2024 Hillsborough Climate Challenge

Green Guide

From art exhibits to recycling, local agriculture and greenways, there is plenty to

explore and enjoy at this year’s Hillsborough Climate Challenge. Use your Green

Guide to find what’s on, locations and details.

March 29

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Last Fridays and Art Exhibit at the Skylight Gallery: Hunter Levinsohn, ‘Reuse, Recycle,

Redress, Repeat’ (S)

Downtown Hillsborough

Stop by our tent outside Cup-A-Joe and pick up your 2024 Hillsborough Climate Challenge

Passport if you haven’t already, and a reusable cup! Then visit the wonderful Skylight Gallery for

Orange County Public Library

137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, 27278

All month long

Stop in any day during the month of April and check out the Orange County Library’s display of

climate books and media. Be sure to ask about the ‘The Future We Choose’ book discussion on

the 17

Start a Meatless Monday tradition in your home. Learn more about how eating less meat can

help our environment by visiting https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/meatless-monday

Our daily food choices have a direct impact on the health of the planet. Small changes add up –

right down to what you choose to eat.

April 2

Recycling Do’s and Don’ts (S)

Passmore Center

103 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough, 27278

4-5:30 p.m.

Orange County Historical Museum

201 N Churton St, Hillsborough, 27278

Opening Hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily (Wednesdays by Appointment)

"Conserving and Reusing in Orange County History."

18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries built things to last and repaired or repurposed their furniture

and clothing. At the Museum, Kids Space is a hands-on gallery where children can leave

electronic devices behind and learn through play what life was like in Hillsborough 200 years

April 3

Eats’ page for more info and a full list of galleries and exhibitions.

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• Margaret Lane Gallery - https://margaretlanegallery.com/

Start a tradition to support our amazing local restaurants once a week (or more!). Visit our ‘Arts

and Eats’ page for participating restaurants and look for our Climate Challenge sign in

restaurant windows. Participating restaurants will have a climate-friendly special item on their

The Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center

1020 US-70 West, Hillsborough, 27278

3-4:30 p.m.

Composting is a vital part of living a sustainable lifestyle, but it can be confusing! Learn from the

Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers on how to get it right, at the Bonnie B. Davis

Environment and Agricultural Center. Visit their website https://orange.ces.ncsu.edu/

for

directions and more information and resources on gardening, the environment, and more.

First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill

437 Dimmocks Mill Rd., Suite 17

6-9 p.m.

exploring our planet’s health and climate change.

109 W King St., Hillsborough, 27278

about registering for our April 17

Zoom conversation about the book and email

required.

April 6

Talks Along Riverwalk (S)

Access the Riverwalk from South Cameron Street and look for the signs

• Tour Hillsborough’s Community Garden 10 a.m.-noon (S)

• Occoneechee Earth Talk 10-11 a.m. (S)

• “We can All Be River Keepers”: River Keeper Talk at the Occoneechee Indian Village 11

Eno Farmers Market and Compost Station (S)

144 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, 27278

1-2:30 p.m.

Is your church active in earth care or interested in becoming more involved in being stewards of

Solar Panel Home Tour and Q&A (S)

Home addresses to be announced

2-4 p.m.

137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, 27278

913 Arthur Minnis Road

Gold Park

See a beehive at work and enjoy fun activities at Gold Park‘s pollinator garden. Kids get free

April 15

Orange County Public Library

137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, 27278

1-2:30 p.m.

April 16

Climate Talk

Orange County Public Library

137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, 27278

Dr. Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub with the Nicholas Institute for

Energy, Environment and Sustainability, will guide us through aspects of climate policy and

Zoom Book Discussion

the 2015 Paris Agreement. This important book is a realistic assessment of the challenge of

climate change and mitigating actions that can be taken by individuals and communities.

Reading the book is encouraged but not required. Email j[email protected] by April 16

for a Zoom link.

*Eat Local*

April 18

Orange County Public Library

Walk the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail

Historic Occoneechee Speedway

320 Elizabeth Brady Rd., Hillsborough, 27278

The Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail is rich in natural and cultural history, and is right

here in Hillsborough. Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the beauty of this easily-accessible

trail. Be sure to spot the historic Speedway race car and spectator stands along the trail. Enjoy

a picnic at one of the picnic tables.

3501 Dairyland Road, Hillsborough, 27278

9-11am

April 21

Climate Challenge Celebration

exciting range of vendors will be onsite with tips, tools and products: reusable bags, stainless

steel straws, electric lawn equipment, compost bins, night sky and climate-friendly outdoor

alternatives, dryer balls and more.

Weaver Street Demonstration

Weaver Street Market will host an enlightening demonstration on how their waste reduction

efforts affect our environmental outcomes, business results, and community food security.