RIPPLES OF YOUTH-LED CHANGE
April 28 - May 2, 2025
Join Earth Force for Ripples of Youth-Led Change
This 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 and practitioners to learn from their experiences, celebrate youth involvement in environmental decision-making, and transform your community!
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MAIN EVENTS
April 28, 2025 - 11am ET
Live with Earth Force - LinkedIn
Join Earth Force CEO Vince Meldrum for a live discussion of EAC Week 2025: Ripples of Youth-Led Change!
April 28, 2025 - 1pm ET
Civic Research Cafe
Join us for an engaging panel discussion with academic experts as we uncover the human stories behind impactful research and examine emerging studies in civic action and environmental education. Gain valuable insights to inform and inspire your efforts in driving meaningful change.
April 29, 2025 - 1:30pm ET
RISE Challenge Colorado Celebration and Awards Ceremony
A showcase of Colorado youth action projects to improve community resilience to natural hazards! Thanks to the ASFPM Foundation, we will award up to $1,000 to these incredible students.
April 30, 2025 - 12pm ET
EAC Lightning Talks
Join us for an inspiring one-hour lightning round featuring 5-minute action stories from organizations implementing EAC showcasing youth-driven solutions to environmental challenges. Stay after for breakout sessions to connect and dive deeper!
April 30, 2025 - 4pm ET
Idea-a-thon
Join an interactive workshop where creativity takes the spotlight! Collaborate in breakout rooms with fellow changemakers, guided by seasoned practitioners and Earth Force staff, to brainstorm bold and innovative ways to implement Environmental Action Civics. Cap it off by sharing your idea in an exciting 1-2 minute spotlight session.
May 1, 2025 - 2:30pm ET
Caring for Our Watersheds Chesapeake Bay Celebration and Awards Ceremony
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
April 30 - 10:30am ET
RISE Challenge Big Sky Summit
A showcase of Montana youth action projects to improve community resilience to natural hazards! Thanks to the ASFPM Foundation, we will award up to $1,000 to these incredible students. Organized by Brightways Learning in partnership with Earth Force.
May 2-3, 2025 (in-person)
Colorado Youth Climate Summit
The Summit combines informative plenary sessions and workshops in a fun atmosphere for a powerful 2-day educational experience. At the Summit, students will develop a climate action plan that they can use to implement climate solutions in their own community. Young people will leave ready to accelerate change in their lives, schools and communities and work toward earning the Seal of Climate Literacy.
9th-12th grade high school youth across rural Colorado are invited to apply to participate in the full 2 day free event.
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