Climate and Art is a City of Delray Beach event featuring multiple speakers highlighting Climate Change and its effects. These talks will be hosted by local partners and organizations so don't miss out!
Join us at the Cornell Art Museum!
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/
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
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/
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/
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/