Conservation is one of the 5 C’s in our values statement
We value the natural environment and seek to promote conservation. We are committed to being a Near Zero Waste event, providing space for organizers and eco vendors to share ideas, products, and information on how people can live a more eco-conscious lifestyles.
Here is what conservation at Project North looks like:
Sustainable Practices - 2023 Statistics
Near Zero Waste Certified Event
Project North is about preserving the environment. We want to be on the cutting edge of sustainable festivals.
Project North worked with Recycling Connections to officially certify the festival as Near Zero Waste in 2023 and will do so again in 2024. These events work to maximize recycling and reduce the production of waste.
In support of that, attendees can expect to be immersed in environmentally conscious education and sustainable practices including:
- Complying with a single-use plastic ban
- Using biodegradable food containers and utensils
- Properly disposing of food and drink waste to prepare for composting
- Refilling reusable water bottles
- And much more!
Eco-Alley Activities in 2024 included:
SEEDS4 GROWTH LLC
Learn about soil block compression and Coconut Coir Sustainable Bricks.
HSU’s Growing Supply
HSU’s is Project North's official food waste collector - visit HSU’s tent to learn where the food you compost at the festival goes!
Trout Unlimited
Fly tying art activity geared towards children & eco demonstration of stream processes for all ages.
Trout Unlimited is a national nonprofit that brings together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon. We have a Great Lakes program made up of staff and volunteers that reside and work throughout Wisconsin to protect and restore coldwater rivers and streams and educate and inspire the local community to care for their home waters.
Treehaven
Drop-in family activities for hands-on ecological exploration.
Treehaven, A division of University of Wisconin Stevens Point FOrestery Deprtment, is Wisconsins center for integrating natural resources, education, management , research and recreation.
Northern Pines FiberShed
Visit the Northern Pines FiberShed for fiber arts skills demonstrations and the opportunity to try your hand at spinning, carding, weaving, and other fiber arts activities. Locally sourced handmade fiber arts products and information about sustainable and local fiber and textiles.
Northern Pines fibershed's mission: Build community via education & advocacy; connect farmers, creators & end users who believe that local fibers are essential to our economy & ecosystem.
League of Women Voters of the Northwoods
Explore your personal and political values with fun interactive writing activities and don’t forget to register to vote!
The League of Women Voters of the Northwoods (LWVNOW) encompasses the northern Wisconsin counties of Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, and Vilas. Our Local League belongs to the State and National League of Women Voters. The League encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.
Little Eagle Arts Foundation (LEAF)
Learn about LEAF and their future plans, participate in their pre-development survey and join LEAF artists in learning about the history of porcupine quills and beads used amongst indigenous creative makers in a friendship bracelet making art activity.
LEAF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting American Indian art by cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit of American Indian/First Nations artists in order to achieve success and promote a cycle of economic security.
Recycling Connections
Recycling Connections focuses on education and programming around waste reduction and composting. They work alongside municipalities, organizations, and state agencies on a wide variety of solid waste management related projects.
Talk with Recycling Connections about their efforts to make Project North a near zero waste event!
Northwoods Wildlife Center
The Northwoods Wildlife Center envisions a more educated and conscientious public that will act in ways that promote healthy attitudes, actions and relationships with the wildlife with which we share our environment.
For Project North the Northwoods Wildlife Center will offer Wildlife trivia with prizes as well as the opportunity for ongoing Q&A with wildlife experts.
350 Wisconsin
350 Wisconsin is a grassroots organization dedicated to fighting climate change, promoting sustainable practices in our communities, and advancing Wisconsin's transition to a clean energy economy. We raise awareness and motivate everyday people to take actions that foster environmental justice for all.
Something that sets 350 Wisconsin aside is our Art Collective -- a group of fun-loving, passionate people who use creative, humorous, and artistic means to encourage people to get involved and take action. At Project North, we will be offering a group banner art project that highlights the important connections between sustainability, our climate, and environmental justice.
Travel Green Event
Project North is a participant in the Travel Green Wisconsin program, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability by taking an annual pledge that covers six key focus areas: community, education, energy efficiency, transportation, waste reduction and water conservation.
