Registration closes this Thursday, October. 29, at 5:30 pm for the Rhode Island Youth Climate Conference! Are you a teacher, club leader, or adult mentor, interested in empowering youth to take climate action in your community? Are you a RI teen passionate, or just curious, about climate change and environmental leadership?
Key details:
- WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7th from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
- WHERE: Roger Williams Park Zoo’s new Conservation Education Center
- WHO: Teams of 3–6 youth (ages 14–18) + 1 adult mentor (21+)
- WHAT:
- Free event, food provided, transportation costs covered
- Hands-on art, sustainability, and climate science activities
- Build skills in teamwork and leadership for youth and mentors
- Begin a climate action plan to bring back to your community
- Teams will be eligible for funding to bring your ideas to life
- Featured speakers include Ayana Melvan, Executive Vice President of the Aquarium Conservation Partnership and CEO & President of Nature Based Solutions, LLC; Eli Nixon, Artist and Community Organizer; Ocean State Media with Colleen Kenyon, Chief Community & Education Officer, and Gabby Sanchez, Community Engagement Specialist; and SJ Jennings, CEO & Founder, Halcyon Education LLC
This is a unique opportunity to grow leadership skills and take meaningful action. Please help us spread the word by sharing this event, talking to youth in your community, or bringing a team. Interested or have questions? Please reach out. We are happy to help!
Registration closes Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 pm!
MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION HERE