The events listed here are C3-led events or community-led events in Central VA (free and ticketed) where we will be in attendance — either presenting, tabling, or hosting. We hope to see you there!
Learn how your business can take the lead on climate, reduce risk, save money, and become a model for Richmond's bright economic future.
Join Move2HealthEquity every Saturday in May from 9-11 am for movement classes, workshops, and more from local instructors and organizations.
Join us for an join us for an engaging conversation and happy hour with four remarkable women who are locally, nationally, and internationally leading in climate work.
Suggested donation is $10-$20.
Join us October 21st at 11am at 700 Harris Street in Charlottesville for an EV Rally! Check out some cool wheels, meet EV owners, and discover the latest trends.
Get ready for an evening of excitement at C3’s annual "Party for the Planet", hosted at IX Art Park. Mark your calendars for October 6, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, as we come together to celebrate our commitment to environmental awareness and positive change. Learn more about the party and pre-order a t-shirt.
Admission is free and open to all ages, inviting families, friends, and individuals to join the movement.
For businesses interested in becoming event sponsors, click here to learn how you can align your brand with this important work!
Join us for an exciting online event on Tuesday, Sep 26, 2023, at 12:00 PM Eastern! Discover the future of sustainable transportation and learn more about Battery Electric Buses (BEBs), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Buses, and Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs).
Featuring C3's latest report on transit, our expert speakers will shed light on how public transportation can be a tool for reducing air pollution, improving public health, and combating climate change in Charlottesville and beyond.
Whether you're an environmental enthusiast, a transportation professional, or simply someone who frequents the bus, this event is for you! Together, let's pave the way for a healthier community and a healthier planet! Register for the webinar here.
Tackling climate change can seem impossible, but together we can take actions that make a difference. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, door prizes, and community conversations with others looking to make positive change! August’s meet up has a plant-based theme and is co-hosted with our community partners from Cultivate.
Bring your favorite plant-based recipe or cookbook to share with others (a la phone screenshots) for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Carter Mountain.
No RSVP needed. Just show up!
Tackling climate change can seem impossible, but together we can take actions that make a difference. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, door prizes, and community conversations. Come out and meet other people who are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint, have appetizers on us, and have fun! Special guests from Health Equity Access in the Rural Regions (HEARR).
If you’d like to carpool to save on fuel, emissions, vehicle wear and tear, send us an email at impact@theclimatecollaborative.org.
No RSVP needed. Just show up!
Join us on Sunday, July 3rd at 2:30pm to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Latino Conservation Week. We will be screening La Carta (with English subtitles), a film on Pope Francis’ role in environmental conservation. Afterwards, we will have a Q&A panel discussion with local leaders from C3, IMPACT, Latino Conservation Week, Virginia Interfaith, and the Church of Incarnation.
Please note: our Q&A will be entirely in Spanish. However, we welcome all to join!
Join Move 2 Health Equity and WellAWARE for the Charlottesville community event “Healthy Streets, Healthy People” on Saturday, July 8th to encourage personal wellbeing and safer streets. The event will promote mental health resources, as well as healthier urban living, like bike lane expansion, gardening, and tree coverage. Additionally, it will have free crisis training classes, such as CPR.
C3 works at the intersection of climate and other issues our community is grappling with, like physical and mental health impacts. We are excited to attend the event at Brooker T. Washington Park on Saturday, July 8th from 10am-2pm. Fun prizes, free activities, and hear from community leaders from 20+ community organizations.
Are you interested in going solar, but need more information to move forward? Maybe you’ve had a solar company give you a quote, but aren’t sure about the next steps. Join our webinar this month!
This June 28th, C3 is hosting a “Before You Go Solar at Home” webinar to empower you with information on all things solar featuring a solar professional, environmental experts, and a homeowner who's been there. Send us your questions in advance to be answered by our webinar panel of experts. Make your solar dream a reality! Eventbrite registration will provide Zoom link.
Tackling climate change can seem impossible, but together we can take actions that make a difference. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, door prizes, and community conversations. Come out and meet other people who are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint, have appetizers on us, and have fun!
No RSVP needed. Just show up!
On Wednesday, June 14, at Noon C3’s Coles Jennings, Director of Corporate Sustainability, will host a virtual webinar: Solar 101 for Businesses with special guests from Tiger Solar, UVA Community Credit Union, and Powers Farm & Brewery. We’ll dive in on the benefits of going solar, what to know before talking to a solar company, IRA credits, and financing options. You’ll also hear from a business who has successfully navigated the process. Pack a lunch and bring your questions! Eventbrite registration will provide Zoom link.
Join us at Hardywood Brewery in Richmond for Brewing a Better Future, a celebration of the Community Climate Collaborative's emerging partnerships in the Richmond area. We can't wait to meet more of our new neighbors and look forward to growing our network of local climate advocates!
Don't miss the Dirt on Composting Wednesday, May 31 Noon-1pm on Zoom. Find out why composting has such a big impact and how to do it right. We will discuss the many benefits of food and yard waste composting, answer the most common questions, and discuss how to advocate for a low-waste mindset in our community! We'll hear from local experts Eric Walter, owner of @blackbearcomposting; Christine Putnam, Master Gardener and Low-Waste advocate; and C3's Teri Strother, founder of @betterworldbetty. Register here to obtain the Zoom link.
We are excited to see the GBA expand. Special guest US House Rep. Jennifer McClellan will be joining us. Invite only.
You can help get ready for Bike to Work Week by pledging to bike to work, by encouraging others to do so, by urging your workplace (or wherever you go) to offer incentives for people to arrive by bike.
Monday, May 15, 4:30 - 7 p.m.: Kickoff at Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery
Tuesday, May 16, 8 - 9:30 a.m.: Cross-Town Bike Bus
Wednesday, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Swag tent on West Main (location TBD)
Thursday, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Swag tent at Preston and McIntire
Thursday, May 18, 4 - 6 p.m.: E-bike demo at County Office Building
Friday, May 19: Group Ride (TBA)
Learn more at biketoworkcville.org
This Chamber after-hours event happens monthly – with all of our Corporate Sustainability work, we are excited to network with the business community. Register here.
Saturdays 9-11 AM at Tonsler Park
For Mental Health Awareness month, Move2Healthy Equity Coalition and its partners are hosting movement and community awareness at Tonsler Park throughout May.
Fun, hands-on demonstrations, experiments, and games offered by over 40 local organizations. C3 will offer Climate Action Bingo and a pro-planet art project to get kids excited about what they can do to help protect our Earth.
Every spring we like to open our doors and welcome you to our office to share our current projects, priorities, and talk about anything and everything climate! Beverage and light snacks will be served. RSVP here, but walk-ins are always welcome!
Save the date for Thursday, April 27 5 - 6:30 PM
Come see us at UVA as we share local action with big impact and how students can get involved! Local green businesses, electric vehicles, Cav Man, lawn games, and more will be there. https://sustainability.virginia.edu/earthday2023
We are excited to launch the Beta version of C3's Solar Climate Justice Scorecard , a tool for climate advocates, government decision-makers, and solar developers. Join us to explore how the tool works, our first analysis, and the scorecard’s next steps. We will discuss our initial case study, the Woodridge Solar project in Albemarle County, Virginia, and set aside time Q and A. Register HERE!
The Community Climate Collaborative’s Green Teen Alliance (GTA) will host a meeting for high-school students on February 26th from 4-6pm at C3’s office (415 8th St NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902). Run by C3’s teen interns, the GTA focuses on the climate education of Charlottesville’s youth and on solutions to climate change. At this meeting, C3’s policy team will explain the format and process of writing letters to local decision-makers. Then members will write their own letters to local officials. The goal is to send these letters to advocate for change in local policy and catalyze improvements in our community. New members are welcome!
The Green Teen Alliance will be having its monthly meeting on Sunday, December 18, 4-6 PM at the C3 Office (415 8th St NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902). Come socialize (snacks and drinks will be provided) and plan for action with other high schoolers aged 13-18. No need to RSVP, just come on by!
C3 is excited to be the Central Virginia host for this year’s VCN Legislative Watch Party on Saturday, December 3rd from 9-Noon (location TBD). Join us for breakfast, VCN’s General Assembly Preview, a locally-focused breakout session with policy analysts and decision-makers, and networking. Click for more details.
The Green Teen Alliance will be having its second meeting on Sunday, November 20th, 4-6 PM at the C3 Office (415 8th St NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902). Come and learn how to write an effective letter to policymakers, socialize (snacks and drinks will be provided), and plan for action with other high schoolers aged 13-18. No need to RSVP, just come on by!
C3 and Cville Tools Library Invite you to Home Energy Efficiency: The Basics on Saturday, November 5th from 1-2 PM. The workshop will take place at the Cville Tools Library - 1740 Broadway St, Charlottesville, VA.
Calling all Youth!!!
C3’s Green Teen Alliance is hosting its first interest meeting of the year on October 23rd from 4-5 pm at C3’s Office (415 8th street NE, Charlottesville, VA). Come learn about sustainable clothing and clothing waste while making your own reusable bag from second-hand cloth! The Green Teen Alliance hopes to agitate for hope, educate for change, and ultimately organize for solutions to address the climate crisis. Come join us!
On Saturday, October 22nd, C3 will be tabling in the lobby of The Habitat Store. Swing by to learn more about what we’re doing at C3, buy furniture, and support Habitat for Humanity.
Get ready for C3 to turn FIVE! That’s right - five years of accelerating local climate solutions and leaders on Friday, October 7, 5:30-8pm at IX Art Park. We will have food, music, action-taking, and fun as we recognize climate leaders from all across our whole community! Visit our event page for all the details.
Tackling climate change can seem impossible, but together we can take actions that make a difference. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, door prizes, and community conversations. Come out and meet other people who are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint, have appetizers on us, and have fun!
No RSVP needed. Just show up!
