Last month we shared ideas for making your Halloween festivities a little greener. Now that Halloween has passed, the holiday season is in full swing. For some of us this creates excitement, for others anxiety. Here is the first of a few of our favorite ways to feel good about the holiday season while lowering stress and guilt. More...

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Devoured Puppet Show
Take in the annual BareBones Performance at Hidden Falls Park for a Halloween puppet show that you won't soon forget.  This community created puppet "extravaganza" masterfully blends art, puppetry, song, dance and much more!
Fri-Sat, Oct 30 & 31, 7pm
Hidden Falls Park, 1305 Mississippi River Blvd, St Paul (.8 miles south of Ford Bridge)

The Nature of Halloween
Storyteller Roy Edward Power will lead a walk through the Nature Center as he shares tales of ancient Halloween customs.
Fri, Oct 30, 6:30-8pm
Carpenter Nature Center, 12805 St Croix Trail, Hastings
Call 651-437-4359 to register ($5/person) More...

-Sara Johnson, Sustainable Business Accounts Manager

Halloween can generate a lot of unnecessary waste and unsustainable behavior between the temporary decorations, cheap costumes, candy wrappers and parties.  Here are a few actions I've taken this week to make my Halloween festivities a little greener. More...

Day 350: International Day of Climate Action
Groups across the world are getting together to send a message: there is too much carbon in the atmosphere and it’s time to make a huge, worldwide change!
Oct 24, Worldwide
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The Mayhem Poets at the Children's Theatre Company
Use your EcoMetro online coupon to see the Mayhem Poets perform at the Children's Theatre Company.  It's a two-for-one offer, so bring a friend to experience this energetic and energizing hip-hop slam poetry group.
Now through Nov 1
The Children's Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave S, Minneapolis

Acorn Planting and Woodland Seed Spreading
Help restore oak woodland and plant diversity in the important forest habitat in Crosby Park in St Paul.
Oct 17, 10am-Noon
Crosby Park, St Paul

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Bike MN 350
Come find out about a 350-mile bike trek starting on Saturday and the 350 International Day of Climate Action coming up on October 24th. Hear from organizers of October 24th action events as well as staff and Copenhagen delegates from the Will Steger Foundation.
Oct 10, 10:10am-Noon
Harriet Alexander Nature Center, 2520 North Dale Street, Roseville

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How Brenda Langton Keeps Food Fresh
The Mill City Farmers Market is the perfect place to taste new foods, meet food producers and watch local food artisans in action.
Oct 3, 10, & 17, 8am-1pm
Mill City Farmers Market, 704 2nd St S, Minneapolis

Image: Flickr/clairity

Apple Festival
Fall has arrived, so take time this weekend to celebrate one of falls favorites: the apple!  Sip cider, meet Johnny Appleseed and enjoy a autumn hayride at Gibbs Museum's Apple Festival.
Oct 3-4, Noon-4pm
Gibbs Museum, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, St Paul More...

Know Thy Vegetables: Kale!
The first class in a series of hands-on cooking classes focused on more obscure vegetables. In this class learn all about kale, the leafy green vegetable that is a fall favorite.
Sept 26, 1-3pm
Mississippi Market, 1500 West 7th St, St Paul
$25/$23 (Non-members/members)

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Build-Your-Own Scarecrow
Just when we were thinking our fall garden was needing something to spice it up, Bachman goes and throws its family friendly annual scarecrow build. Just bring clothes to dress your scarecrow and Bachman's will take care of the rest.
Sept 26-27
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Policy and a Pint: No Impact Man
Colin Beavan tried to live for a year without making an impact on the environment: all in the heart of New York City with his wife and toddler!  Hear him and Steve Seel (DJ from 89.3 The Current) discuss his “no impact year” and hear how he thinks it made his life better.
Sept 17, 5:30-7pm
UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio, 480 Cedar St, St Paul
$10/$5 for students w/ ID

Image: Flickr/zappowbang

8th Annual Minnesota Tile Festival
The MN Tile Festival is part arts festival, part trade show and brings together 40 of the most talented tile artists in the country. Be sure to bring your Blue Sky Guide coupon to receive one FREE admission with the purchase of one at full price (http://www.ecometro.com/twincities/location/Minnesota-Tile-Festival/988/).
Sept 19, 10am-5pm
American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave S, Minneapolis

Woofstock
Woofstock is a day of special deals at local stores, agility demonstrations, dog-friendly exhibits, live music, a scavenger hunt, the Pooches' Promenade and the annual Dog Trick Contest.
Sept 19,10am-3pm
Linden Hills Business District, 43rd & Upton, Minneapolis, MN More...