EAC Week
Join Earth Force and our network of change-making partners for the 4th Annual EAC Week.
DATE / TIME
May 11-15, 2026
LOCATION
Virtual
EAC WEEK - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, May 11th - 11 AM Eastern
Live with Earth Force
Tune in for a live conversation kicking off EAC Week as we share how Earth Force is expanding—from classroom impact to system-wide change. We’ll also talk about what’s not changing: our commitment to youth voice and the practitioner-informed support at the heart of our work.
Monday, May 11th - 1 PM Eastern
Environmental Civic Research Cafe
In this discussion-driven session, researchers share snapshots of their work at the intersection of environmental and civic learning. Together, the session highlights insights on how to design learning spaces that elevate youth voice, build civic skills, and connect to real community challenges.
Thursday, May 14th - 2:30 PM Eastern
Caring for Our Watersheds Awards
Join Earth Force as we sunset this program after 18 years. Tune in for the Awards Ceremony and Celebration of EAC in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. We will award prize money up to $1,000 and hear from students about their experiences.
Tuesday, May 12th - 4 PM Eastern
EAC Lightning Talks
Tune in for a live conversation kicking off EAC Week as we share how Earth Force is expanding—from classroom impact to system-wide change. We’ll also talk about what’s not changing: our commitment to youth voice and the practitioner-informed support at the heart of our work.
Wednesday, May 13 - 4 PM Eastern
Youth-Adult Partnership Panel
Young people and adults working together is at the core of EAC. Tune in to hear real examples of working together in authentic partnership. Learn about what actual youth–adult collaboration looks like in practice, including the structures, mindsets, and conditions that support shared leadership.
FEATURED EVENT
Back by popular demand-
The Civic Research Cafe
LOCATION
Virtual
DATE / TIME
May 11, 2026
Research to Refine EAC
We’re bringing back one of the most popular EAC events! In this discussion-driven session, researchers will share snapshots of their work at the intersection of environmental and civic learning.
Featuring Katie H. Taylor, Ph.D. from the University of Washington, Andrew Nalani, Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University, and Joseph Kahne, Ph.D. from UC Riverside. They will share snapshots of their work around youth voice, building civic skills, and connecting to real community challenges.
AN ANNUAL CONVENING
EAC Week brings together a diverse set of humans - all committed to ensuring more young people experience this type of authentic and collaborative learning.
EAC Week: A Convening of Practitioners, Supporters, and Funders
Now in its 4th year, EAC Week serves as the signature event for the field of Environmental Applied Civics.
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