Happy Dancing Blog

Jim Chamberlin

Pools of Energy Key Frame to Soil Health

I was at the Minnesota Organic Conference many years ago, sitting in a session on testing soil biology. The presenter was showing a...

Jenny Hill

Healthier Eating for All, Healthier Eating for You

Maybe you’ve noticed the rising cost of groceries. Some rising costs are easier to absorb than others and food and healthy eating is...

Delaney Dahl

Wild Winter Weather & Eco-Anxiety

With the weather we have been having this year in the Midwest, if you were to tell me that tomorrow’s forecast would be cloudy with a...

Michelle Hoefs

Embracing Nature: Tiny Turtles Gets Preschoolers Outside

In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, children are spending less time outdoors and more time indoors glued to screens, making...

Jim Chamberlin

Naturally Productive Landscape Design

Early into my journey as a resource conservationist I had the opportunity to attend a multi-day permaculture training at Garden Farme...

Jenny Hill

Nature, Conservancy, & Miscellaneous

More than 45 workshops make up the 18th Annual Back to Basics. From Zero Waste to Gardening to Clean Energy, you can get your...

Jenny Hill

Engage & Take Action at B2B

For the 18th Annual Back to Basics, there are more than 45 workshops on a wide variety of topics. From Zero Waste to Gardening to Clean...

Jenny Hill

Want to DIY? These Workshops Can Help

For the 18th Annual Back to Basics, there are more than 45 workshops on a wide variety of topics. From Zero Waste to Gardening to Clean...

Jenny Hill

Minnesota Climate Expert Is Hopeful Despite Challenges

Dr. Mark Seeley, climatologist and meteorologist, has tracked, interpreted, and taught about Minnesota weather for more than 40 years. He...

Jenny Hill

Path to a More Sustainable You: Self-care and Wellness Workshops

The 18th Annual Back to Basics will feature more than 50 workshops on a wide variety of topics. From Blacksmithing to Gardening to Clean...