April 5th 

Time: 12:15 PM

During this webinar, short videos on climate change topics, posted on the Florida Atlantic University Invading Sea website, will be shown. To join the webinar and watch the videos click here to join the Microsoft Teams Meeting.

Invading Seas Videos - Videos: Explaining climate-related concepts in about a minute

• What are Greenhouse Gases?
• What Causes Sea-Level Rise?
• What is a Storm Surge?
• What is a Flood Zone?
• What is an Urban Heat Island?
• What is the Heat Index?
• What is Coral Bleaching?

April 5th

Time: 6 - 9 PM 

Location: Arts Warehouse 313 NE 3 St. 

Join us for another First Friday Art Walk happening on April 5th at our Art Galleries in downtown Delray Beach. The Arts Warehouse will be hosting Conceptually Green, a group exhibit in celebration of Earth Month. For more info visit ArtsWarehouse.org.

 April 12th

Time: 12:15 PM

Join us for a webinar going over the Delray Beach Tree Planting Program and learn more information about what's happening to increase the City's tree canopy while providing many benefits to residents. Link to Microsoft Teams Meeting.

April 15th 

Time: 10 AM

Join us for a webinar going over the city's Green Business Certification program. The Green Business Certification Program is designed to increase sustainability through innovative solutions within your business. This voluntary program aims to create a balance between the workplace and natural environment through increasing efficiency and reducing the use of energy, water, and waste. Link to Microsoft Teams Meeting.

April 18th

Time: 9 AM

Join the city for it's monthly Green Implementation Advancement Board meeting beginning at 9 AM on April 18 at the Swinton Operation Center. To view the meetings agenda visit delraybeach.legistar.com.

April 20th

Time: 8 AM - 10 AM

Join us during Earth Day month for the Great American Cleanup and help Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful

More Info 

For more information contact the Sandoway Discovery Center at (561)  274-7263 or Parks and Recreation at BeardsleyD@Mydelraybeach.com

The GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP, a project of Keep America Beautiful Inc., is coordinated locally by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful Inc. and the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA). For more information visit www.keepPBCbeautiful.org or call (561) 686-6646.

April 20th

Time: 9 AM

Join us at 9 AM on April 20th in celebration of Earth Day at the Delray Beach Historical Society for a tree giveaway with Community Greening. We’ll be giving away FREE TREES to Delray Beach residents. This will be a walk-up Tree Giveaway with native & fruit options. Trees will be passed out on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of three trees per household (1 fruit tree max). For more information, please visit Communitygreening.org

April 20th

Time: 10 AM - 4 PM

Join the City of Delray Beach’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience alongside community partners as we host talks and presentations celebrating Earth Month 2024. The day will shine a light on these important topics.

10:15 AM - Restoring Ecosystems for People and Nature 

Speaker: George Gann, Institute for Regional Conservation

Description: Native ecosystems in cities like Delray Beach are resources to be protected, treasured, and restored. They are also key to preventing extinctions of native plants and animals and increasing resilience in the face of climate change. Learn how Delray Beach is restoring native habitats for the future and how you too can restore nature at home or work. Healthy urban ecosystems are resilient urban ecosystems that will provide myriad ecosystem services for people and nature far into the future.

11:15 AM - Plastics and Sea Turtles: Unraveling the Tangled Threat

Speaker: Heather Seaman and Rachel Southards, Florida Atlantic University

Description: Dive deep into the heart of our oceans, where an invisible crisis unfolds, threatening the very fabric of marine life. In this compelling talk, we unravel the tale of how our seemingly insatiable appetite for plastic has led to an environmental conundrum, casting a shadow over the majestic sea turtles. With plastic production hitting astonishing highs and showing no signs of slowing down, our oceans have become a minefield for sea turtles. Mistaking plastic for prey, these creatures are ingesting deadly meals that lead to gut compaction, perforation, and a silent, toxic assault from chemical leaching. Sea turtles are not the only ones in danger, due to the widespread presence of plastics in the environment.

12:15 PM - Florida Corals and You 

Speaker: Charis Peterson, The Reef Institute

Description: Florida Corals and You tells the story of coral in Florida and how humans have impacted them.  Learn about coral in Florida, the problems they face, and coral conservation. As Palm Beach County's only coral conservation non-profit, the Reef Institute will share how coral can be saved and how you can help.

1:15 PM - How many MILES PER GALLON does your HOME get?

Speaker: Christian Chitester, City of Delray Beach

Description: An introduction to Home Energy Rating System (HERS) and the fundamentals of resilience through energy efficiency in homes. Learning objectives include: What is a HERS rating and what does it tell you about your home? Where does your home use and lose energy? How is a home’s performance tested? What does this mean to you and your community, and why should you care?

2:15 PM - Introduction to Building Performance Benchmarking and EPA Portfolio Manager

Speaker: Christian Chitester, City of Delray Beach

Description: In this presentation, we will explore the concept of building performance benchmarking and its significance in enhancing energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions from buildings.  Throughout this presentation, we will delve into the key aspects of building performance benchmarking and the capabilities of EPA Portfolio Manager accompanied by City of Delray Beach building benchmarking examples.

3:15 PM - An Overview of Climate Action Planning

Speaker: Kent Edwards, City of Delray Beach

Description: Changes in the earth’s climate are readily apparent. We are experiencing the hottest summers ever recorded, the warmest winters ever recorded, sea levels steadily rising, and many other indicators. Many people are feeling the impacts of climate change in their everyday lives, and many more will. Increased heat is making outdoor work more difficult. Heavier rain events have caused localized flooding, and combined with warmer conditions can lead to more mold and pollen, affecting those that have allergies. A warmer climate will also drive up electrical usage and cost, as air conditioners run more. This session will explore aspects of planning to address the impacts of climate change, including mitigation and resilience steps that the City and community can take.

The Cornell Art Museum will also be working with environmental artists for pop-up art exhibitions to be on view over Earth Day weekend.

April 20th

Time: 11 AM - 12 PM

Tickets*:
$5 per adult attendee
$5 per child attendee
Tickets include all materials.
*Families must register a ticket for each participating family member!

REGISTER HERE 

This monthly workshop is ideal for young artists ages 5 – 10 and their adult family member

Activity Description: Celebrate Earth Day and create a simple wind chime using colorful plastic lids and beads and other recycled materials!

Materials provided: Reusable beads, string, baubles, recylcled plastic pieces, cardboard, and craft supplies.

It’s the perfect project to spruce up your garden or patio all while keeping those pesky plastics out of the landfill, while exploring different materials and getting creative.

Pre-Registeration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome between 11am – 12pm on Saturday, April 20th.

It’s also the final day to view the current exhibitions at Arts Warehouse. Make it an artistic morning!