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Bloomberg Green Festival brings climate action to Seattle Center

Focused on fostering a collaborative environment, Bloomberg Green Festival brings climate innovators, policymakers, artists, and more to Seattle Center for five days of interactive learning experiences.

July 11, 2024 • 
Madeline Ewing
Crowds of people mill around Seattle Center in front of a stage of performers for Bloomberg Green Festival. The Seattle Space Needle towers over the trees and people in the background.

Tents and tables run by local and national orgs are scattered throughout the festival area.

Photo by SEAtoday staff

The first-ever Bloomberg Green Festival has officially set up camp this week at the Seattle Center with a whole host of speakers, comedians, workshops, dining options, and more.

The purpose? To show people where and how to start effecting change for the good of the planet.

It has a star-studded speaker lineup featuring names like Stacey Abrams, Sue Bird, and Quannah ChasingHorse, along with live performances by musicians and improv experts.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s up on the schedule:

Friday, July 12

  • 10-11 a.m. — Private Tour: Gates Discovery Center
  • 10 a.m.-1:15 p.m. — Sound Bath Meditation with Mind Body Hum
  • 2-6 p.m. — Bloomberg Green Docs Film Festival

Saturday, July 13

  • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Tree Mulching and Weeding at Jefferson Park
  • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. — Square Mile Relay Family Fun Run (register in advance)
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