further detail.  Also, Amy’s PowerPoint presentation is attached; see Downloaded Files below.