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   Everyone is invited to take part in the Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus’ Open House on Thursday, August 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is co-hosted by Happy Dancing Turtle and Hunt Utilities Group/HUG Hydronics. 

   Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit dedicated to growing good stewards of the planet by providing education, programs, and experiences for youth and adults that inspire wonder and empower change. Hunt Utilities Group (HUG) is an engineering design corporation dedicated to promoting resilient living through proven engineering design and innovative research. 

   Visit with staff from both organizations while enjoying light refreshments. Tour the Old Main building and learn about sustainable building techniques as well as environmental and resilient-living education for kids and adults. See the demonstration garden in its seasonal glory and hear about growing techniques that promote soil health. Discover how Happy Dancing Turtle is partnering with area producers and ranchers to improve access to locally grown produce and meat and enhancing practices that support sustainability. 

   Executive Director Quinn Swanson shares “This is an opportunity to see what we do first-hand. Whether you practice sustainable living or just always wondered what the heck happens on our campus, we hope you’ll join us.”

   In the Mani (Manifesting) Shop, you will see the latest innovation for heating, HUG Hydronics. Get an up-close tour of the system. The designers will be available for questions. Hunt Utilities Group President, Ryan Hunt, comments, “One of the best parts of my job is seeing the eyes light up of folks who take a tour. When they see the research campus we built, from the gardens to the buildings to the art to the provocatively clever engineering, I beam with pride and we’re eager to show it off.” 

   Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus is located at 2331 Dancing Wind Rd SW in Pine River. The free event is for all ages and no RSVP is required. For more information about this event, visit happydancingturtle.org.

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