Thank you to our 2021
Earth Fair Sponsors
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Event Host
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EVENT HOST
The Sustainability Institute
As Event Host, we are proud to be able to continue to bring and support this community event to our area.
Sustainability is commonly framed through a lens of scarcity and fear of the future, but the Sustainability Institute takes a different approach. We believe that embracing sustainability leads to abundance of well-being, clean air and water, nutritious food, decent jobs, and biodiversity, pointing us toward a more vibrant future for our communities. At the Sustainability Institute, we help the Driftless region create a positive vision of what could be by celebrating regional sustainability efforts and connecting individuals to them and each other.
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LEGACY SPONSOR
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The Paul E. Stry Foundation
Legacy Sponsors have donated above and beyond the provided sponsor levels. We thank you!
Paul E. Stry Foundation has been a major funder for many sustainable and land conservation projects in our region.
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Olson Solar Energy
Legacy Sponsors have donated above and beyond the provided sponsor levels. We thank you!
After several years of living across the country from one another (Washington and North Carolina), two brothers started Olson Solar Energy within months of reuniting in Wisconsin. Cameron and Brandon Olson, as a team, value a strong work ethic, excellent customer service, and hold a true passion for solar energy. They look forward to learning, growing, serving others, and seeing what the future has in store for their company. Together, Cameron and Brandon are excited to bridge the gap between you and the solar energy system that you are looking for. Whether you are hoping to make an update on your home or your business, they are dedicated to serving your needs.
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Gundersen Health Systems
Legacy Sponsors have donated above and beyond the provided sponsor levels. We thank you!
We care ... we care about our patients but we also care about our planet. And what mankind is doing to this earth is a tragedy beyond measure. We are committed to improving the health of the communities we serve and controlling rising energy costs by reducing consumption through improving efficiency and creating cleaner energy. In October 2014, we became the first healthcare system in the country to produce more energy than we consume and become energy independent. We continue to seek innovative solutions to environmental issues to protect our air, water and land to reduce our carbon footprint. As healthcare organizations continue to implement population health management programs, many are considering how their environmental footprint affects the health and well-being of the communities they serve. We can help. Gundersen Health System's environmental program Envision® is providing leadership for the healthcare industry to demonstrate that "green" is healthy, socially responsible and economically beneficial.
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Mayo Clinic Health System
Legacy Sponsors have donated above and beyond the provided sponsor levels. We thank you!
Starting as Western Wisconsin's first hospital in 1883, Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare continues to put the needs of our patients first as we deliver safe, high-quality patient care to the 7 Rivers Region.
Today we are part of a respected network of community-focused hospitals and clinics that serve Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. More than 1,000 physicians and 1,000 specialized care providers — nearly 16,500 staff in all — collaborating on bringing you the best care possible.
Our affiliation with Mayo Clinic brings recognized medical expertise into your local community — extending the trust and hope that is achievable when our team of more than 65,000 are focused on you.
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Western Technical College
Legacy Sponsors have donated above and beyond the provided sponsor levels. We thank you!
Sustainability is an action. Sustain is a verb; to keep going, and ability is a skill. Sustainability--in it's most basic form, is the skill to keep going.
Western is a recognized national leader in sustainability and resilience work among institutions of higher education. As one of the inaugural signatories of the President’s Climate Commitment in 2007, Western has been proactive in addressing the issue of human-caused global warming on our campus and in our region. In January 2016, Western renewed the original Climate Commitment and expanded it to include efforts to build resilience to disruptive environmental and economic change.
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Smith's Bike Shop
Legacy Sponsors have donated above and beyond the provided sponsor levels. We thank you!
Smith's Bike Shop owners are outdoor enthusiasts, community members, cyclists and a family of bike lovers here to help you further your passion for pedaling.
Smith's has been a long time supporter of the Earth Fair donating a bicycle for a grand green kid's prize yearly. Thank you!
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Dairyland Power
Legacy Sponsors have donated above and beyond the provided sponsor levels. We thank you!
Dairyland’s renewable energy resources include hydro, wind, biomass and solar. Member cooperatives promote renewable energy to their consumer-members through Evergreen, a voluntary program in which members can choose to support Dairyland’s renewable energy resources.
Dairyland’s commitment to renewable resources grows each year, with new projects coming online regularly.
Dairyland’s member cooperatives have experienced a considerable increase in consumer-owned distributed generation installations recently, thanks to favorable economics and decreased manufacturing costs. Dairyland works with our member cooperatives on policies that help enable the development of consumer-owned renewable energy projects including wind turbines and photovoltaic arrays (solar)
Over 300 consumer-owned distribution generation installations are located throughout Dairyland’s service territory. Dairyland is also a leader in the National Renewables Cooperative Organization(link is external), a national cooperative to develop cost-effective renewable energy resources for electric cooperatives across the nation.
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Larson's General
Legacy Sponsors have donated above and beyond the provided sponsor levels. We thank you!
Joshua and Mary founded Full Circle Supply to offer the community an accessible way to reduce single-use packaging through refilling and earth-friendly alternatives to daily goods.
They didn't want to accept living in a throwaway society and didn't want our family to either. Mary & Joshua started small - using reusable bags, bringing our cups for coffee and avoiding packaging, and, in doing so, they started to become healthier and happier in all aspects of life! It was a natural progression for them to create a welcoming place where our community could mindfully fulfill everyday needs
Joshua & Mary graciously invite you to visit their humble shop on Main in historic Downtown La Crosse, where you'll be greeted with the fresh scent of locally crafted bar soap, smooth tunes and carefully curated collections of bulk, baby and home goods.
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Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Legacy Sponsors have donated above and beyond the provided sponsor levels. We thank you!
The La Crosse Earth Fair is an opportunity that aligns with Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration's commitment to ecological education, one of the seven Laudato Si' goals and A Revolution of Goodness proclamation made to stretch us to be people of encounter who stand with all suffering in our Earth Community.
Based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are women religious engaged in furthering the work of the Catholic church and the Gospel. Their partners in ministry, including affiliates and prayer partners, join them in service of God's mission. The sisters work in the United States and internationally in varied ministries, collaborating to minister in areas of greatest need, living the Gospel through contemplation and action
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WisCorps
WisCorps has been a long time supporter of the EarthFair providing facilities, resources, programming, and volunteer support.
Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations
Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations has supported the yearly Recycling Fair at the EarthFair providing easy and efficient ways for the community to recycle e-waste and divert it from our community landfills.
Harter's
Harter's has supported the yearly Recycling Fair at the EarthFair providing easy and efficient ways for the community to securely shred and recycle confidential paper waste.
Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling
Hilltopper has supported the EarthFair providing recycling avenues for fair goers and information on how and what can be recycled within our community.
LAXPrint
LAX Print has been a long time supporter of the Earth Fair by providing beautiful printed materials, yard signs and event posters. Did we mention they are SOLAR POWERED!
7 Rivers Recycling
7 Rivers Recycling has partnered with Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling to provide a first time EVER opportunity of mattress recycling for the Recycling Fair Event!
Lee Harwell Photography
Lee has captured countless memories and images of the Earth Fair for many years. We are grateful he shares his talents with us. Make sure to see his work in our past Fair Gallery!
IN-KIND SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSOR
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! The ReStore is Habitat for Humanity’s discount home improvement store for DIY projects, treasure seekers, and home and business remodels. We sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, building supplies, home goods, and more. Habitat La Crosse uses 100% of ReStore profits to build and repair homes in the Coulee Region.
We accept donations of new and used building materials, furniture, cabinets, appliances, flooring, plumbing, windows, architectural salvage, doors, lighting, fixtures, and more in working condition from individuals, remodeling jobs, business closeouts, contractors and builders, and garage sales! We offer free local donation pick-ups and all donations are tax deductible.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
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At TOYOTA of La Crosse, we are invested in making La Crosse a better place to live, work and play. It is our mission to give back to the area that has done so much for our business. With our TOYOTA of La Crosse Cares program we have donated over $75,000 to help support local business. Selected by our employees our entire staff gets to see first-hand the impact giving back can make in the area we all care so much about.
Relationships are what drive our success. Since our very first day of business we have made it our number one priority to ensure that every customer is completely satisfied with each visit to our facilities. Whether it is for sales, service or parts, we will always apply the principles of trust, honesty, respect, integrity and commitment. We look forward to every opportunity to earn your business and are here for all of your automotive needs.
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At Fowler & Hammer, Inc., we recognize how important the desire to build in an environmentally responsible way is to our community and its business owners.
We offer guidance and advice on the latest green building techniques custom tailored to the needs of your commercial construction project. Our experience in balancing costs with potential benefits will allow you to make an informed and educated decision when selecting green building techniques/features. From simple efficiency tips to obtaining LEED certification, Fowler & Hammer, Inc. will clearly outline all of the steps needed to achieve your green building goals.
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The Conservancy works with conservation-minded landowners and communities who choose to permanently protect their land from development. This helps protect air, water, farmland, and wildlife for everyone. We also own and manage nature preserves where we restore native habitats to enhance biodiversity and protect wildlife in this time of global climate change. The nature preserves offer pubic access to unique natural spaces where we provide outdoor learning opportunities and volunteer programs to enrich our local communities.
As a nonprofit organization, the Conservancy’s work is made possible through memberships, donations, volunteers, and grants. Thanks to this support we have protected more than 21,600 acres in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area since 1997. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved.
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People’s Food Co-op—La Crosse is a longtime community fixture with an easy-to-access downtown location. We offer everyone a fun, convivial shopping experience.
We ensure the availability of high-quality safe food at fair prices with an emphasis on local, organic, fairly traded, and natural goods. We create an educated, empowered, and engaged community that thinks and cares about food, health, and sustainability. We develop a robust cooperative economy.
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In 2020, thanks to the generosity of Rich and Vicki Miller, “Strive 2 Thrive Coulee Region” was created as a nonprofit organization* for the benefit of all community members who reside in the La Crosse area – also known as the “Coulee Region” (southwest Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa).
Strive 2 Thrive Coulee Region (S2TCR) has two main goals: a healthy community and a healthy environment. Both tie into how we can strive to thrive as a community, because without those two things, we cannot thrive. That’s why we’re here, pushing for a better community. We need your help to create a healthy community, and as a result, to better the environment.
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The Parenting Place is a place for all who care for young children. Our resources prepare, strengthen, and support parents and caregivers by creating greater understanding of the impact they have on the lives of children in their care. Through such increased understanding, children will have a positive, supportive, and loving start in life.
