CCL MI State Conference: Building Bridges - Inspiring Action!

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 08:30 am to 04:30 pm UTC-04:00

The Peoples Church | East Lansing

Citizens' Climate Education\/Citizens' Climate Lobby
Publisher/HostCitizens' Climate Education/Citizens' Climate Lobby
CCL MI State Conference: Building Bridges - Inspiring Action!
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Join us for a day of building relationships and strengthening skills for meaningful climate action!
About this Event

Hear updates on legislation in Lansing and DC, including a new bipartisan Balcony Solar bill! Learn about innovations in Net-Zero housing development, urban forests and native meadows. Hone your Bridge-building skills as we prepare for lobbying in DC and meeting with our Michigan legislators.


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Agenda

🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday Evening Reception

Info: For those attending the MiCAN Conference Friday or arriving Friday evening, join CCL volunteers for an informal gathering at the Kellogg Center’s State Room from 7:00-9:00. Light appetizers provided; you can purchase your favorite beverage. If the weather is nice we can move to the East Patio.


🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration/Legislative Breakfast

Info: A chance for informal conversation with state legislators and one another.


🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Conference Opening - Legislative Panel

Info: Hear from Michigan Senator Shink and others on what’s happening with clean energy legislation in the state.


🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break/Transition
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions

Info: Choose from Climate Advocate Lobby Training (for new volunteers), a conversation with ITC representative Ben Tirrell of ITC about Transmission Lines & Public Engagement, or join a guided tour of MSU's Botanical Garden.


🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Break/Transition
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Update from Washington DC

Info: Hear the latest from CCL’s VP of Government Affairs, Jenn Tyler.


🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

Info: A chance to connect with other volunteers, go for a walk on MSU campus, get ready for the afternoon.


🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Breakout Sessions

Info: Hear what other communities are doing…and what you might do in yours! Learn about a Net-Zero Housing Development in Ann Arbor or talk with folks who are installing urban pocket forest and native meadows.


🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Break/Transition
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Building Bridges--skills to connect across divides

Info: First, we will hear from Ed Rivet, Executive Director of Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, about one of the latest bipartisan energy bills in Lansing--Plug in Solar. Then we'll work with CCL National staff to explore how we use our BRIDGE skills to connect with people on all sides of the political spectrum and help get this legislation passed!


🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Break/Transition
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Wrap up and a Call to Action!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Peoples Church, 200 West Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 50.00

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