Sustainable Communities Day

The Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition and the All of Belfast Climate dialogue are co-sponsoring a series of talks and exhibits focused on how individuals and communities can integrate sustainability strategies into the development of buildings and landscapes. Come learn how you and your community can contribute to creating a more sustainable and climate resilient place to live.

Doors open to the public at 12:30. Starting at 1:00 PM we will hear about the City of Belfast Climate Action Plan and the output from a citywide dialogue on the challenges presented by a changing climate sponsored by the Belfast Free Library. Efficiency Maine will provide an overview of opportunities for rebates associated with investments in home heating and energy efficiency solutions. Methods to create sustainable landscape in your yards and in our community will also be covered. Exhibits will be open from 2:30 – 3:30 and the afternoon will end with a “Call to Action” panel discussion on what individuals and the cities in which they live can strive for greater climate resilience.

When: Thursday, June 1st., 2023 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Where: The Belfast Boathouse - 34 commercial St. In Belfast ME

1:00 – 2:30 PM   - Climate Actions We Can Take

    Welcome and opening film clip on climate from TNC – Katharine Hayhoe.

    City of Belfast: Climate Action Plan – Fred Bowers, Belfast Climate Crisis Committee

    All of Belfast Climate Dialogue – Take Aways From Our Community Climate Conversations - Brenda Harrington, Belfast Free Library

    Energy Efficiency and Rebates - Efficiency Maine – Andy Meyer

2:30 – 3:30 PM Break and Exhibition Time. – Short talks schedule at individual exhibits

3:30 – 4:00    Working with Nature to Achieve Sustainable Communities – Greg Biddinger, Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition

4:00 – 4:30 PM Panel discussion and Q&A’s

4:30 PM – Thanks and good by

For more information, please contact Gregory Biddinger at gbiddi@gmail.com.