Calendar of Events

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MONDAY, APRIL 7

Press Conference: National Public Health Week, “Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance”
WHEN:  11 a.m., April 7
WHERE:  Cleveland Museum of Natural History, outside The Canary Project: Landscape of Climate Change photo exhibit
WHO:   Matt Carroll, Director of the Cleveland Department of Public Health
Karen Butler, Health Commissioner of the Cleveland Department of Public Health
Bruce Latimer, PhD, Executive Director of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
WHY: There is a direct connection between climate change and the health of our nation today.  Yet, few Americans are aware of the very real consequences of climate change on the health of our communities, our families, and our children. 

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

Water & Your World: Presentations and demonstrations on water quality, “greening” your backyard, and how to make a rain barrel
WHEN:  11 a.m. – 1 p.m., April 8
WHERE:  Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
WHO:   City of Cleveland Office of Sustainability, Cleveland Division of Water, NEORSD, Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District
WHY: Water is a precious resource we all need to live.  Climate change and extreme weather impact the quality of our water.  Stormwater is the greatest source of water pollution. 
*We will raffle off a rain barrel!

Climate Change Discussion
WHEN:  4 – 6 p.m., April 8
WHERE:  Cleveland Marshall School of Law, Moot Court Room

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

Green & Healthy at Work, a meeting of the Healthy Cleveland Business Council
WHEN:  8:30 – 10:30 a.m., April 9
WHERE:  Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
WHO:   Jill Ziegler, Program Manager for Sustainability Initiatives at Forest City Enterprises
Andrew Watterson, Program Director for Sustainability, City of Cleveland Cleveland Metroparks ECO-Committee
WHY: Most of us spend more awake time at work than anywhere else.  There are simple things each of us can do to make our work environments healthier for our planets and our bodies.  
 
Be Prepared for an Emergency
WHEN:  11 a.m. – 1 p.m., April 9
WHERE:  Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
WHO:   Cleveland Department of Public Health’s Learn. Prepare. Act. 
WHY: Prepare for climate change-related emergencies by creating “To-Go Kits” and learning about the health impacts of climate change issues facing our community.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

Idling Gets You Nowhere: Presentations and demonstrations on air quality and asthma, opportunities for car-sharing, and small steps anyone can take to improve our air 
WHEN:  11 a.m. – 1 p.m., April 10
WHERE:  Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
WHO:   Cleveland Department of Public Health’s Steps to a Healthier Cleveland, NOACA, City Wheels, Cleveland Clean Air Century Campaign 
WHY: Idling vehicles waste fuel, cost money, cause air pollution, and contribute to higher rates of asthma and other chronic diseases.

Young Lungs at Work:  Anti-Idling in School Zones
At dismissal time, students will educate parents about the dangers of idling around their school.
WHEN:  3:45 p.m., April 10
WHERE:  Louisa May Alcott School, 10308 Baltic Road, Cleveland
WHO:   Cleveland Department of Public Health’s Steps to a Healthier Cleveland, NOACA, Cleveland Clean Air Century Campaign 
WHY: Children breathe 50% more air than adults, making them especially vulnerable to the dangers of air pollution.  We estimate that 20% of children in Cleveland have asthma.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

Grow Food, Not Lawns: Presentations and demonstrations on composting, recycling, and community gardening
WHEN:  11 a.m. – 1 p.m., April 11
WHERE:  Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
WHO:   Ohio State University Extension, Cleveland Department of Public Health’s Steps to a Healthier Cleveland, Cleveland Healthy Corner Store Project 
WHY: In the modern food system, it takes 10 calories of fossil fuels to produce one calorie of food.  You’ll use fewer calories if you grow your own or buy locally. Plus, gardening is great exercise, which actually burns calories in your body!

Real Low Calorie Diet, Documentary 
WHEN:  3:30 p.m., April 11
WHERE:  Talkies Film & Coffee Bar, 2521 Market Avenue, Cleveland
WHO:   New Agrarian Center, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition 
WHY: This documentary chronicles the “growing” local food movement in Northeast Ohio.
* one-year anniversary party for Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition immediately following film (5 p.m.) at Great Lakes Brewing Company