Our Planet, Our Turn: EcoPal’s Youth Climate Action Fest
Free Saturday Plan: Book swap, Climate Art, free Popcorn, a Big-Screen Movie, Meet & Greet our special guest Mason City Council Member Murali Swamy (June 13) - EcoPal hosts a youth-led afternoon in Mason for Cincinnati’s first-ever Climate Week-Saturday, June 13. Register now. Youth volunteers will be hosting, helping, and calling the shots. Grown-ups can relax and pretend they planned something educational.
Oh-and there’s a big-screen movie: David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet. Sir David does the heavy lifting on the “why this matters” speech so you don’t have to.
Big Hall, ORCA Coworking · 408 4th Ave, Mason, OH · Free for families.
Event highlights
The Great Eco-Book Swap - Bring gently used books. Take home new favorites at no cost.
Free zero-waste popcorn - Complimentary snacks with nothing headed to the landfill.
Youth-led from start to finish - Young volunteers host and help run the afternoon alongside EcoPal.
Special Guest: Civic Meet & Greet - We are thrilled to host Mason City Council Member Murali Swamy! Stop by to chat about building a stronger, more sustainable, and forward-looking Mason community. It’s a fantastic opportunity for young minds and future leaders to see civic change in action.
“Visions of Tomorrow” Climate Art Competition
Start creating now-this one’s worth a head start.
The “Visions of Tomorrow” Climate Art Competition invites kids to show what they hope our planet looks like in the years ahead. Green cities. Clean rivers. Wildlife thriving. Neighborhoods where people look out for each other and the Earth. If your child can imagine it, we want to see it on paper or canvas.
How it works
Create at home - Drawings, paintings, collages, and mixed-media pieces are all welcome. Use whatever you have: crayons, markers, watercolor, recycled paper, old magazines. There’s no “right” style-only your kid’s vision.
Bring it to the fest - Pack the finished artwork carefully (a folder or flat tote works great) and bring it to ORCA Coworking on Saturday, June 13. Youth volunteers will help collect entries at the event.
Win eco-prizes - Standout entries earn eco-prizes for creativity, hope, and originality. Every piece gets seen. The best ones spark a conversation worth having.
Put a name on it - Please write the artist’s first name and age on the back so we can celebrate every young creator.
Need a spark? Here are a few prompts kids can run with:
What does your neighborhood look like when everyone cares for the planet?
Draw an animal you’d love to protect-and the world it deserves.
What would “tomorrow” look like if you were in charge?
Register to save your spot-and check your confirmation for any last-minute art competition updates.
That’s what this afternoon is about-families showing up together, kids taking the lead, and choices that stick long after Saturday.
Teens & Green Brands: It’s Your Time to Lead!
Teenagers: Become a Planet Protector! Step up as a youth leader, discover awesome lifestyle hacks for green living, and experience the incredible feeling of making a real-world difference. Come run the show, guide younger kids, and level up your real-world leadership skills!
Eco-Friendly Businesses: Claim Your Spotlight! Claim your dedicated table in our bustling main hall to showcase your sustainable products, services, or workspace. Connect directly with passionate, eco-conscious local families eager to support green brands.
⏳ Don’t miss out - spaces are filling fast! Email subha@ecopal.ai right now to secure your spot and join the EcoPal action ecosystem.
Collective Action. Lasting Change.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of Cincinnati Climate Week.