Help your community find resilience in a changing climate...become a certified Climate Steward!
Tue, Feb 28, 2023, 6:30 PM – Tue, Apr 25, 2023, 8:00 PM PST
Cost: $500 (Scholarships are available — apply by Jan 23)
Climate Stewards is an exciting initiative from the University of California Cooperative Extension in partnership with the Point Reyes National Seashore Association. In this program you will learn more about the science of climate change, how to communicate more effectively about this issue, and how to help your community adapt to climate challenges.
During this program you will receive six online classes with guest experts, spend three Saturdays learning and experiencing climate-relevant sites in Point Reyes and the North/East/SF Bay region, and will complete online coursework plus a final capstone project to receive your certification from the University of California. In this interactive class you will practice the skills you need to work with others on finding climate solutions!
As a Certified Climate Steward you will become part of a statewide network working to promote community and ecosystem resilience for California's future. To learn more about this initiative, visit UCANR's Climate Stewards page.
Instructors: Sam Chiriboga, PRNSA Associate Director; Biret Adden PRNSA Education Director
Program Schedule
Tuesday evening classes will be held online from 6:30-9:00 and will include guest speakers, group discussions, and climate change content. The in-person Saturday field trips from 9:30-3:30 will include hands-on projects and instructional visits to locations in Point Reyes and the North/East/SF Bay region.
Tues 2/28 - Introduction online (6:30-7:30)
Tues 3/7 - online class
Tues 3/14 - online class
Sat 3/18 - Field Day, location TBA
Tues 3/21 - online class
Sat 3/25 - Field Day, location TBA
Tues 3/28 - online class
Sat 4/1 - Field Day, location TBA
Tues 4/4 - online class
Tues 4/11 - online class
Tues 4/18 - online office hours (optional)
Tues 4/25 - Capstone Presentations and Celebration!
Time Commitment: You should plan to spend an additional 3-5 hours per week working independently outside of class to complete required reading, online modules, and homework assignments.
Graduation Requirements: Capstone project completion and presentation, required reading and questions, online learning modules with homework and quizzes, and attendance at all classes (one absence allowed) is required for certification. Certified graduates are eligible to receive academic credit through University of California for an added fee following program completion.
Scholarships Available: Early career professionals, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, or those working/interested in outdoor education or environmental action are strongly encouraged to apply. Spots are held for scholarship recipients, so you may apply up to the deadline even if the event appears "sold out." Please complete the short Equity in Environmental Action online Scholarship Application by 9:00am, January 23th, 2023 for consideration.
Questions? Contact the PRNSA Field Institute fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org.