Help find solutions to climate change at WSU program
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Do you want to help forge climate change solutions, while also getting more involved in the community? The WSU Sustainable Community Stewards program might be your chance to do that this fall.
The program offers university-level training grounded in climate change science relevant in Snohomish County and globally. It’s designed to help participants become informed community educators, preparing them for a volunteer commitment of 30 hours. A combination of engaging classroom presentations and discussions will be paired with behind-the-scenes field trips.
The training will take place at 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The location alternates each week between in-person sessions at WSU Snohomish County Extension/Willis Tucker Park, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish and online on Zoom.
The schedule:
■ Sept. 13: in-person
■ Sept. 20: online
■ Sept. 27: in-person
■ Oct. 4: online
■ Oct. 11: in-person
■ Oct. 18: online
■ Oct. 25: online
■ Nov. 1: in-person
■ Nov. 8: in-person
Included will nbe an overview of environmental sustainability and climate change solutions with a deep dive into waste reduction and proper recycling. Environmental justice, food waste reduction and public transit issues are also featured. Field trips to a recycling facility, municipal compost facility, and organic farm are planned.
There is a $50 fee; Accommodations and fee waivers are available upon request.
Register online at bit.ly/WSUSCS. Sign up before Aug. 16 for 15% off.
For more info, contact Kellee.byard@wsu.edu, call 425-357-6027, or go to extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/sustainability-stewards.
