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Project Teaser: Eden Prairie Eco Expo with Tim Conners

Tim Conners shares how his Rotary Club grew the annual Eden Prairie Eco Expo into a community event attracting 7,300 attendees, 40 exhibitors, 6 vehicle dealerships, test drives, and local sustainability innovators. He highlights how the EcoExpo connects residents with practical ideas in solar energy, home improvement, recycling, electric vehicles, and environmentally friendly products while also creating valuable collaboration among exhibitors. Leaders interested in community engagement, fundraising, or launching a similar eco-focused event may find this preview especially useful.

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Project Teaser: Plant-Rich Community Action with Dawn Byford

In this Project Teaser, Dawn Byford shares how the Rotary Club of Canmore partnered with Vegan Outreach to launch Canada’s first Rotary-led Vegan Chef Challenge. Her presentation explores how plant-rich food initiatives can support climate action, community connection, local restaurants, and public engagement in a positive and accessible way. Dawn highlights the practical lessons learned, the strong community response, and how clubs can adapt proven models to create meaningful environmental projects without starting from scratch.

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