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Plenty of new and exciting events to look forward to with ReThink!

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Are you passionate about solving the problems we face and creating a brighter, greener future for all? If so, please join us at the Florida State Capitol on March 22 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for Reclaiming Florida’s Future for All. Reclaiming Florida’s Future is an open event for ALL FLORIDIANS! The deadline to register for this life-changing event is this Monday, March 6, so sign up today.

Training Session

You will be prepared! A zoom training will be held on March 16, 7p.m. ET, and an in-person training session will be held on Tuesday, March 21 from 5:30- 7:30p.m. ET. Both training sessions will cover different material so if you can, attend both. (Other formats of training are available for those traveling into Tallahassee the day of the event!)

Solar Light Brigade

After the training, there will be a Solar Light Brigade! The Solar Light Brigade is on March 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT. We need a big turnout from Tallahasseans and people across the state. Join Reclaiming Florida’s Future for All Attendees at the steps of the Historic Capitol Building. As we show our leaders the importance and beauty of solar light – we’ll be using portable solar lights to send a message to our elected leaders that NOW is the time to invest in solar. Come join us for this uplifting and ‘enlightened’ demonstration.

Transportation and Lodging

Need a ride to Tallahassee? We have you covered with the details! Major cities such as Miami, Palm Beach, Orlando and Tampa have buses leaving March 21. Other vans/cars will leave from Brevard County, Walton County, Escambia County, Jacksonville, Gainesville and Fort Myers (two-day trip) will make the trip to Tallahassee to partake in Reclaiming Florida’s Future. Register for the event today to receive the travel information needed to make the event.

For those arriving the night before, there is a free-floor option and low-cost options at the Florida People’s Advocacy Center in Tallahassee. For this option, make housing payments through ReThink. Another great lodging option is the hotels surrounding the Capitol Building.

Energy Whiz!

 The Energy Whiz is a month away! Join us on Saturday, April 1 at Leon County High School Tennis Courts, located at 550 E. Tennessee St. The Regional Energy Whiz Expo consists of two events, the Solar Sprint and the Solar Cook-Off, geared towards getting kids involved in utilizing solar energy in fun and innovative ways.

The Solar Sprint, open to students in fourth through eighth grade, consists of teams designing and building solar powered race cars.

The Solar Cook-Off, for students in fourth through 12th grade, is a two-part competition encompassing the design of a fully solar powered cooker as well as a dish cooked using this same cooker.

The winning team from each event will have the opportunity to compete in the state-wide Energy Whiz Expo! 

Energy Camp this Summer

Summer is just around the corner! Looking for an engaging summer camp for your child this summer? Look no further than ReThink’s Energy Camp! We offer two Energy Camp sessions from June 26-30 and July 17-21. Energy Camp designed to teach children about sustainability, the options of renewable energy, and the science and technology skills required as we reduce our energy use and environmental impact. Energy Camp will have hands-on activities and field trips for students to enjoy. Stay tuned for information about sign ups and more!

Volunteers STILL Needed!

  Calling all Tallahassee locals! ReThink needs your help! Volunteers help us reach community members and their elected leaders, to advocate for clean energy. We are looking for volunteers at the following events:

Reclaiming Florida’s Future for All is March 22. To adequately prepare, we need volunteers to help us with preparation and on the day of event!

There are volunteer opportunities for our Energy Whiz Expo on April 1 at Leon High School. Volunteers help facilitate a fun-filled event  with mini solar cars races!

We also seek volunteers to assist with our annual Energy Camps on June 26-30 as well as July 17-21.

To volunteer for any of the events above, reply to this email or reach out to Jacquelynn@rethinkenergyflorida.org