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Summer Bonanza Series!
Event Details
Special Event
July 6th - August 29th, 2022
In-person, Virtual
July
Wednesday, July 13 How to Compost at Home Workshop
Virtual
Short Description: One-hour Zoom meeting on how to compost at home no matter what living situation you live in. In-depth discussion reviewing what can and can be composted, the different methods, what methods work best for various living situations, and ways to keep economic costs down.
Friday, July 15 Seed Ball Workshop
Virtual & In-Person
Short Description: All participants (TCI staff wise) Will be hosting workshops locally and/or virtually giving step by step instructions on how to create seed balls. Seeds must be for native plants to the area.
Materials needed: Clay, Compost, Seeds (Cardboard boxes can be second hand or ask participants to bring their own so they can take seed bombs home with them. No plastic bags.)
Thursday, July 21 – We the Power Film Screening & Panel
TCI X We the Power
Virtual: Thursday, July 18 from 8-9:30pm ET
Short Description: Interested in learning about clean energy? Come join us for a family and friends movie night about taking power back from big energy companies to put in the hands of locals. Learn how people around the world are working together to take the power back and promote healthier, more financially stable communities! Don’t know much about energy? No problem, our panelists can answer any of your questions during the Q&A after the film screening.
About the film: Imagine upending the traditional energy system and giving the power of clean electricity production back to your neighbors. We the Power follows friends, families and visionaries as they break down legislative barriers and take power back from big energy companies to put in the hands of locals. The film chronicles local cooperatives from deep in Germany’s Black Forest to the streets of ancient Girona in Spain and the urban rooftops of London, England, as they pave the way for a renewable-energy revolution and build healthier, more financially stable communities.
We The Power
Tuesday, July 26th Climate Courage Workshop Part 1
Virtual 8:30pm ET
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Tuesday, July 26 Upcycled Art Workshop
Virtual 2 pm PT/ 4 pm CT/ 5p pm ET
Short Description: Upcycle your waste with TCI! Join TCI’s upcycled art workshop to dig into your creativity and maybe even challenge yourself to see what you can create. This will be a time for participants to engage with each other and explore their creativity all while diverting waste from landfills!
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Thursday, July 28th Climate Courage Workshop Part 1
Virtual 8:30pm ET
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August
Tuesday, August 9 Emergency Preparedness
Virtual
Short Description: 2-hour zoom meeting with ambassadors, discussing emergency preparedness in the face of climate change and an increase of natural disasters. Go over general preparedness no matter what disaster and then delve into specifics.
Monday, August 15 Build a Pollinator Home TCI WIDE EVENT
Virtual & In-Person
Short Description: Workshops on how to build pollinator homes that can be left outside for pollinators beyond bees! Emphasis on how to continue to DIY after workshop using secondhand waste/free materials to keep costs low and focus on upcycling
Wednesday, August 17 Natural Dyeing
Virtual
Short Description: Connect with the art of natural dyes in this hour long workshop! Experiment with different fabrics, plants, colors, and styles to revive a old clothing piece or simply have fun with the process!
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Saturday, August 20 Climate Action Book Group
More information TBD
Monday, August 22 Climate Courage Workshop
More information TBD
Tuesday, August 23 Composting at Home Workshop
Virtual
Short Description: One-hour Zoom meeting on how to compost at home no matter what living situation you live in. In-depth discussion reviewing what can and can be composted, the different methods, what methods work best for various living situations, and ways to keep economic costs down.
Sunday, August 28 Back to School Bash
Virtual
Short Description: Sustainable fashion tips for your first day back ‘fit, cool supplies that will help you reduce waste and make life easier, and ideas for inspiring others at your school to join the fight against climate change. Participants will be entered to win a door prize with reusable, sustainably made school supplies to get the year started off with a bang
Wednesday, August 24 Climate Courage Workshop
More information TBD