Emergence Festival 2021
As we emerged tentatively from our COVID cocoons in 2021, we asked What kind of world do we want to see— and create? Visitors found inspiration at our Emergence Festival at Lake Como in July, discovering pop-up stations along the walking path, all hosted by local nonprofit and community groups. These practical idealists are showing how we can use this moment to work for racial and economic justice, resilient communities, balanced ecosystems, and a healthy climate. Learn more using the links and directory below, then bring these ideas to your household, workplace, neighborhood. Find your own niche!
Festival participants:
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Climate action groups: MN-350 Green Jobs Team, MN Interfaith Power & Light, Saint Paul 350, Transition Twin Cities, Transition Town ASAP
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Resilient communities: Alliance for Sustainability, ​BrightSide Produce, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, East Side Freedom Library, Emergency Preparedness (Ramsey Co.), Frogtown Green, Nonviolent Peaceforce, St. Anthony Park Community Council
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People and ecosystems: Capitol Region Watershed District, Environmental Health (Ramsey Co.), Lower Phalen Creek Project, Makoce Ikikcupi (Land Recovery), UMN Bee Squad, Zero Waste St. Paul
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Faith groups: Friends for a Nonviolent World. Masjid At-Taqwa mosque, Saint Anthony Park UCC, St. Paul's UCC on Summit, Transformational Creation Care - Park Ave UMC
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Arts & education: Bell Museum, MN Waldorf School, St. Paul Federation of Educators, Victoria Theater Arts Center
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Directory of participating groups
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Festival map
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Station location list
Tracy (right) provided the inspiration for the festival
Tracy (right) provided the inspiration for the festival