Founded in 2015 by Ivan and Mary Idso, EarthFest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to develop a more environmentally sustainable community by:
We achieve our mission through an EarthFest celebration every April. EarthFest promotes partner events in the Rochester area that are offered by local environmental organizations. EarthFest hosts a one-day expo that gathers local and regional environmental organizations and businesses in one place and attracts more than 500 attendees annually.
In 2020, we decided to cancel our expo in response to the pandemic. In 2021 we’ll be offering virtual events throughout the month of April. Please visit our events calendar.
Megan Gallagher
Solar Connection, Co-chair
Stephanie Hatzenbihler
City of Rochester, Co-chair
Mary Idso
Founder & Rochester Resident, Treasurer
Aaron Gamm
Olmsted County Soil and Water Conservation District
Amanda Holloway
Mayo Clinic
Anna Richey
Conservation Minnesota
Emily Breunig
Rochester Resident
Interested in joining our steering committee or becoming a board member? Please contact us at earthfestrochester@gmail.com
