Saratoga Sustainability Fair delivered information and hands-on learning to an eager audience

 

The Saratoga Sustainability Fair buzzed with energy on April 16. Over 350 attendees explored the exhibit hall and engaged with organizations representing all aspects of sustainability, including land and wildlife conservation, green energy and transportation, zero waste, and environmental justice. Visitors to the EV Car Show learned about various models from owners and dealers, and young eco-warriors got their hands dirty in the Kids’ Cove. Repair Café guests and coaches worked to fix items including lamps, small appliances, clothing, jewelry and computers. Kelsey Trudell, Sustainable Saratoga’s Executive Director, was “overjoyed with the attendance at the Sustainability Fair. The positive feedback was encouraging and we are already looking forward to next year’s event!”

 

Jen Natyzak, Assistant Director for Sustainability Programs summed it up: “The keynote from Jen Kretzer and Elodie Linck of the Wild Center provided a pathway to make a climate action plan, and the workshops and exhibitors demonstrated how climate action takes many forms, as repair café’s, community organizing, land conservation, policy, and so much more. Thank you to the 30+ organizations and businesses who made this event possible and powerful!”

 

Skidmore College and Sustainable Saratoga would like to thank the Fair sponsors for their generous financial support:  Citizens’ Climate Lobby, MLK Saratoga, New York Solar Energy Society, Saratoga Lake Association, Sustainable Sundry/Tree Huggers, Sustainable Wealth Advisors, and Faculty Director of Civic Engagement, Eric Morser.

Caption: Attendees exploring the Exhibit Hall

Photo credit: Scott Bergmann Photography

 

Visit the Fair website for information about exhibitors, sponsors, and presenters. Watch the entire Keynote address.