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The mission of Dassel-Cokato Sustainable Living is to empower people with the knowledge and skills to be able to live more sustainably, and foster learning, connection, and stewardship with regards to our natural world.


Making Kombucha
Shelley Huggett shares about tools, steps, and tips for success in making this probiotic-rich and nutritious fermented tea that has been...
51 minutes ago1 min read


Herbal Medicine Basics
Connie Karstens, Co-owner of The Lamb Shoppe and Wellness Center, teaches this introductory class on herbalism, the practice of using...
1 hour ago1 min read


Chicks & Chickens
Bob and Sarah Lea were back to share what they've learned in 30 years of raising chicks and small flocks of egg-laying hens. Check out...
2 hours ago1 min read


Making Sauerkraut
Bob and Sarah Lea taught us the basics of making sauerkraut in both small and large batches. They covered tools and materials needed,...
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Featured Provider: Rufer Bee & Sweet Bee Honey
Like most family businesses, the kids start to work at a young age. The Rufer boys, Gavin and Keegan, started working on the honey...
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Herbal Tea
Garden Nook Tea & Gifts owners Amy Kaiser and Mary Hoffman presented on the basics of herbal tea along with many varieties of tea and...
Apr 28, 20241 min read


Planting for Pollinators
Learn from local conservationist Tim Barberg's 20+ years of experience in creating native habitat for pollinators.
Apr 28, 20241 min read


Sourdough Bread
On February 26, 2024, almost 50 local community members packed into the area next to the Cokato ELC kitchen to learn from local sourdough...
Apr 28, 20241 min read


Raised Bed & Vertical Gardening
Sarah and Bob Lea were back to share their gardening know-how and tips on raised bed & vertical gardening. This method of gardening...
Apr 13, 20242 min read


Power of Greens: Growing Microgreens & Sprouts to Optimize Nutrition by Jolene Carlson
Jolene Carlson, licensed nutritionist and soil health enthusiast, offered a fantastic presentation on the power of sprouts and...
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Bulk Food: Buying, Storing, and Using
Why Buy in Bulk Food packaging is becoming increasingly problematic for the environment. The United Nations Foundation says that “more...
Dec 20, 20238 min read


Canning by Beth & Rick Deinken
Beth and Rick Deinken talk about the basics of canning, both water bath and pressure canning methods, as well as equipment and lots of...
Aug 29, 20231 min read


Home Energy Efficiency by Jacob Selseth
THANK YOU again to Jacob Selseth for this fantastic presentation on Home Energy Efficiency! If you'd like to learn more about ways you...
Jun 13, 20231 min read


Solar Energy by Dennis Compton and Dan Bravinder
We'd like to extend a big THANK YOU to Dennis Compton and Dan Bravinder for putting together this great presentation on an installation...
Jun 13, 20231 min read


Backyard Chickens by Becky Bravinder
We'd like to give a big THANK YOU to Becky Bravinder for sharing her experience, knowledge, and passion with regards to raising backyard...
Apr 24, 20231 min read


Gut Health + Soil Health = Human Health by Jolene Carlson
Jolene Carlson, licensed nutritionist and soil health specialist, highlights the relationship of the soil ecosystem to that of the human...
Feb 14, 20231 min read


Sustainable Gifts & Gatherings
For many, the holiday season can be a great time of social and celebratory get-togethers with family, friends, and co-workers....
Nov 17, 20226 min read


Fermenting Vegetables with Medicinal Herbs by Connie Karstens
Thanks so much to Connie Karstens for this wonderful class on fermenting vegetables with medicinal herbs. Her presentation was...
Oct 10, 20221 min read


Sustainable Pantry Strategies
Chef Karyn Tomlinson, owner of restaurant Myriel in St. Paul, presented on how to minimize waste and find more joy through cooking...
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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