PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release 3/25/25
Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College team up for the Saratoga Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 5, 2025
Media Contact: Beth Plummer; beth@sustainablesaratoga.org
Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College’s Sustainability Office are partnering once again to host the Saratoga Sustainability Fair on Saturday April 5th, 2025, from 10am-2pm at in a new location – The Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences at Skidmore College. This FREE family-friendly event will allow attendees to explore the latest in eco-friendly topics and innovations and gives kids the opportunity to dive into fun and learning all day. This year’s theme is, “Connecting Ideas, Building Futures: Collaboration for a Sustainable Community!”
Highlights of the 2025 Saratoga Sustainability Fair:
- Visit the Exhibit Hall featuring dozens of businesses and nonprofits in energy, climate, equity, environmental education and more
- Explore and tour an electric school bus
- Collaborate on a community art project
- Learn something new at the student poster session
- Join the student networking session at 12pm
- Enjoy activities for kids of all ages
- Grab lunch, snack or a drink with Skidmore dining services
Kelsey Trudell, Executive Director of Sustainable Saratoga says about the ongoing partnership, “This year marks our 4th annual Saratoga Sustainability Fair in partnership with Skidmore College’s Sustainability Office. The exhibit hall will be packed with businesses and organizations highlighting their contribution to local sustainable solutions and we’re adding student research posters and student networking to encourage younger generations to use their voice to drive positive change in our communities. Attendees will be able to tour an electric school bus as well, making this another exciting new addition to the event!”
Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike or take public transportation to the event, if possible. The 452 CDTA bus runs from Wilton Mall, through Saratoga Springs, and stops right on campus. Car parking will also be available.
For more about the event and activity schedule, visit: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/saratoga-sustainability-fair/
About Skidmore College
Founded in 1903, Skidmore College is a highly selective private, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2,600 students. Skidmore is consistently named one of the “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report and has recently been recognized as one of “America’s Most Entrepreneurial Colleges” by Forbes, a “Top College Value” by Kiplinger and one of “The Best 388 Colleges” by The Princeton Review. Travel and Leisure has also called Saratoga Springs, home to Skidmore’s campus, one of “America’s Best College Towns.”
About Sustainable Saratoga
Sustainable Saratoga is a not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources through education, advocacy and action, for the benefit of current and future generations in the Saratoga Springs area. Since 2008, Sustainable Saratoga has been a leader in promoting awareness of environmental issues and what we as a local community can do to minimize our ecological impact while maintaining a high quality of life. To learn more about Sustainable Saratoga, visit: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/
