The City of Boulder invites community members to celebrate Earth Day by telling stories about our shared climate future. Inspired by the upcoming release of the updated city Climate action planThe event is intended to stimulate creativity and community building as we begin another decade of collective climate action.
The event, “Rethink. Reimagine. Earth Day Community Storytelling Night,” will take place on Sunday, April 26 at eTown Hall, located at 1535 Spruce St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and welcoming remarks begin at 5 p.m. The evening will feature a diverse group of storytellers sharing reflections focused on active hope, climate equity and collective resilience. The event will highlight community voices and creative expression as participants imagine and shape Boulder’s climate future together. Registration is recommended. The event is free and open to the public, and those interested in participating are encouraged to learn more and register. Speakers and creative collaborators of all ages, languages and backgrounds are encouraged to participate. No professional experience required.
“While our updated Climate Action Plan will guide the steps we take as a community to help mitigate the harmful impacts of a changing climate, we also know that climate action is more than policies and programs. It’s about people, equity, and the power of collective imagination,” said Jonathan Koehn, Director of Climate Initiatives for the City of Boulder. “Even when the future seems uncertain, coming together as a community can remind us that it is still up to us to shape it.”
The updated Climate action planto be released on Earth Day, outlines strategies to address climate change while supporting a thriving community, with an emphasis on equity, innovation, and long-term resilience. To inspire creative momentum in implementing the plan, we will also premiere “Boulder’s Big Adventure,” a children’s video that brings the city’s climate journey to life for all ages.
Event details
That: Rethink. Reimagine. Earth Day Community Storytelling Night and Climate Action Plan Launch
When: Sunday April 26
Where: eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St. Boulder
Time: Doors open at 4:30 pm; the program starts at 5 p.m.
Registration is recommended. The event is free and open to the public.
Be a storyteller: Community members are invited to share original work or selections from others. Storytellers are encouraged to present in the language they feel most comfortable speaking. Live Spanish-English interpretation will be provided.
Can’t attend in person or prefer not to speak live?
Community members can submit a short video or audio recording to be included in a select “Community Voices” segment during the event.
Learn more, register or submit a story.
You can find more information on how to attend and participate in the city website.
For more information about the Boulder Climate Action Plan, visit our website.