The Twin Cities Green Guide

When I lived in rural Plymouth, Minn., as a child, I often visited the Twin Cities with my family. However, it was not until return visits during my teen years that I was able to appreciate the eclectic mix of peoples and culture that existed in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Whether it’s downtown or trendy uptown, the city has an indie-urban “granola” feel that would surprise many a visitor.

This is why I was not surprised when I stumbled across The Twin Cities Green Guide when I was aiming for National Geographic’s The Green Guide. (Type in .org instead of .com and you’re there).

            I almost wish I lived in the Twin Cities solely so that I could use this amazing internet tool.  Arriving at the home page I feel like I do when I walk into Urban Outfitters, trendy and fun. The Web site covers a plethora of topics: food, goods and services, house and home, gardening, do-it-yourself, health, family, community, arts, transportation, recreation, environment, business, citizen action, media and education.

            Wow, that was a mouthful. But they really leave nothing to be desired. The topics are laid out on the home page and you can browse by category. Upcoming Green events in the Twin Cities area are also listed. There’s even a directory of local green businesses and organizations, aptly titled the Green Pages.

In short, the site provides everything you need to have a sound, healthy and eco-friendly existence in body and mind.  The Twin Cities Green Guide gives locals everything from tips on how to make your office green to local political movements. Whether you want want to listen to the best alternative radio station on your eco-friendly trip to work or to start a cultural revolution in the Twin Cities its Green Guide tells you how.