Climate Stewards Training Program

Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions

The world is changing, and we're seeing the impacts every day in Illinois. Weather patterns have shifted significantly in the past century, with Illinois dealing with both warmer temperatures and more precipitation. Intense rainfalls have led to increased urban and rural flooding as well as more frequent summer drought stress and the potential for water shortages.

Local actions add up to big impact

The Illinois Extension Climate Stewards program is a course that trains community members to communicate effectively about climate change, activate local collective solutions, and motivate others to join them. Our vision is to build communities and ecosystems that are resilient to the changing climate in Illinois and beyond.

Climate Steward participants will gain:

• An understanding of public opinions and knowledge on climate
• Strategies for navigating the social, psychological and emotional aspects of environmental, conservation, and climate work
• Tools for effectively communicating about climate impacts in Illinois
• Knowledge and skills to get involved in local adaptation, mitigation, and resilience efforts 

Dates: 

• Oct 14: 3-6, Champaign County Extension
• Oct 21: 3-6, Champaign County Extension
• Oct 28: 3-6, Siebel Center
• Nov 4: 3-6, Champaign County Extension