February

Socially Responsible Investing: An Alternative to Business as Usual
Date: February 21^st
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Cost: FREE!

Are you, like many others across the country, reassessing where your money is going and what it is supporting? Join us for a presentation by Jesse Eiynck of Financial West Group on socially responsible investing. Take this opportunity at the beginning of the year to learn what it is exactly and how it works, including a brief history and examples of socially responsible businesses. You may decide it is something you would like to integrate into your personal finances. Questions are welcome.

American Clay Half Day Application Class
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
TIme: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: $75

Join us in this fun-filled morning to learn how to apply this beautiful and eco-friendly wall finish! This workshop is from 9 am-2 pm and is designed for DIYers, installers and professionals. This half-day class will cover the basics of applying the clay, preparing participants to work with American Clay on their own. The cost of this workshop is $75. and you can sign up online (here) or call the store to register at 612.605.7999. Participants should bring their own hawk and trowel. Light snacks will be provided but feel free to bring a lunch to eat during the break.

March

Green Real Estate
Date: March 22^nd
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Cost: FREE!

Samantha Strong of Metamorphosis will discuss and answer questions about selling your green home. If you're considering putting your house on the market in the near or distant future, this class will make you aware of what to consider when making energy, indoor air quality or other improvements. She will also address the state of the green real estate market and what you can do to to promote your green home's qualities when it is on the market. More detailed description coming soon.

April

Your Green Remodel: Basements and Attics
Date: April 19^th
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Cost: FREE!

Samantha Strong joins us again to discuss how you can add to your living space without adding to your footprint. She will explain the pros and cons of finishing each space and how to go about planning and executing the project. More detailed description coming soon.

May 

Organic Lawn Care

Date:TBD

Come and learn how to have a beautiful lawn without toxic chemicals. Organic Bob's course will cover what to do, when to do it and where to get the supplies you need. Got weeds? There ARE effective organic ways to deal with weeds! Grass thin, lawn bumpy or just plain ugly? We will discuss lawn renovation and replacement methods and how to maintain your lawn to keep it beautiful. Bob also has experience using pavers in landscaping. If you are considering creating a patio or walkway with pavers like those sold at Natural Built Home, Bob can answer your questions about those as well.

Presenter Bio:

Bob Dahm was born on a farm in Iowa and watched his dad and grandfather and many of their farmer friends die of cancer. The prostate cancer rate in his home county is many times the national average. This made Bob passionate about finding other ways to grow food, crops and lawns. In 1986 Bob was a grounds manager for a children's 'psychiatric hospital and the playground was in terrible shape because he refused to use chemicals. Bob began using organic products and practices and after 3 years the playground grass looked better than the rest of the grounds. Bob has been doing organic lawn care ever since.

June

Creating a Toxin Free Home

Date: TBD

We know you want to keep your family safe, but do you have all the facts on hazards that exist in your home environment? Julia Earl of Preventing Harm Minnesota will lead this workshop to help you understand common sources of household pollutants and steps you can take to reduce your children’s exposure. More detailed description coming soon.

Give your input on classes you would like to see hosted at Natural Built Home.  Please send your suggestions to classes@naturalbuilthome.com