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PAG E 3 SUSTAINABILITY NEWSLETTER City of Roseville Public Works & Engineering Events, Resources, and Opportunities Dark Skies and Starry Nights —Sunday, 1/19, 1:30-3:00pm, Roseville library. Why does light pollution matter to our health and ecosystems? What can be done to reduce light in our night skies? It's not about turning off the lights, but lighting the night better. Join Ted Burlett, President of Starry Skies North and Resilient Roseville to learn about dark skies. Apply to be a City of Roseville Commissioner! There are currently 11 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ vacancies on 5 city commissions, and joining a commission is a fantastic way to get more involved in the work we do at Roseville. Applications are due February 7th. Twin Cities Meteorological Society presents the 4th State of the Climate. featuring Kenny Blumenfeld, Pete Boulay. and Michelle Margraf. Free and open to the public - Thursday 1/30, 6:00-9:00pm. (Program starts at 6:30pm), Agpetu Teca Education Center 2nd floor large meeting room, 1910 County Road B W. Twin Cities Meteorological Society welcomes all to attend the 4th Annual Minnesota State of the Climate free public event in Roseville. This is an opportunity to hear about the data of our state's climate from some of the state's climatology experts, socialize with other weather/climate-invested individuals, hear about and reflect on the voted Top 5 Minnesota Weather Events of 2024, and more. Ramsey County Master Gardeners Present: Winter Sowing —Thursday, 2113, 6:00-7:30pm, Maplewood library. Learn how to get a jump on the growing season and start cold tolerant seeds while the snow is still falling using Winter Sowing techniques. Nurturing Resilience, Optimism, and Hope in the face of Climate Change —Sunday 2123, 2:30pm- 3:30pm, Autumn Grove Park building, 1395 Lydia Ave W. Join Resilient Roseville and City of Roseville Sustainability Specialist Noelle Bakken in a discussion about ways to take care of yourself when climate change news and issues feel overwhelming. Comment on the State Climate Action Framework update —Minnesota is updating the Climate Action Framework, which was originally released in 2022. The state is looking to accelerate the pace and scale of climate actions effectively to further mitigate the state's greenhouse gas emissions. Review recent public webinars and share your feedback in their online survey. Survey closes Tuesday, 1/28. Ramsey County Winter Warming Spaces —Warming Spaces are open to provide safe and warm shelter overnight to anyone in need during the coldest months of the year. The four Saint Paul locations are open from 9 p.m.-7 a.m. every night through March 31. Transportation to the shelters is available. Ramsey County Fix -it Clinic —Saturday, 2/22, 10:30am-1:30pm, Maplewood Library. Bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics and more to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix items. Fix -It Clinics build community connections and reduce the number of repairable objects that are thrown in the trash. Page 17 of 43