“Tasting a Sustainable Future,” was the theme of the Piedmont Climate Action Fair & Reception on April 24 at the Piedmont Community Center. The event, sponsored by the City of Piedmont and Piedmont Connect, highlighted food as a starting point on the journey to a sustainable future.
(Read more about the event here.)
Laura McKaughan with Piedmont Evergreen talking recycling with a resident. 
Christopher Jones, Director of the CoolClimate Network at UC Berkeley explains how Piedmont residents contribute to “out-of-boundary” emissions when they purchase goods and services. 
Hometown chef Paul Arenstam of Summer Kitchen and San Francisco chef Nick Balla of Smokebread served up climate-friendly hors d’oeuvres 
Lead event organizer Assistant Planner Mira Hahn chats with Planning Director Kevin Jackson (center) and Planning Technician Steven Lizzarago (left), who served up climate-friendly Long Root Wit beer, donated by Patagonia Provisions. 
UC Berkeley PhD student Laney Siegner describes the many connections between food and climate change. 
Lindsay Barstow with Dress Best for Less describes the impact that textiles and disposable clothing has on the environment. 
Community Champions John Gibbs and Jen Wilson learn more about Long Root Wit from Planning Director Kevin Jackson and Planning Technician Steven Lizzarago 
Attendees mingle outdoors and learn about sustainability at the information tables 
Student volunteers helping the chefs to plate and serve.
All photos by Julie Reichle. View more at www.juliereichle.com
This looks like a fabulous event!! So important to educate all our citizens abt these environmental issues. Would have liked to go!!
Suzie – thanks for your interest! If you aren’t already on the City’s climate action distribution list, contact Brooke Edell to be added: bedell@piedmont.ca.gov