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ZIRAN Zone For Integrated Resources And Alliances With Nature

LXCL:ZIRAN, Zone for Integrated Resources and Alliances with Nature, is dedicated to creating new, integrated, sustainable perspectives and cultivating shared-value partnerships with the mutual well-being of humans and nature at heart.ZIRAN empowers communities to embrace sustainable practices through education and cultural engagement, for a healthier and more sustainable future.

Culture in Food: Minimal Waste Cooking Class Series is a four-part hands-on cooking series that connects cultural food traditions with practical strategies for reducing food waste. Led by Chef Cheng, participants will learn cooking techniques that help them use ingredients more fully, creatively repurpose leftovers, reduce over-preparation, and make the most of seasonal foods. Each class will feature a culturally meaningful food or cooking tradition, combining hands-on cooking, cultural storytelling, and discussion about sustainable food practices. The series will include mooncake making for the Mid-Autumn Festival and other seasonal foods, while encouraging participants to bring these practical, minimal-waste cooking strategies into their own kitchens and communities. Date: Sunday, Sept, 27 &nbsp;2026, &nbsp;2:30 pm -5 pm&nbsp;Place: West Metro Chinese Church, 3695 County Rd 101, Plymouth, MN 55446Cost:&nbsp;$10 per person &nbsp;(minimum age 5). Tools and ingredients are included. Each paid participant may make up to 1 dozen mooncakes. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. If extra ingredients and materials are available during the class, participants may purchase additional mooncakes at $5 per half dozen (6 mooncakes). Limited seats available; please register by Sept. 22, 2026. This event is hosted by ZIRAN, Zone for Integrated Resources and Alliances with Nature (<a fr-original-style="" href="https://ziran.ngo/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">ziran.ngo</a>), and supported by the Hennepin County Green Partners Grant. &nbsp;If you have any questions, please email&nbsp;contact@ziran.ngo. ZIRAN is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit organization, dedicated to &quot;Empowering Communities for a Healthier, More Sustainable Tomorrow&quot;.

CULTURE IN FOOD: Mooncake Making - Minimal Waste Cooking Class I

Culture in Food: Minimal Waste Cooking Class Series is a four-part, hands-on cooking series that connects cultural food traditions with practical strategies to reduce&nbsp;food waste. Led by Chef Cheng, participants will learn techniques to use ingredients fully, repurpose leftovers creatively, reduce over-preparation, and make the most of seasonal foods. Each class will feature a culturally meaningful food or cooking tradition, combining hands-on cooking, cultural storytelling, and discussion about sustainable food practices. The series will include mooncake making for the Mid-Autumn Festival and other seasonal foods, while encouraging participants to bring these practical, minimal-waste cooking strategies into their own kitchens and communities. Date: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, &nbsp;2:00 pm -5 pm&nbsp;Place: West Metro Chinese Church, 3695 County Rd 101, Plymouth, MN 55446Cost:&nbsp;$10 per person &nbsp;(minimum age 14). Tools and ingredients are included. Each paid participant may make up to one jar of Sichuan Pickles and one jar of Kimchi.&nbsp; Limited seats available; please register by Oct. 11, 2026. This event is hosted by ZIRAN, Zone for Integrated Resources and Alliances with Nature (<a fr-original-style="" href="https://ziran.ngo/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">ziran.ngo</a>), and supported by the Hennepin County Green Partners Grant. &nbsp;If you have any questions, please email&nbsp;contact@ziran.ngo. ZIRAN is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit organization, dedicated to &quot;Empowering Communities for a Healthier, More Sustainable Tomorrow&quot;.

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