Climate Education Events

Free repairs by experts... who are also your neighbors. We invite you to look around you, see what needs fixing--and bring it!

Tired of doom and gloom about climate change? What could a clean energy future look like? What does it mean to be an active citizen as we face this challenge to our civilization?

Learn about these initiatives:

State: New York State recently passed a groundbreaking climate change law: The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Hear why it’s one of the most comprehensive climate change bills in the nation and what still needs to be done to have it implemented.

National: dive into an effective climate bill that has been introduced in Congress: The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (HR763) . Find out what still needs to happen to pass a national climate bill.

Introduction by Rabbi Jonathan Kliegler, Woodstock Jewish congregation.

Interested in Electric Vehicles?? ... The Ulster County National Drive Electric week will offer static displays of electric vehicles by private owners as well as test drives from local dealerships. Come talk to EV owners and get your questions answered about the "EV Experience".

Communities across the northeast are facing the reality of today’s climate challenges and are implementing solutions. The Climate Solutions Summit, on September 21st, provides an opportunity for organizers, students and people from all communities to actively collaborate on the climate solutions needed to protect our society and transition to a sustainable world. Starting at 9:00 AM, the Summit will provide a space to share projects, artwork, case studies, resources, experiences and skills to tackle climate change and implement solutions.

The transition to renewable energy and sustainability from a fossil fuel economy requires a solutions-focused movement. The Climate Solutions Summit fortifies existing momentum while inspiring new advocates to take action and lift up their communities. By inviting young people across New York State to participate in the Summit’s planning and organizing, we are ensuring that workshops and activities engage and empower youth attendees.

Free repairs by experts... who are also your neighbors. We invite you to look around you, see what needs fixing--and bring it!

1PM – 5PM EDUCATION SESSIONS

Presentations include:

1. Barriers and solutions to market acceptance of green building

2. Zero Energy Off the Shelf - 5 years of data and lessons learned

3. The Power of Net Zero Building

4. Understanding Stonewool insulation and applications

5. Retrofit NY

6. What is wrong with this “High-Performance Building

7. High-Performance Buildings: Who, What, Why, and How To

8. A Risk Is A Cost. Using immersive experiences to optimize building choice

5PM – 8PM EXPO, NETWORKING, FOOD + CASH BAR

Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency accepts household hazardous waste only a few times per year. For Ulster County residents only. Bring your old paint thinner, and any other chemicals. Also accepting appliances containing refrigerants.

Enjoy one-stop shopping with information, services and products related to living in harmony with our earth. It is free and open to the public with ample space, accessible parking and great ambience. It is sponsored by Community Advocates for a Sustainable Environment, a local grassroots group. This is the largest indoor/outdoor environmental Fair in the Capital Region.

At the Fair, meet for profit and nonprofit exhibitors, listen to speakers on a variety of environmental topics while enjoying vegan friendly food and drink. It is a “zero waste” event using compostable products, including the use of recycled paper for the Fair Booklet by a local union print shop. Last year, there were a record 53 exhibitors and 23 workshop presenters.

If you are interested in being an exhibitor, please register at: https://tinyurl.com/y5r57byd or call: 518-781-4686.