Florida Climate Week is underway, offering free events like cleanups and expert sessions to address climate challenges and inspire action.
ORLANDO, Fla. —
Florida Climate Week is underway, featuring free events across the state to encourage residents to take action on climate issues.
Sydney Otis, senior manager of learning and engagement at ecoAmerica, explained the purpose of the week and how people can participate.
The initiative includes in-person and virtual opportunities to focus on climate action and education, giving people a chance to learn about the challenges we face and how they can make a difference.
Florida Climate Week: In-person Events Florida Climate Week Fair
Oct. 6, 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Winter Park
Ocean Friendly Restaurant Cleanup
Oct. 7, 5 – 7 p.m.
Orlando
Shifting Sands: Protecting Florida’s Coastlines in a Changing Climate
Oct. 9, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Palm Bay
Florida Climate Week Trash Blitz Cleanup
Oct. 10, 9 – 10 a.m.
Orlando
Ocean Friendly Gardens with the Surfrider Space Coast Chapter
Oct. 10, 9 – 11 a.m.
Indialantic
Wildlife Bingo at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
Oct. 10, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Apopka
EcoPoder Wildlife Tour
Oct. 10, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Apopka
Owloween
Oct. 10, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Orlando
Climate Week at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey: Story Time
Oct. 10, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Maitland
Paddling Through Climate Change
Oct. 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Kissimmee