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Climate Action Workshops are FREE to attend and are hosted monthly at Switchyard Park,(1601 S. Rogers St., Bloomington) inside the Pavilion. Following each workshop, presentation slides will be made available below. To request a recording of the workshop, email Rebecca Swift, Bloomington Parks and Recreation's Operations and Development Division Director.
Go Green with Battery-Powered Lawn Equipment
Gas-powered lawn equipment emits 30 million tons of pollutants annually in the United States, accounting for a quarter of all non-road gasoline emissions. In this workshop, we will discuss how to reduce a household's carbon footprint and help Bloomington achieve its community-wide emission goals. Explore the benefits and impacts of going green with battery-powered lawn equipment and ways to make yards even "greener."
FREE • For all ages.
Virtual workshop takes place via Zoom.
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 11
Time: 12-12:45 p.m.
Instructor: Shawn Miya, Assistant Director of Sustainability (Economic and Sustainable Development)
Tree Planting & Maintenance for Storm Resilience
Storm resiliency is a multi-faceted approach to tree care that involves choosing the right species for the right place, identifying and removing defects, pruning cycles, and reduction pruning. Learn about these techniques from the City's urban forester.
FREE • For all ages.
Virtual workshop takes place via Zoom.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9
Time: 12-12:45 p.m.
Instructor: Haskell Smith, Urban Forester, Parks & Recreation
A Win-Win! Save Money and Mitigate Climate Change
Win-win strategies help community members save money with Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives, and save households an average of $1,800 per year when they electrify their homes!
FREE • For all ages.
Virtual workshop takes place via Zoom.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 20
Time: 12-12:45 p.m.
Instructor: Shawn Miya, Assistant Director of Sustainability (Economic and Sustainable Development)