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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Teaching has gotten SO much more stressful over the decades. And that’s exactly why we’re excited to help teachers out—even just a little. When teachers need to be absent, they can schedule a Clean Economy Educator to provide an “in-school field trip” youtube.com/shorts/UBOiV...

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Teaching in the 90s vs Teaching Today

Class schedules, testing, discipline, technology — teaching has changed a lot over the years. Teachers who’ve been around awhile… what feels the most different today? #teacherlife #teacherhumor …

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We bet kids and their adults will enjoy (and learn a lot) at our puppet shows! We have 6 left at the MN State Fair. Check out our schedule: weallneedfoodandwater.org/minnesota-st...

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

PLEASE come see us at the Minnesota State Fair! We have 17 shows on 2 stages, and we have a table in the EcoExperience Building on August 28th. weallneedfoodandwater.org/minnesota-st...

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Climate change is affecting kids' ability to play outside and canceling school. 9 million US students lost school time for weather last school year. But the good news is that we know exactly how to stop climate change by reducing energy use, electrifying everything, & powering things with renewables

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Sesame Street is catching up with our small nonprofit's programming. Sesame Street released an episode last week in which Elmo and friends prepare for a big storm and then rebuild after it hits, helping children prepare for what’s ahead & cope with big emotions. Now, how do we reach the adults??

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Heat pumps are outselling fossil fuel furnaces by 32% in the US. Last year, they were installed in nearly as many new homes as traditional forced-air furnaces. This shift is huge for the climate, as heat pumps are way more efficient for heating and cooling. drawdown.org/insights/fiv...

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

So much new at We All Need Food and Water! Please check out our summer newsletter. mailchi.mp/weallneedfoo...

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We have a new logo and tagline. Our rebrand thoughtfully starts from a place of talking about shared values. What matters most to you? What would you put in that heart?

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Snippet from Mason Meets a Mason Bee show: "Native plants give bees a big drink—like this! (full bottle of apple juice). But cultivated varieties that people make just for show usually only give me a little drink, like this (juice pouch). And sometimes no drink at all..." nemaa.org/partners/we-...

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

4 PERFORMANCES OF THE LORAX Experience our lively puppet adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic, where the Lorax “speaks for the trees." Laugh, reflect, & imagine our role in caring for the Earth. nemaa.org/partners/we-...

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We're kicking off Art-A-Whirl at the Minneapolis Cider Co. on Friday, 5/15/2026 at 6:00 pm with our OG Mason Meets a Mason Bee (performed by Spencer Arevalo and Emery Christian). For the rest of the schedule, check out nemaa.org/partners/we-...

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Green Light Puppets—"Go" Actions for People and the Planet

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We have a bunch of shows coming up! Please put one on your calendar and help us get the word out. nemaa.org/partners/we-...

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Calling all classroom teachers! Visit weallneedfoodandwater.org/break to schedule your free in-school field trip.

Hey, classroom teachers! Need a break? Book an in-school field trip! Clean Economy Educators in-school field trips. You can be present of schedule it for a planned absence. It's free& only takes a minute to book. WeAllNeedFoodAndWater.org/break written on notebook paper.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We're hiring Clean Economy Educators to turn substitute teacher days into "in-school field trips" to teach about climate solutions & clean energy careers. $28–$40/hr Twin Cities MN Flexible schedule Perfect for subs—or anyone passionate about climate Apply or share: weallneedfoodandwater.org/cee/

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Underutilized substitute teacher days will be transformed into valuable class time—like an in-school field trip—with the CEE program. Trained subs will educate about pressing issues and connect students to career opportunities in the growing clean economy. weallneedfoodandwater.org/cee/

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

What if we get it right? This question is also the title of legendary Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's @ayanaeliza.bsky.social book, whom I got to say hello to last weekend at the Great Northern Festival! LOVE that she focuses on culture & the future, just as our organization does. We HAFTA get it right!

Smiling author and climate scientist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson seated behind a book signing table talking to a fan

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Fearfully Watching from the Classroom Window Working as a para in a school, my job is to help children feel safe enough to learn, regulate, and trust the adults around them. Lately, that job has become much harder due to ICE activity. Continue to blog weallneedfoodandwater.org/fearfully-wa...

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Watching Fear From the Classroom Window

A para-educator describes how fear in the community enters the classroom and affects children’s emotional regulation and learning.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Find us at the Great Northern Festival's Climate Action Fair for joyful, hands-on activities, playful learning, and ways to turn climate concern into hopeful action. Stop by our booth to say hi, explore solutions, & leave feeling energized about the future. thegreatnorthernfestival.com

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2026 Festival

The Great Northern is BACK! January 28 – February 1, 2026 Get Passes Festival Schedule Your winter adventure awaits—now easier to experience than ever This year, we’re bringing The Great Northern to…

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

We’re thrilled to partner with Youth Eco Solutions (YES) to bring our educational shows to student teams across MN. H.S. students will receive hands-on training from our staff, along with ready-to-use puppet show scripts & materials, so youth can perform shows in their communities.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Your support is appreciated! Share our posts, talents, or do what you can. Small actions matter, & we’ll help you see how they add up. Monthly giving helps make climate change feel less overwhelming and more hopeful for more kids and families. www.zeffy.com/en-US/embed/...

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

No classes this week. My heart is full, my body is recovering, and my ears have finally stopped ringing. But being away for a few days reminds me how grateful I am for this beautifully chaotic job. Back to the climate chaos next week! But today I rest and wish you peace, love, and joy.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

What if we get it right? Instead of doom & gloom, the book “What If We Get It Right?” calls us to imagine together how cool the world will be when we take the leap & do what makes a difference related to climate change. If you are interested in joining our book club email michellelenhart@gmail.com.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

In 2026, we’re launching Clean Economy Educators (CEE). Working with the Minneapolis Department of Public Health, CEE will: - Provide turnkey lessons for substitute days - Introduce students to clean energy and clean economy career pathways - Build local capacity for hopeful, nonpartisan learning

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The girl who told me “boys don’t wear nail polish” on Day 1 showed me her nails today & gave me tips. A tiny moment, but I swear she’ll remember it. Kids might forget today's water puppet show. But they’ll remember the feeling of people telling stories about caring for our planet & each other.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

If you're wondering how you can be part of the climate solution. Here's an easy but EFFECTIVE solution. Make sure your money is with a green bank. Here's a helpful website. bank.green/sustainable-...

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Find Green & Sustainable Banks In Your Area - Bank.Green

Find and compare the service offerings of ethical and sustainable banks.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Palm oil built an industry — and devastated ecosystems. Even with progress, rising demand risks pushing forests back into the grinder. Lab-grown oil might help slow the destruction. At We All Need Food and Water, we lift up innovations that protect people, planet, and wildlife.

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Can Palm Oil Ever Be Replaced? And Should It? - Offrange

Though the $70 billion palm oil industry has made real progress in reducing deforestation, biotech companies are trying to brew up synthetic alternatives.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Day 4 at 5:00 pm The scene was tired, restless kids, and a few tears. I felt myself getting frustrated. Then I shifted from an upset to empathetic and made a memory game with pollinator cards. Suddenly, everyone cheered each other on. Connection finds a way, even on tough days. #GreenLightPuppets

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

What do kids really need? (It's not complicated.) mailchi.mp/weallneedfoo...

A smiling 5-year-old girl with big brown eyes, curly black hair, and a missing bottom tooth looks directly at the camera.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Day 3: A 1st-grader with big feelings was running, climbing, hitting, crying—trying to release what they don’t yet have words for. We stayed with her & helped name what she might be feeling. Sometimes the real lesson isn’t in the plan. Honestly? That’s the work I’m proudest of.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

In my first week with the K–2 afterschool program, I saw how powerful Green Light Puppets is. Two kids' emotions were hurt—one over the artwork, another was called names. I helped them name their feelings, reminding them that their worth matters. They lit up & responded to my honesty & respect.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

It's time. You're ready. Let's go! The average annual temperature across MN has risen by 3°F since the late 1800s—faster than the global average. In considering which cause to support, remember that no other dream is possible without a livable climate.

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It's time.

With funding cuts and policy rollbacks that have denied decision-makers access to the climate data they need to drive strategy and action, the effects are jaw-dropping. This is unacceptable. And. We're...

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Thank you @BellMuseum for the fab "Climate Action & You!" Event last Saturday. We had a blast connecting with people and performing our puppet shows.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Climate change is scary—AND an opportunity to make change! But where do individuals fit in? Join us tomorrow (11/15) at the Bell Museum w/ community partners sharing tips to strengthen your climate action. Puppet shows are at 10:15 & 11:15 am.

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Climate Action and YOU! - We All Need Food and Water

Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10 am – 2 pm at the Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Avenue W, St. Paul, 55113

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

The 2015 Paris Agreement changed the trajectory of our future! In 2015, the world was headed toward a 4-5°C (7- 9°F) by 2100. But now we’re heading toward 2.8 °C (5°F) warming. What if the world's biggest emitters—China, the U.S., the European Union, & India met their Paris Agreement promises?

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10 Years After a Breakthrough Climate Pact, Here’s Where We Are

Has anything really changed in the decade since the Paris Agreement was reached? Actually, quite a lot.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

The packed room for the panel we got to be part of (thank you, Midwest Climate Resilience Conference, for letting us participate!) showed that people need the positive work we do in this field, where despair and burnout are getting to people down.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Green Light Puppets teaching artist Danny arrives in Milwaukee via train for the Midwest Climate Resilience conference. He will be giving a presentation about how our puppet show stories can move us faster toward a brighter future…

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Curious about houses that don't need a furnace or A/C? Come check out the "Howell Passive House." Their home will be open to the public on Saturday, November 8th, from 1-3pm. Please scroll down to find the listing passivehousenetwork.org/internationa... and RSVP. I

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International Passive House Open Days - November 2025

The International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House buildings of all kinds, around the US.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Preparing for the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference: stories are humans' superpower! We teach through stories because stories connect with people’s hearts. Once hearts change, minds follow. The stories we hear and retell shape society and will help shape the future.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Heading to Milwaukee for the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference to share how We All Need Food and Water's Green Light Puppets program's storytelling helps us face the climate crisis with joy—not fear.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

You’re invited to an afternoon of fun on the water & learning a bit about tool libraries! Reserve your spot today! This is a pay-what-you-can event. Suggested donation: $15/adult, $5/child. Can't contribute? No worries—we’d still love to have you aboard. weallneedfoodandwater.org/sailing-2025/

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Want to raise a generation of Water Heroes? Download our FREE Water Hero Curriculum today! It’s fun, action-packed, and perfect for curious kids & caring educators. 📥 Bonus: Help us out by testing if the download link works! 🔗 weallneedfoodandwater.org/learn-about-... #WaterHero #FreeCurriculum

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Learn About Water - FREE story + lessons - We All Need Food and Water

Download The Free Water Curriculum to Learn About Water - FREE story + lessons - We All Need Food and Water.

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

While Trump wastes millions on a military parade in DC, we're mobilizing everywhere else to show that organized people power is stronger than his authoritarian aspirations. app.sosha.ai/s/R6PFyFVM

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Join me on June 14

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we all need food and water @weallneedfoodwater.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

FIRST POST ALERT! We mix education, art, science & community like compost—messy but magical. Follow us if you like your climate solutions bold, hopeful, and full of heart. 💚 #WeAllNeedFoodAndWater #ClimateHope #GreenCareers #CleanEconomy #PuppetsForThePlanet #Edutainment #HandsOnHope

We All Need Food and Water's 2024 Annual report cover with a young smiling 5-year-old Latina girl looking at the camera. Another girl next to her is looking at a puppet with wonder. They are have a black puppet show stage curtain behind them.

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