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in partnership with

The Wild Center

The Wild Center

Contact:

Phil Wagschal

Director of Facilities

pwagschal@wildcenter.org

518-359-7800

Region Served: Adirondack Park, New York

Website: www.wildcenter.org

Resources

Climate Education Resources

Focus Area: Engagement Completed Planned

Engagement

Engage youth in climate advocacy and action

Educate visitors on growing organic food

Educate visitors on the impacts of food choices and waste on climate change

Establish an employee green team to support climate action

Additional Goals for This Institution

Buildings and Energy

Meet your nation's Paris Agreement targets for CO2 reduction (by end of 2025)

Water

Food Service

Transportation

Waste

Eliminate the sale and use of bottled water

Landscapes and Horticulture

Ensure 25% of all lawn/garden maintenance equipment is electric

Ensure that 50% pesticides and fertilizers used are not derived from fossil fuels

Support reforestation to sequester carbon

Investments

Research

‹ The WaterShed Education Center

Tooro Botanical Gardens ›

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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