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September 2nd
This year's Climate and Art event will feature multiple speakers highlighting Climate Change and its effects. These talks will be hosted by local partners and organizations so don't miss out! If you'd like to be updated on everything happening with Sustainability and Resiliency, sign up to join the Sustainabilty and Resilience email list.
Climate and Art 2023 Event Flyer
Events
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10,000 Tree Campaign - Community Greening Time: 10 AM Location: Cornell Art Museum 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Description: Community Greening, a local Urban Forestry nonprofit, is on a mission to increase South Florida’s tree canopy and build greener and more environmentally equitable neighborhoods! Learn how Community Greening has partnered with the City of Delray Beach to add 10,000 new trees to the city by 2025, through programs such as tree plantings at schools & parks and free tree giveaway events to Delray residents. Website: CommunityGreening.org |
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A Look at Recycling in Palm Beach County - Solid Waste Authority Time: 10:30 AM Location: Cornell Art Museum 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Description: The Solid Waste Authority’s award winning integrated solid waste management system handles most of the waste generated in Palm Beach County. This presentation will provide viewers with a greater understanding of how waste is managed in Palm Beach County for the benefit of its residents and the environment. Website: www.swa.org/ |
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The Importance of Our Coral Reefs, and What YOU Can Do To Keep Them Safe! - The Reef Institute Time: 11 AM Location: Cornell Art Museum 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Description: While coral reefs take up a small space in the ocean, they protect the shoreline from erosion and storm surge, protect all coastlines from 97% of all wave energy, provide a habitat for 25% of marine life, and help produce the world's oxygen. Across the Caribbean, it is estimated that approximately 100 million people benefit from coral reefs, including 41 million people who are likely highly dependent on reefs for their food or livelihood. Climate change increased ocean acidification, and water temperatures, pollution, and various coral diseases have caused bleaching events and the destruction of reefs worldwide. These reefs are here right in Palm Beach County, and there is much we can do to both protect and restore them. Come learn about what is happening RIGHT HERE in Palm Beach County to save the reefs of Florida, and learn what you can do to help! Website: www.ReefInstitute.org/ |
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Clean Water & Healthy Beaches - Surfrider Time: 11:30 AM Location: Cornell Art Museum 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Description: Learn about the Surfrider Foundation's grassroots mission to protect our ocean, waves and beaches. From programs to environmental initiatives, our 180 national volunteer chapters are making a difference at home, and at the Capital. Website: www.Surfrider.org/ |
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Habitat Restoration - Institute for Regional Conservation Time: 12 PM Location: Arts Warehouse 313 NE 3 St, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Description: Native ecosystems in cities are resources to be treasured, protected, and restored. They are also key to preventing extinctions of native plants and animals 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. Website: RegionalConservation.org/ |
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Green Building Ordinance - Office of Sustainability and Resilience Time: 12:30 PM Location: Arts Warehouse 313 NE 3 St, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Description: The City of Delray Beach passed a green building ordinance, which goes into effect on Nov 1, 2023. This presentation will review the features of the City’s ordinance, and some characteristics and benefits of green buildings. |
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Protect Your World With Flood Insurance - Public Works Time: 1 PM Location Arts Warehouse 313 NE 3 St, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Description: Delray Beach is an intracoastal community, and flooding can occur anywhere. You should consider getting flood insurance for your home, business, and/or rental property. Homeowner and renter insurance policies usually do not cover flood damage, but because the City of Delray Beach voluntarily participates in the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP's) Community Rating System program, residents and business owners can purchase federally backed flood insurance at a discounted rate. |
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Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Climate Action Plan - Office of Sustainability and Resilience Time: 1:30 PM Location: Arts Warehouse 313 NE 3 St, Delray Beach, FL 33444 Description: Greenhouse gas emissions are driving climate change, so taking steps to reduce these emissions is critical. The City completed a Greenhouse Gas Inventory last year, an important first step to identify emission sources. The findings of the Inventory will be presented, along with the reduction goals that the City has adopted. |
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Educational Heritage Garden - Delray Beach Historical Society Time: 10 AM – 5 PM Location: Delray Beach Historical Society 3 NE 1 St, Delray Beach Description: The creation of this garden began in 2017 and was born out of a concern for dwindling green space in Delray Beach as development was and still is on the rise. As aligned with our mission to preserve history, the Society offers you a place to experience peace, tranquility and most importantly an opportunity to learn about local history through nature. Our garden features Florida native habitats highlighting the plantings, benefits to the fauna and important messages about perpetuating Florida native gardens, endangerment issues and sustainability. Visitors to the garden will learn how native plants and Florida-friendly gardens can be a gateway to protecting our coastlines and our inland developed areas. Website: DelrayBeachHistory.org/ |
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Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz -National Wildlife Refuge Association Time: 9 - 10 AM Description: Parks for Pollinators by the National Recreation and Park Association is a national campaign to raise awareness and community involvement in the pollinator crisis through local parks and recreation and like-minded organizations. The City is partnering with The National Wildlife Refuge Association to host a Pollinator BioBlitz at Old School Square. Those wishing to participate should meet by the stage in Old School Square and have the iNaturalist app downloaded on their phone. Website: RefugeAssociation.org/ |
Green Businesses Events
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Hopportunities - Trivia Night Friday Time: 6 PM - 8:30 PM Location: 440 NE 5th Ave., Delray Beach Description: Grab your friends and join us for a fun night of Climate Change trivia at Hopportunities! There will be 4 rounds of challenging questions – from scientific facts and current events to movies. Come show off your trivia skill and win some prizes. Website: FindYourHoppyPlace.com/ |
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Green Market - One World Zero Waste Location: 2188 W Atlantic Blvd, Delray Beach Description: Join us for an ECO-friendly green market on Saturday Sept 2 from 9:30 AM - 2PM Website: OneWorld-ZeroWaste.com/ |
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Lionfish - Climate and Art Featured Meal Location: 307 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach Description: Join us for Climate and Art inspired menu items. Featured Dish :Baja Lionfish Tacos Website: LionFishDelray.com |