Alachua County, in coordination with municipalities and our local partners, is hosting a Climate Fair on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center (210 S.E. 134th Avenue, Micanopy) to announce the results of the soon-to-be-released climate vulnerability analysis, and to begin community conversations around the creation of an Alachua County Climate Action Plan. The event is in two parts, a public meeting from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in which the results of the analysis are discussed, and a Climate Fair from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with games and entertainment for the family, as well as vendor booths for those organizations doing work related to climate change and climate resilience.
The County is accepting applications from vendors who would like to participate and encourages all organizations to sign up whose work can help Alachua County build climate resilience. In addition to those groups with a strong history of combatting climate change, the County would also like to welcome agricultural organizations and human system resiliency organizations, including those working with food systems, affordable housing, and any other organization whose work strengthens the resiliency of the local communities.
“Join us at the beautiful Camp Cuscowilla to discuss Alachua County’s climate vulnerability analysis,” said Alachua County Sustainability Manager Betsy Riley. “Come get local answers to a global question as we explore what impacts climate change will have on North Central Florida, then create and expand on solutions already happening right here in Alachua County.”
