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From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the impacts of climate change. This fall, take the Climate Stewards Training and be part of the solution by turning concern into collective action. Together, we are building communities and ecosystems that are resilient to the changing climate in Illinois and beyond. What is a Climate Steward?
The University of Illinois Extension Climate Stewards program is a four-week, interactive program led by university scientists that equips community members with the tools they need to communicate effectively about climate change, activate local collective solutions, and motivate others to join them.
Sessions will include conversations with local leaders, real-world scenarios, relationship building with peers, hands-on learning opportunities, and field trips. This session will be offered at the Adams County Extension Office at 330 S 36th Street, Quincy, IL. Week three of the session will be a field trip to Nauvoo to visit rain garden sites and Carthage to meet with local leaders about the COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) network.
Participants will leave with:
-An understanding of local public opinions and knowledge on climate.
-Strategies for navigating the social, psychological, and emotional aspects of environmental, conservation, and climate work.
-Tools for effectively communicating about climate impacts in Illinois.
-Knowledge and skills to get involved in local adaptation, mitigation, and resilience efforts.
After the program, Climate Stewards are encouraged to participate in community science projects, land and water stewardship, civic engagement, and education and interpretation activities.
Sessions will be 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays from Oct. 14 to Nov. 4. This program is limited to 25 participants. Please register by Sept. 30.
The program cost varies. The standard fee is $80. For those who can pay more and support someone else taking the course, the suggested fee is $120. Please contact Amy Lefringhouse at [email protected] if the fee prevents you from attending to discuss other options.
The Climate Stewards program is offered through Illinois Extension’s natural resources, environment, and energy team, which provides research-based education for awareness and action to sustain healthy environments and ecosystems that support quality living and resilient communities. Extension staff empower people across Illinois to make a difference through the Master Naturalist, Climate Steward, and Master Watershed Steward volunteer and training programs.
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