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in partnership with

The Nurture Nature Center

Contact:

Kathryn Semmens

Science Director

ksemmens@nurturenature.org

215-872-3998

Region Served: Easton, Pennsylvania

Website: nurturenaturecenter.org

Focus Area: Buildings and Energy Completed Planned

Buildings and Energy

Meet your nation's Paris Agreement targets for CO2 reduction (by end of 2028)

Derive power solely from 100% clean renewable energy - generated onsite or procured through market mechanisms (by end of 2028)

Eliminate all onsite fossil-fuel combustion to heat buildings (except backup generators) (by end of 2028)

Additional Goals for This Institution

Water

Food Service

Transportation

Waste

Landscapes and Horticulture

Investments

Engagement

Assist visitors in switching to household renewable energy

Educate visitors on sustainable, fossil-free horticulture (by end of 2026)

Educate visitors on growing organic food (by end of 2025)

Educate visitors on the impacts of food choices and waste on climate change (by end of 2025)

Establish an employee green team to support climate action (by end of 2025)

Teach facts and best practices to mitigate and reduce global climate change

Research

‹ The Neon Museum

The Param Science Experience Centre ›

Presented by
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Additional Resources

2030 Palette: A Database of Sustainable Design Strategies and Resources

BGCI Technical Review: The Role of Botanic Gardens in Practising
and Promoting Environmental Sustainability

Our Collections Matter: ICCROM

Project Drawdown

Public Gardens Sustainability Index

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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