Science and Environment Council hosts Growing Green Reception; EcoSummit announced
The Science and Environment Council and philanthropist Elizabeth Moore recently hosted the Growing Green Reception to announce details of two major events taking place in December: the EcoSummit and Green Living Expo.
Approximately 70 guests participated, representing interests across the region from Tampa Bay to Charlotte Harbor, including members of the community, SEC sponsors and partners, and elected officials.
The EcoSummit, scheduled on Dec. 5-6 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, will feature solutions-oriented lectures, panel discussions, and storytelling and include author Carl Hiaasen and Australian environmental thought leader and filmmaker Damon Gameau.
The Green Living Expo, scheduled Dec. 2-3 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, will showcase sustainable products, services, and opportunities to get involved in environmental issues. At The Bay, Sarasota’s new park along Sarasota’s bayfront, families will be able to enjoy hands-on environmental activities and eco-tours from SEC partners. All activities will be free.
“Our environment is central to who we are, to our work and play, to our health and future. To preserve our quality of life, we must find a new balance with nature,” Moore said.
Incorporated in 2001, the Science and Environment Council is a not-for-profit consortium of 40 leading science-based environmental, nonprofit and government organizations in Sarasota and Manatee counties. One project is its comprehensive “Green Living Toolkit” that can be found at greenlivingtoolkit.org. For more about the SEC and the 2023 EcoSummit and expo, visit scienceandenvironment.org. To learn about sponsorships, visit eco-summit.org.
Submitted by Gayle Guynup
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Science and Environment Council to host regional EcoSummit at Van Wezel
