The Bemidji Sustainability Committee, Bemidji State University and the Clean Energy Resource Teams are partnering up to bring you the city’s 5th Annual Sustainable Homes Tour on Saturday, July 30th. The tour will feature five destinations—two homes that have incorporated sustainable design and urban gardening, plus a stop at Security Bank^USA, Oshkiimajitahdah school in Redby and the Waldeese Biohaus at the German Language Village.  Come see how local residents have reduced their energy costs, increased their energy independence, reduced their water usage, increased their food independence, used natural and renewable materials in constructing their homes, and reduced solid waste.

Hour-long tours are offered throughout the day from 9am to 4pm.

• 9am – Solar PV & Solar Financing (1025 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW, Bemidj)
• 9am & 11am – Residential Permaculture (311 Richards Ave NE, Bemidji)
• 11am & 1pm – Front Yard Habitat & Free Little Library (1104 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji)
• 1pm – Red Lake Local Foods Initiative (15525 Mendota, Rdby Cemetary Rd, Redby, MN 56670)
• 3pm – Green Building, Geothermal & Solar Thermal (meet at 9927 Birchmont Beach Rd. NE)

Check out our Event Poster for more information or pick up an bookmark map for details on times and locations at at Harmony Coop, Lueken’s North and South, Brigid’s Pub, and the BSU Sustainability Office.

The tour is free and open to all members of the Bemidji area and surrounding community.  No pre-registration is required. Carpooling is highly encouraged!