Youth Climate Action

Youth Climate Action Event – Make a Move

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Saturday, September 28th, 2024 on National Public Lands Day in Old Town Square, Fort Collins

Community Service Projects 9-12pm, Climate Action Plan and Career Info 12-3pm

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At the 3rd annual Youth Climate Action event you can be one of 75 local youths between the ages of 15-25 to participate in various service-learning projects that connect you with nature & teach you about the power of giving back to community.

In the afternoon we’ll gather back in Old Town Square where youth speakers will share their experiences with environmental preservation, environmental justice, outdoor equity & civic engagement. There will be a green career info booth & we’ll help you create an Action Plan to guide your environmental efforts at school, at home, and in the community.

This next-generation climate awareness event is youth-developed, youth-driven, and youth-led. Sign Up TODAY!

ACT ON IT- GIVE BACK BY PARTICIPATING IN A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

• Environmental Preservation – Wildlife Center, Natural Areas, Trails
• Food Security – Working with “pay as you can” Food Pantries, Cafe’s & Community Gardens

TALK ABOUT IT – ENGAGE WITH LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS ON THE ISSUE OF CLIMATE CHANGE

• Listen – To local youths talk about Outdoor Equity and Environmental Protection.
• Ask – What you can do to influence policy or get involved with local politics.
• Learn – How to talk about climate change with others by utilizing our free e-book, “Communicating Climate“.

LEARN ABOUT IT- CREATE YOUR OWN CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND GATHER INFORMATION ON CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY SECTORS

• Peace Corps
• City of Fort Collins Utilities
• CSU Impact MBA
• Weld County Conservation Corps

• Larimer County Conservation Corps
• CSU College of Engineering
• AmeriCorps
• New Era Colorado

• Larimer County Workforce Development
• CSU Conservation Leadership
• FORTCAST Student Organization
• 350.org

Download the youth climate action plan and earn your Youth Climate Leader Certificate.

You’ll find a variety of service projects you can participate in and organizations you can get involved with to further your passion.

Check out the ecological footprint calculator to find out how many planets it takes to support your lifestyle. You’ll also find easy, practical ideas on how to reduce your personal impact.

There are also resources on how to find local elected officials and contact them with their concerns.

We’re excited about the contributions you will make to help mitigate climate change & make a positive impact on the world! Each one of us can make a difference.

Complete the steps and submit your Climate Leader Certification and Proof Form. Let’s go!

• Sunspot Urban Gardens
• Vendekit Foods
• Bird Conservancy
• Sagrada Botanical Gardens

• Growing Food Security
• Environmental Learning for Kids
• Gardens on Spring Creek
• Poudre School District

• Habitat for Humanity
• NoCo Permaculture Guild
• Ram$ for Change
• Youth Celebrating Diversity

Jacob VanderRoest, PhD Student at Colorado State University

Title: The importance of local, community-based action for combating the climate crisis.

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Description: Jacob will discuss his background in climate action, share his experience from COP28 (the global climate conference hosted in Dubai in 2023), and emphasize the importance of local, community-based action for combating the climate crisis.

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Bio: Jacob VanderRoest is a PhD student at Colorado State University. He is an environmental chemist who studies the impacts of wildfires on soil chemistry. In addition to his graduate studies, Jacob is very passionate about climate action and promoting sustainability. He started a graduate student sustainability group at Colorado State University which organizes sustainability outreach events for CSU undergraduate and high school classrooms. Additionally, Jacob attended the COP28 conference in Dubai in December 2023 representing Colorado State University.

Stella Corzine, Senior at Peak to Peak Charter High School

Title: The Importance of Climate Education – Creating a Climate Literate Generation

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Description: Stella will discuss her experience with climate activism and the importance of promoting climate literacy in education.

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Bio: Stella Corzine is a senior at Peak to Peak Charter School in Lafayette, CO. With a passion for sustainability, Stella has dedicated her time to teaching students about the applicability of sustainable practices into all career fields through the creation of a green economy. Throughout high school, Stella has led tree planting initiatives at various Boulder Valley School District schools, planting over 100 trees and pollinators on campuses. Seeking to enact statewide change, Stella is involved in the GND Colorado Climate Coalition, actively working to gain support for climate literacy legislation.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking for sponsors to help make this event possible.  The Sustainable Living Association is the guiding non-profit and all sponsorships will go through this organization. Your support will help cover project costs and make this event a reality. 

Here’s a list of things your support could go towards: Rental Equipment, Youth T-shirts, Zero Waste Stations, Student Recruitment through Marketing & Outreach, Lunches, Reusable Water Bottles and more.  Join us and help elevate the voices of our youth – they have a lot to say! Contact us for details.

Sponsors are rolling in…

• Illegal Pete’s
• Go West T-shirts
• Mishawaka
• Wright Life

• Cafe Mexicali
• Whole Foods
• Backdoor
• Sprouts
• Wilbur’s

• Chipper’s Lanes
• Raising Cane’s
• Walrus
• King Soopers