With climate anxiety weighing heavy on people’s minds, it is natural to wonder if there is even anything we can do about it.
The Good Shepherd is hosting its second Eco Fair and Art Festival to address this problem. Aptly themed “What on Earth Can YOU Do?”, the event will promote climate change awareness and sustainable practices.
The event will take place at the Good Shepherd church on 1601 North St. SE, Olympia on August 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Several vendors will join to offer crafts and artworks made from upcycled material. Environmental organizations, civil society groups, and climate action speakers will also be present at the event.
“This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to explore ways to take action that will help slow climate change, reduce their household utility costs, and protect local ecosystems,” the church wrote.
The Thurston Climate Action Team will host an electric vehicle show at the event. Participants can socialize with EV car owners and learn about owning and using an EV.
The event will also include an electronics recycling drop-off point where people may donate or dispose of their old electronics. Entry to the drop-off point will be on Henderson Boulevard.
A+ Computers Olympia, a local computer repair center, will facilitate the activity. Hazardous electronics will not be accepted, so donating anything leaking might be unsafe.
A+ Computers will accept old computers, laptops, tablets, e-readers, cell phones, power tools, rechargeable equipment, and other small electronics.
Larger items will be accepted but not on the festival grounds. The organizers advise those looking to dispose of more oversized electronic items to contact A+ Computers.
The Good Shepherd will also hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate 300 new solar panels on the church's roof. According to the church, these panels will be enough to cover all of the church’s electricity needs.
In celebrating the second edition of this festival, the Good Shepherd aims to replicate the success of last year’s festival, especially since several participants consequently bought solar panels or EV cars after the event, said the church.
The church hopes to make a larger impact this time as more exhibitors will join them for the event.
The church wrote in a press release, “Our goal is to inspire our visitors and participants to make choices in everyday life that improve the environment and help slow climate change.”
The church encourages anyone to join regardless of their current spiritual journey. Admission will be free, but donations will be accepted. Those looking to join may find more information on the Good Shepherd’s website.
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