WPB and UF “Curb Your Climate Impact” Program Postponed

WPB and UF “Curb Your Climate Impact” Program Postponed

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February 24, 2023 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  

Contact:

Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications
City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office
[email protected]
561-822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) 

Curb Your Climate Impact with the City of West Palm Beach’s and the University of Florida’s Climate Smart Floridians Program

WHO:                   City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability
                             The University of Florida IFAS Extension
                             City of West Palm Beach residents, students, and businesses

WHAT:                 The City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability is offering the Climate Smart Floridians program to residents, businesses, and students. This 8 module program helps individuals develop the skills needed to curb their household climate impact through the study of climate change, home energy, renewable energy, yards, food, water, green building, transportation, and consumption with a special focus on climate issues and specific impacts to West Palm Beach.

The program is taught by instructors who are experts in their respective fields, and the course is designed for practical real-world application. Participants will have access to free conservation resources provided by the City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability.

The program is being offered in partnership with the University of Florida Institute for Food and Agriculture Science Extension Service. Class size is limited, and preference will be given to City of West Palm Beach residents, students, and businesses. Attend all or one of the modules. Upon completion of all 8 modules, a certificate will be awarded to each participant. Registration is required. Click here to register

WHERE:               Mandel Public Library (Hibiscus Room)
                             411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach

WHEN:                 All Modules will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
                             Monday, Mar. 6, 2023 – Office of Sustainability
                             Monday, Mar. 13, 2023 – Climate Change and Health
                             Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023 – Home Energy and Renewable Energy
                             Monday, Mar. 27, 2023 – TBD
                             Monday, Apr. 3, 2023 – TBD
                             Monday, Apr. 10, 2023 – Water
                             Wednesday, Apr. 19, 2023 – Consumption and Waste
                             Monday, Apr. 24, 2023 – Florida Yards                             

CONTACT:           Sustainability Team – (561) 804-4994 (TTY: 800-955-8771).

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Originally published at https://www.wpb.org/Home/Components/News/News/3233/772

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