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11 <br /> Staff Outreach & Education <br /> 1.5°Art Exhibition <br /> Mel Gilles joined the Sustainability Team as our In April 2024,the Eno Arts Mill hosted 1.5°C,a powerful exhibition ex- <br /> full-time Sustainability Projects Analyst on Earth ploring our region's connection to the environment and climate change. <br /> Day 2024,bringing valuable expertise to our Featuring works from over 60 local visual artists,the month-long <br /> .:. <br /> efforts. gallery showcase was a collaboration between the Orange County Arts <br /> Commission and the Office of Sustainability.This innovative fusion of art <br /> and education provided a unique platform to engage the community <br /> and deepen awareness of climate change's impacts. <br /> Karina Nabors,our part-time Sustainability ; <br /> Specialist,plays a vital role in supporting initia- 0 <br /> tives and ensuring bilingual access to sustain- <br /> ability programs,helping us reach and engage <br /> more of our community. p� <br /> Boards&Commissions <br /> The Commission for the Environ- ti <br /> ment and the Human Relations , 1.5°Art Exhibition <br /> Commission support and elevate <br /> the County's Sustainability work. ' . <br /> e <br /> In particular,these volunteers <br /> dedicate their time and energy <br /> to score our Community Climate <br /> "Emergentlides'byAmyWetsch. <br /> Action Grant applications every -F� ��� Artwork purchased by Orange County <br /> 1 Sustainability and the Arts Commis- <br /> year,which help us fund projects ° sion that is now on display in Orange <br /> to reduce greenhouse gases ---_ County's Whitted Human Services <br /> (Read more about this program Building in Hillsborough. <br /> on the next page). Commission for the Environment chair 00 <br /> Regina Baratta and member Kristie Mather <br /> doing outreach at the 2024 Earth Evening <br /> event in Hillsborough. <br /> Partners&Collaborators Community Resources <br /> Sustainability requires all of us working together to create lasting Residents can explore our community resources to stay informed and <br /> change.We cannot underestimate the power of partnerships in driving get involved in Orange County's sustainability efforts! Our Sustainability <br /> progress,expanding our reach,and achieving our climate goals.We are Web Pages(https://www.orangecountync.gov/477/Sustainability)and <br /> grateful for all of our partnerships—from our regional local govern- quarterly Climate Connection(https://www.orangecountync.gov/2946/ <br /> ments,the Central Pines Regional Council,and the Towns to UNC-Chapel Climate-Connection-Quarterly-Sustainabil),provide information about <br /> Hill,community-based organizations,the agricultural community,local our programs and initiatives and ways for the community to take action. <br /> businesses,and County departments. <br /> Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.These partnerships— Orange County <br /> and many more—are essential to building a more resilient,sustainable CLIMATE CONNECTION <br /> future for Orange County.We're always expanding our network because <br /> real change happens when we work together! <br /> Climate Council <br /> The Orange County Climate Council unites leaders from the County, <br /> Towns,school boards,and other stakeholders to drive climate action <br /> through collaboration.In 2024,we came together twice to exchange <br /> ideas,align on climate campaigns,and coordinate impactful communi- <br /> ty outreach and education efforts. <br /> 10 <br />