Youth Climate Summit Pt 2.
An In-Person field day and Workshop series
Sunday, October 20, 2024
1:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Greenwich, Connecticut
Location Details
Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831
613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, 06831, CT
Please join us virtually for a is a conference where high school students can learn about climate change, develop Climate Action Plans (CAP’s), and work together to address environmental issues in their communities. CAP’s are outlined strategies on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Sunday Plan, October 20th, 2024 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM
- In-person workshop on invasive species removal, a discussion on ways to help your local backyard ecosystems, and a "trash to art" activity turning recycled materials into conservation-focused artwork to potentially be displayed in our center.
- We will then do some habitat restoration efforts and land stewardship. Dress to be outside, working around plants, and we will provide gloves!
Dates for the Youth Climate Summit:
- Saturday, October 19th – virtual component
- Sunday, October 20th – in person field day at Greenwich Audubon Center
- Saturday, October 26th 2024 – Rain date
- Saturday, October 19th, 2024 - 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Zoom with two guest speakers on climate topics (resilence/adaptation and invasive species), and let students briefly work on their Climate Action Plans (CAP).
- Registration Link - https://forms.gle/rnPc4vnzHThw52iK7
Photo: GAC Volunteers working, Greenwich Audubon Center