Youth selected to attend the program will spend two days learning how scientists understand our Earth system, exploring climate change impacts, participating in tours, learning from scientists in a diverse range of disciplines, and participating in simulations. They will also spend time designing a project that educates others and/or takes action to make a community more climate resilient. Youth will receive feedback about their community action plans to make them think of ways to make their project a reality. Teams are welcome to apply to attend as a group.
Organizers are looking for youth who are interested in learning and having a positive impact on their community. Attendees are not expected to have a deep knowledge of climate change or its impacts beforehand, but are expected to commit to attending all three days and should have an interest in community action projects. Youth who live in Columbus might also be eligible to submit an application for funding from the Columbus Youth Climate Action Fund as part of the workshop.
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