Farm Fun for All Summer is the perfect time for adventures, and you don’t have to go far to find opportunities to make some lasting memories. Since 2011, the Eat Local Co-op Farm Tour has been connecting co-op shoppers to the farmers at the heart of our local food system. After a hiatus last year,…
Co-op Pride Minneapolis is home to a vibrant LGBTQIA+ community, starting with the original Twin Cities Pride parade steps away from our Lyndale store in Loring Park in 1972. Wedge Community Co-ops has been a thriving staple in the fabric of our community since 1974, and to us, the co-op is community. We believe in…
Twin Cities Co-op Partners Announces New CEO After a thorough and thoughtful nationwide search, the Twin Cities Co-op Partners Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Nick Seeberger as our new CEO. Nick will begin working at TCCP on August 5th. Nick comes to TCCP from Valley Natural Foods Co-op in Burnsville, MN where he…
Gardens for Every Lifestyle: Tips to Get Started Beginner gardeners and veteran green thumbs alike are always looking to try something new. What you choose to grow is likely dictated by where you live and what your family enjoys. No matter if you’re in the beginning stages of planning, or just looking for a quick…
Gardening Tips We interviewed local, organic growers Humble Pie Farm and Twin Organics on urban gardening, growing for pollinators, knowing how much to water, which soil to use, how much space to allow between plants, planting according to sunlight, and more!
Earth Day 50th Anniversary This month marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The first Earth Day came about thanks to Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson with teach-ins on college campuses, raising awareness of environmental issues like oil spills and air pollution. In the subsequent 50 years, Earth Day has spawned the Environmental Protection Agency and…
Sustainable Partnerships Community partnerships are key to reaching our sustainability goals at the co-op. We value the many local organizations addressing environmental and food insecurity issues, such as Adopt A Drain, Groveland Food Shelf, Peace House, Herbivorous Acres, and more. With their help, we’re able to divert waste from our waterways and edible food from…
Composting & Recycling As stewards of this planet, we owe the Earth and future generations mindful consumption and careful usage of our resources. While a low-waste lifestyle is always a work in progress, and we do our best to limit food waste and reduce consumption of plastics, we aren’t perfect. This is where composting and…
Food Waste Prevention April is Earth Month, and in honor of our commitment to environmental responsibility, we’ll be exploring a new topic related to environmental sustainability every week this month. To begin, we’re digging into Food Waste Prevention Week! Wedge Co-ops is demonstrating our commitment to working toward changing the culture on food waste as an…
