Climate Action For Everybody

Climate Action for Everybody | November 2024 Information & Events

Composting (Unpainted) Pumpkins - Pumpkins, gourds, corn, and straw bales make wonderful fall decor, but they take up landfill space and create methane when they are thrown away. The good news is that when these items are left unpainted, they can make great food for livestock and rich compost!

• Learn about composting pumpkins (and other things to do with them) with this article from Today's Homeowner
• Find a Pumpkin Drop Spot in your county

Greening the Holidays - Make memories, not waste, this holiday season.

• Get tips about making your holiday more green with Architectural Digest has The Ultimate Guide to a Sustainable Holiday Season
• Late fall and early winter are also great times for litter clean up. Find a litter sweep near you or organize your own.

Leave Your Leaves Climate & Environment Campaign - Pledge to leave your leaves to get a yard sign and a tote bag to encourage others! Signs and totes are available while supplies last.

Leaving your leaves through spring supports pollinators, reduces waste, improves the ecosystem, and reduces flooding and pollution.

• Get ideas for what to do with your leaves, and take the pledge to get a yard sign to encourage others! 
• Get 5 quick reasons to leave your leaves this year.
• Get a quick idea about the way leaf litter supports biodiversity

Repair Cafe | Saturday, November 16th from 1-5pm at the Whitted Building (Donna Baker Meeting Room) on 300 W Tryon St. in Hillsborough - Don't throw it away; fix it at the Repair Cafe! In this free workshop, attendees will work with a volunteer repair coach to fix your broken items: electronics; furniture; jewelry; small appliances; etc. Join us to gain new skills, save money, keep trash out of the landfill, and have fun! Register, volunteer, or contribute.

Herbs of the Southeast | Saturday, November 16th from 2-3:30pm at Main Library - Join us at Main Library in Hillsborough to learn about herbs of the Southeast, how to grow them, and what to do with them at home. Registration is preferred.

Main Library's Climate Action For Everybody station is an initiative by Orange County Public Library, the Town of Hillsborough, the Green Team, and the Orange County Sustainability Department helping to make learning about climate and environment protection action simple and accessible regardless of age, economic status, range of ability, etc. Click to learn more about information and local events!

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