Recap of Environmental Expo Event

As the Board knows, the Environmental Expo event was held April 28.  The event included twenty-five (25) exhibitors and offered a wide array of information ranging from recycling to sustainable products to live raptors, reptiles and chicks.  There were also several hands-on activities to further engage the attendees.  Feedback that Staff has received from various exhibitors was that the event was well attended and provided them with an excellent opportunity to discuss their organization, purpose and/or products with folks.

Approximately twenty (20) surveys were completed by attendees.  The common themes of the surveys were an interest in seeing expansion of biking/walking trails, more recreation programing/activities, continued development of The COR, and preservation/planting of trees.

After a slow start, the pre-order tree sale program picked up in sales.  Ultimately, just shy of sixty (60) trees were sold.  Staff received multiple compliments regarding the size and quality of the trees as they were picked up.

Staff has put together a summary of the two expo events and distributed it to both QCTV and the Anoka Union for follow up pieces.  The summary is attached.

Staff believes that while the event is still relatively fresh in people's minds, it would be good to review and discuss the event and possibilities for next year.

Provide feedback to Staff on the event and thoughts for next year.