Event information
Date and time
Location
Happy Dancing Turtle
2331 Dancing Wind Rd SW
Pine River,
MN
Contact
Christy Marsden, [email protected]
Community Climate Leaders - Pine River
The Community Climate Leaders Program will teach you how to take climate action in your community and connect with others who are doing similar work.
The online course begins on March 30. In-person sessions will be held on Thursday evenings, April 9, April 23, May 7, and May 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Happy Dancing Turtle in Pine River.
This program is made possible by the support of Happy Dancing Turtle and The Initiative Foundation.
Online topics
- Five online modules covering climate change basics.
- What climate change looks like in Minnesota.
- Accessible climate actions you can take.
- How to amplify your impact by working in the community.
- How to integrate climate justice.
- Leadership skills.
In-person sessions include
- Group discussions.
- Climate communication exercises.
- Sharing climate action plans.
- A capstone project to make plans for taking climate action in your community.
- Content that covers "The Climate Action Handbook" by Heidi Roop, a climate action notebook, and other activity materials.
Audience
Anyone interested in learning more about climate change in Minnesota.
Cost
$200
This program is offered on a sliding scale so that everyone can participate. Choose the amount you can pay at registration.
Registration
Registration is required. You will receive instructions for accessing the online training after you register.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.