Community Events
The following events are being offered by progressive groups in our local area.
Forests and Climate Change Workshop for Educators -
Friday, January 24th at 10:00 am
Rock Island Regional Office of Education (RIROE)
3430 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL (map)
Project Learning Tree
Forests and Climate Change Workshop for Educators
Rock Island Regional Office of Education (3430 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265)
Free for EEAI members / $10 for non-members
Middle and high school educators as well as non-formal educators are invited to attend a professional development workshop on climate change. Six Professional Development Credits are available.
Participants receive PLT's Southeastern Forests and Climate Change guide, supporting resources, lunch, and a digital copy of Communicating Climate Change, written by Cornell University doctoral student and guest presenter, Anne Armstrong.
Participants will experience a variety of engaging, read- to-implement activities in addition to a special presentation from Anne Armstrong, author of Communicating Climate Change, which addresses the challenges of climate change communication from an environmental education perspective. This is a valuable resource to foster dialogue and action in the classroom.
Climate change is one of the most important global issues facing us. It has received much attention, and it remains a topic that invites controversy. While debates continue, scientists agree that our changing climate does have consequences for the earth and human activity.
Teaching about climate change is rewarding. It engages all of us in understanding science, using math, applying technology, and integrating economics and justice issues.
This workshop is funded by the Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies Grant.
Tina Dawson
3430 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL (map)
Project Learning Tree
Forests and Climate Change Workshop for Educators
Rock Island Regional Office of Education (3430 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265)
Free for EEAI members / $10 for non-members
Middle and high school educators as well as non-formal educators are invited to attend a professional development workshop on climate change. Six Professional Development Credits are available.
Participants receive PLT's Southeastern Forests and Climate Change guide, supporting resources, lunch, and a digital copy of Communicating Climate Change, written by Cornell University doctoral student and guest presenter, Anne Armstrong.
Participants will experience a variety of engaging, read- to-implement activities in addition to a special presentation from Anne Armstrong, author of Communicating Climate Change, which addresses the challenges of climate change communication from an environmental education perspective. This is a valuable resource to foster dialogue and action in the classroom.
Climate change is one of the most important global issues facing us. It has received much attention, and it remains a topic that invites controversy. While debates continue, scientists agree that our changing climate does have consequences for the earth and human activity.
Teaching about climate change is rewarding. It engages all of us in understanding science, using math, applying technology, and integrating economics and justice issues.
This workshop is funded by the Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies Grant.
Tina Dawson
Climate Crisis Parade - Saturday, February 1st at 12:00 pm
Cowles Commons
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA (map)
Bold Iowa
The Iowa Coalition is planning a major climate action before the Caucuses.
Please note: We need a firm number of attendees for the organization chartering the bus by January 3rd.
Over forty organizations have come together to take collective climate action on Saturday, February 1st at noon in Des Moines just before the Iowa Caucuses. If you are interested in attending this event, there will be a bus leaving from Iowa City, early that morning and returning later that same day. It will cost only $12 round trip. We are also considering a local caravan and carpool. Contact Lori McCollum if you are interested.
The Climate Crisis Parade is only two days before the Iowa Caucuses in order to challenge voters and the media to act with urgency on behalf of our climate. This event marks the first time these local, state, and national groups have worked together to spotlight the urgent need for all to act on climate. Participants will gather at Cowles Commons, 221 Walnut Street, in Des Moines and parade to the Iowa Events Center, where media from around the world will assemble to report on the Iowa Caucuses. The action is non-partisan and not organized in support of any presidential candidate. You can learn more about the event by contacting the Steering Committee at communications@climatemarch.org.
Contacts are Samantha Kuhn at 847-682-2924 and Steve Shivvers at 515-468-3923.
Lori McCollum
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA (map)
Bold Iowa
The Iowa Coalition is planning a major climate action before the Caucuses.
Please note: We need a firm number of attendees for the organization chartering the bus by January 3rd.
Over forty organizations have come together to take collective climate action on Saturday, February 1st at noon in Des Moines just before the Iowa Caucuses. If you are interested in attending this event, there will be a bus leaving from Iowa City, early that morning and returning later that same day. It will cost only $12 round trip. We are also considering a local caravan and carpool. Contact Lori McCollum if you are interested.
The Climate Crisis Parade is only two days before the Iowa Caucuses in order to challenge voters and the media to act with urgency on behalf of our climate. This event marks the first time these local, state, and national groups have worked together to spotlight the urgent need for all to act on climate. Participants will gather at Cowles Commons, 221 Walnut Street, in Des Moines and parade to the Iowa Events Center, where media from around the world will assemble to report on the Iowa Caucuses. The action is non-partisan and not organized in support of any presidential candidate. You can learn more about the event by contacting the Steering Committee at communications@climatemarch.org.
Contacts are Samantha Kuhn at 847-682-2924 and Steve Shivvers at 515-468-3923.
Lori McCollum
Day Out With Birds - Tuesday, February 18th at 8:30 am
Izaak Walton League
8402 N Harrison St, Davenport
Bi-State Conservation Action Network
The Bi-State Conservation Action Network is offering a networking meeting from 8:30-10:30 (breakfast included) with presentations from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Trees Forever. This is a free event, but you need to register in advance at https://go.illinois.edu/BICANbirds. The event will be held at the Izaak Walton League at 8440 N Harrison St, Davenport.
Lori McCollum
8402 N Harrison St, Davenport
Bi-State Conservation Action Network
The Bi-State Conservation Action Network is offering a networking meeting from 8:30-10:30 (breakfast included) with presentations from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Trees Forever. This is a free event, but you need to register in advance at https://go.illinois.edu/BICANbirds. The event will be held at the Izaak Walton League at 8440 N Harrison St, Davenport.
Lori McCollum