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Steering committee plans Earth Fair presence with family activities, incentivized engagement
Summary
The Climate Action Plan Steering Committee discussed outreach plans for the Earth Fair (last Sunday in April), proposing interactive activities (bingo/scavenger hunts, coupon books), use of an app to avoid paper, and partnering with MTU/parks for incentives; committees should sign up by March 31.
Committee members discussed how the climate action plan should appear at the Earth Fair and brainstormed family-friendly, interactive outreach strategies to increase public engagement with plan actions.
Ideas and rationale: Andrew suggested simple, actionable items and family-oriented incentives ("give kids coupon books that make their parents do something sustainable"). Natalie proposed a scavenger-hunt or bingo card that helps fairgoers match booths to climate action plan priorities, while others suggested coordinating with the registration table and using the Bright Action app or a similar tool to reduce paper and improve engagement.
Incentives and partners: Louis noted potential partnerships with MTU (limited free bus passes), parks (pool passes, kayak rentals) and suggested staff check last year's vendor list to plan a booth. The committee set a booth sign-up deadline of March 31 to secure space at the Earth Fair (last Sunday in April).
Why it matters: Outreach at community events can raise awareness of priority actions, recruit volunteers, and surface public feedback on implementation priorities. The group emphasized making the climate action plan approachable for families and translating technical language into plain, actionable steps.
Next steps: Committee members volunteered to continue refining ideas with planning staff; staff will compile concepts and confirm booth logistics and sign-up details.
