PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release 4/4/24

Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College team up for the Saratoga Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 13

Media Contact: Beth Plummer; beth@sustainablesaratoga.org

Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College are partnering once again to host the Saratoga Sustainability Fair on Saturday April 13th, 2024, from 10am-3pm at the Skidmore Case Center. 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.

Highlights of the 2024 Saratoga Sustainability Fair include:

• Pre-fair Campus Bike Ride from 9-10am hosted by Adirondack Ultra Cycling.
• Riders can bring their own bikes or grab a CDPHP pedal or e-bike share on campus.
• Electric car and e-bike show as part of the City of Saratoga Springs’ NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Campaign
• Kids zone with fun activities for kids of all ages from 10am-12pm
• Workshops and panel discussions on important sustainability topics including regenerative agriculture and the impact of plastics
• Food vendors
• Exhibit Hall featuring businesses and nonprofits in energy, climate, equity, environmental education, and more

Kelsey Trudell, Executive Director of Sustainable Saratoga says about the ongoing partnership, “We are so excited to co-host the Sustainability Fair again with Skidmore College. It’s going to be a great event to build community around local sustainability initiatives!”

Attendees are encouraged to be climate smart and ride a bike or take public transportation to the event. The 452 CDTA bus runs from Wilton Mall, through Saratoga Springs, and stops right at the Fair. Car parking will also be available. For more about the event and activity schedule, visit https://sustainablesaratoga.org/2024-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/