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Climate Action Fair held in celebration of Earth Day

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The City of Columbia celebrated Earth Day with a Climate Action Fair on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the Columbia Museum of Art.

The city’s Office of Sustainability and Climate Protection, with the SC Public Health Association, the Central Midlands Council of Governments, and various local organizations, hosted the event.

The event aims to educate and inspire the community about environmental awareness and sustainability.

The fair will feature free face painting, a photo booth, music, and visits from mascots including the City’s Recycling Wizard and Cocky.

Activities include environmental booths, workshops like haiku writing and seed planting, and a virtual art unveiling with a panel discussion by participating artists.

Local artist Easel Cathedral, also known as Tranhern Cook, live-painted a piece during the event.

Attendees won raffled artwork through free tickets distributed by environmental educators.

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