Solar Butterfly Descends upon Fredericton, Igniting Youth Engagement in Environmental Action!

The traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton — The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is thrilled to invite the Fredericton community to our upcoming event, the Solar Butterfly Open House. After a long pause due to the pandemic, we are excited to welcome our community back and ignite Fredericton’s imagination about clean, affordable, reliable, and environmentally friendly energy.

Our star attraction of this event is none other than the globe-trotting Solar Butterfly. The Solar Butterfly is a ten-foot-long, solar panel-covered trailer that powers a Tesla that’s traveling around the world in search of 1000 ideas, projects, and companies that work on climate change solutions. Since the Conservation Council has always been at the heart of the Fredericton community, it was deemed the ideal location for the Social Butterfly to make its debut in the city. 

Join us for this unique opportunity to gather as a community and overcome our collective climate anxiety through the power of open dialogue, art, and education. While our adult guests engage in discussions with our program staff and youth climate advocates about clean energy solutions, the Conservation Council’s younger guests will take part in a variety of educational and engaging activities. Watch their creativity soar as they create whimsical pinwheels, explore educational colouring sheets, and discover the wonders of renewable energy.

“At the Conservation Council, we believe that embracing sustainability is a collective effort. That’s why we have curated a variety of activities for all ages, ensuring an unforgettable blend of fun and education,” says the Conservation Council’s Ecology Forestry Researcher and youth climate advocate, Amanda Page. “Whether you’re an energy-conscious renter looking to reduce your carbon footprint or a curious child eager to broaden your horizons, we believe that everyone plays a part in tackling climate change.”

“Community engagement is crucial to raising awareness of the issues we tirelessly campaign for, but more importantly, it empowers individuals to weigh in over how decisions are made that affect their lives, communities and loved ones,” says the Conservation Council’s Manager of Citizen’s Engagement, Danielle Smith. “As a new staff member and the Manager of Citizen’s Engagement, I am looking forward to engaging with the public about the amazing and impactful work that we do at the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.” 

Event details: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, at 180 St. John Street, Fredericton, N.B.

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For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Corey Robichaud, Communications Manager, Conservation Council of New Brunswick | corey.robichaud@conservationcouncil.ca | 506.458.8747

Amanda Page, Ecological Forestry Researcher, Conservation Council of New Brunswick | amanda.page@conservationcouncil.ca | 506.458.8747

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