Open Buffalo Eco Justice Block Party

As part of our ongoing 10th anniversary celebration (Open Buffalo X) “OBX” celebration and in collaboration with a host of regional ecological and climate justice partners, Open Buffalo will host an Eco Justice Block Party on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10am-2pm at the Northland Workforce Training Center.

Those in attendance will have opportunities to: learn about climate resilience hubs; discover ways to disrupt and remediate ecological hazards in our air, water, and soil; learn about gaining access to the “green economy”; find out what New York’s groundbreaking clean energy goals mean for our future; and connect with others allies who are working toward a sustainable and healthy future.

Featuring:

Grassroots organizations, small businesses, and government partners will discuss community-based solutions to protect our environment and resist climate change.

• STEM activities for youth
• Face painting
• Local performances
• Hourly giveaways
• Drea D'Nur - Founder of Feed Buffalo and award-winning musical artist
• Jillian Hanesworth - Emmy Award-winning poet
• Myles Stubblefield - Founder and CEO of BFLO Worm Works

Brought to you by:

BFLO Worm Works // Breaking Barriers // Clean Air Coalition // Clean Mobility Buffalo // Erie County Department of Environment and Planning // Families Aimed Toward Excellence // The Hallmark Firm // NYS Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes // Peace Center of WNY // WNY Land Conservancy