Plymouth residents interested in learning more about their environmental footprint may sign up for the Plymouth Environmental Academy, which returns for its fourth year.

The academy will be held over four months with a 90-minute class each month. The courses are aimed at helping residents and property owners identify ways to reduce their environmental impact.

Each class begins at 7 p.m. on the dates listed below and will be held at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd.

• Thursday, Aug. 22 – Energy Efficiency / Conservation
• Thursday, Sept. 19 – Volunteer Planting Event
• Thursday, Oct. 24 – Solid Waste
• Thursday, Nov. 21 – Green Step Cities

Learn More and Apply

An initiative of the Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee, the Plymouth Environmental Academy is free and open to everyone – but participants must fill out an application to attend. To apply, visit plymouthmn.gov/environmentalacademy. Applications are due Thursday, Aug. 15.