Environmental Academy 2026-2027 Environmental Academy Step 1 of 5 – Personal Information 20% InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)What city do you live in?(Required)What city do you work in?(Required)What is the name of your employer?How did you hear about these events?Social MediaCo-WorkerEmployer Residents can attend one session, several sessions, or the entire series.Select the session or sessions you would like to attend…(Required) October 8th | Forest on the Prairie: Hutchinson’s Urban ForestTake a closer look at Hutchinson’s urban forest and learn what goes into managing the trees throughout our community. November 12th | From Cart to Compost: Inside Creekside SoilsFollow Hutchinson’s organics from collection through the composting process during a behind-the-scenes tour of CreekSide Soils. December 10th | Where Does It Go? Recycling, HHW & Problem MaterialsGet a closer look at McLeod County’s recycling and household hazardous waste programs. March 11th | Protecting Our Soil & Water Explore how local programs and conservation practices help protect our soil and water. April 22nd | Local Climate Change Learn the local impacts of climate change and how those changes affect our community. May 13th | More Than a Park: Exploring Hutchinson’s Parks & Natural Spaces Get a behind-the-scenes look at how local public parks and natural spaces are managed for both recreation and environmental stewardship. What interested you about the events you signed up for?Please list any associations, organizations or community groups you are affiliated with.Is there anything you'd like us to know about you? Any requested accommodations?Is there anything specific you hope to learn? Please review and accept the release and authorization for use of photographs.(Required)I grant permission to McLeod County, The City of Hutchinson, and their associates, agencies, and their assignees permission to use photograph(s) taken of me at Environmental Academy Events for use in publications, both printed and electronic form. I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph(s) or printed or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to me or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to use of the photograph(s). I hereby release McLeod County and The City of Hutchinson, their associates, agencies, and their assignees for any and all claims for damages for liable, slander, invasion of the right of privacy, data privacy (Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), or any other claim based upon the use of the materials. If I do not allow my photograph(s) to be taken, there will be no loss of service(s) to me. I may cancel this release and authorization at any time by providing written notice to the McLeod County or City of Hutchinson representative. I consent to the release and authorization for use of photographs. Emergency Contact InformationName(Required) First Last Phone(Required) Δ