The Wee Day Oot took place on October 4 at Lochore Meadows Country Park as part of the month-long Fife Climate Festival and Scotland’s Climate Week.
Organised by Fife Climate Hub, the event marked the midpoint of the festival and brought together families and community groups for a day of hands-on climate activities.
Elric Honore, chief executive of Fife Equalities Forum, said: "We need events that actually bring people to learn about climate action, that's taking part in the communities.
"There's a big overlap between climate action, equality and living well where you are.
"A lot of stuff that we do is just too rushed, so having a day like this, everyone can slowly get into a conversation, understand more, and just take it at a human level, that's really needed."
Visitors sampled climate-friendly cakes, plant-based food, freshly squeezed apple juice, and bike-powered smoothies.
They also enjoyed bike repairs, home energy advice, and creative activities such as singing climate songs and trying out instruments from Library of Sound.
Storytellers, supported by The Big Scottish Story Ripple, guided families between event sites with nature tales and stories about the Meedies.
Face painting, climate games, and eco-friendly crafts kept children entertained.
Heather, who attended with her family, said: "I came from Cupar with my family just to see what was happening locally and get inspired – and especially 'cause it is child friendly.
"Maybe there's things that we could get involved with.
"I’ve already found some connections that I might be able to use to support a local litter pick where I work."
Another attendee, Aileen, said: "I wanted to support the Fife Climate Festival, and I want my daughter and my granddaughter to be aware of stuff that's going on locally that is looking at the challenge of what do we do about climate change.
"Just from a wellbeing point of view, it's good for people to connect.
"And to create awareness of little things you can do to improve what's going on our planet."
The day ended with a Lochside beach clean and a discussion about how citizen science in litter-picking can influence policy.
The arrival of Storm Amy prompted organisers to reflect on the power of wind.
Pinwheel making focused on the positive power of wind to produce clean energy for our communities.
Everyone was invited to contribute their experiences to the Climate Story Map of the Climate Ready South East Scotland project.
Although Storm Amy cannot be directly attributed to climate change at this time, storms have become more intense in Scotland because of global heating, with stronger winds and more rain.
Discussions focused on how Fife communities can prepare for and adapt to these changes.
The event was supported by Climate Action Fife, the Scottish Government, and the National Lottery Community Fund.
Additional thanks went to Fife Council, Fife College, and photographer Derek Young.
Ea O’Neill, manager of Climate Action Fife, said: "We had a great time at the Wee Day Oot.
"Tony, the community chef from Greener Kirkcaldy, did lots of kimchi.
"People loved it and took recipes away.
"And Climate Action Fife launched our new Big Five for Fife campaign, which has five pledges that everybody can do in Fife to take climate action."
The Fife Climate Festival continues until October 19 with a full programme of events across the region.
Fife Climate Hub also announced the reopening of its Community Climate Seed and Development Fund.
Applications open on October 13, with grants of up to £2,500 available for eligible organisations.
Alice Henderson, manager at Fife Climate Hub, said: "I’m excited to be able to fund community organisation to do more of this work through Community Climate Seed and Development Grants, available again later this month.
"These grants are one of my favourite parts of the Hub.
"Community groups often tell me how valuable they were in the early stages.
"It’s incredible what groups can achieve with even a small grant.
"Sometimes it’s the basics, like tools or equipment, that free up capacity and allow people to take action rather than juggle.
"I also love the flexibility: these grants have supported everything from polytunnels to community fridges, beach-cleaning kits to websites, part-time staff to planters."
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