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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION CIVICS WEEK

April 29 - May 3, 2024

Empowering Youth, Igniting Change: Celebrating Environmental Action Civics Across the Nation!

Environmental Action Civics Week is an elevation of young people who are civically involved in environmental issues, a celebration of the adults supporting them, and a convening of people changing the future.

Engage in real-time with young people, practitioners, and supporters to learn how Environmental Action Civics can transform your community!

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MAIN EVENTS

April 29, 2024 - 6pm ET

Educator Roundtable: Balancing the joy and nerves of student-led learning!

Student-led learning can be daunting - AND the best thing you've ever done. Join in this educator roundtable to hear Environmental Action Civics practitioners share their experiences and advice!

April 30, 2024 - 12pm ET

RISE Challenge Colorado Finals

A showcase of Colorado youth action projects to improve community resilience to natural hazards! Tune in as we award up to $1,000 to these incredible students.

May 1, 2024 - 1pm ET

Together We Thrive: Intersecting Generations in Environmental Justice Advocacy

Join a dynamic panel to discuss how we can strengthen intergenerational collaboration for effective environmental justice advocacy!

Moderated by Marilyn Lopez, Program Officer at the Bezos Family Foundation and featuring:

  • Dairanys Grullon-Virgil - Generation Citizen
  • Councilman Glenn Ellis Jr. - The Makah Tribe
  • Rachel Belin - Kentucky Student Voice

May 1, 2024 - 6pm ET

Sharing Power: Youth Influence in Environmental Action

Join an exciting all-youth panel to hear how young people navigate power dynamics in their path to taking action!

Moderated by Lauren Gibson, Ph.D., who serves as the first-ever advisor on youth engagement to the NOAA administrator. In this role, she leads the agency’s efforts to bring youth perspectives into agency decision-making while also working to smooth out NOAA career pathways for young professionals.

May 2, 2024 - 2:30pm ET

Caring for Our Watersheds Chesapeake Bay Finals

Join us for the Finals Ceremony and Celebration of Environmental Action Civics in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. We will award prize money up to $1,000 and hear from students about their experiences.

PARTNER EVENTS

May 1, 2024 10am–11:30am ET

Environmental Education & Civic Engagement: Deep-dive expert panel

Hosted by Cornell University and NAAEE, this expert panel will explore how environmental education can foster civic engagement, catalyzing community and ecosystem well-being, environmental justice, and equitable governance.

Plus, connect with our community on Instagram Live each day at 11am ET!

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