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The 16th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, "Roots of Sustainability," will bring the community together to discuss sustainability priorities. Our expert speakers will provide up-to-date information on several different sustainability topics. Participate in breakout sessions and network with businesses and community groups to help build a better future for our community.
- Registration is $10.
- Student tickets are $5.
- Donate a ticket to someone who may need financial assistance to attend by selecting to sponsor a ticket at checkout. Leftover donated funds will go toward a carbon offset project.
Registration fee includes access to a live, full day workshop with expert speakers on relevant community sustainability topics, breakout sessions, and opportunities to network and connect with others.
If you are interested in attending, but are concerned about affording the fee at this time, please contact SustainableSarasota@scgov.net or call 941-861-5000 for assistance or to join the waiting list for sponsored (donated) tickets. Financial assistance is available.
Residents, students, and community members from all sectors and walks of life will gather virtually to learn from and network with knowledgeable speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions. Topics to be discussed include climate change, water quality, social equity, urban agriculture, youth and sustainability, microforests, and much more.
In addition to the virtual full-day event, there will be accompanying in-person opportunities and events leading up to the main event on Wednesday, Nov. 10. These events will highlight sustainable projects and organizations in our community and will inspire you to get involved, too! More details about these opportunities will be announced soon.
Keynote speakers and an agenda for the day's activities will be announced and posted soon.
Register HERE.
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