Events

Educators learn hands-on biodiversity measurements using iNaturalist and Biodiversity Heritage Library, combining community observations and historical records to teach climate-driven ecosystem change, data literacy, and authentic research aligned with climate science standards. Register Here!

In a time of worsening climate conditions and extreme shifts in weather, there are environmental concerns presented to our communities and new challenges to growing food in gardens and farms. At this workshop, educators will learn to support their students in building climate knowledge and resiliency through adaptations in school gardening practices. Educators will receive […]

This workshop introduces K–12 educators to the climate impacts of data centers supporting AI and cloud computing, including energy, water, and mineral use. Educators explore how to teach students about […]

Build climate literacy by exploring atmospheric processes and climate change science. Use local data and observable phenomena to teach energy flow, the greenhouse effect, and human impacts, with strategies adaptable […]

Educators gain strategies to identify misinformation, evaluate sources, and teach evidence-based climate science through an outdoor "Quest for the Truth", investigating news claims, tracing sources, and practicing classroom-ready critical-thinking frameworks. […]

Learn about how soil and composting can lay a rich groundwork for Climate-Based Education. In this workshop, learn how to conduct soil testing with students, explore practical ways to improve […]

This workshop engages teachers with real-world climate challenges, collaborating with Rutgers students to analyze geography and infrastructure, design climate-resilient solutions, and apply hands-on, place-based learning through outdoor activities. Register Here!

Build climate literacy by exploring atmospheric processes and climate change science. Use local data and observable phenomena to teach energy flow, the greenhouse effect, and human impacts, with strategies adaptable […]

Dive into a diverse array of Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi) and learn how it can act as a springboard into teaching various climate issues across all subjects. Hands-on activities will focus […]

This workshop explores the social and environmental impacts of AI and cloud infrastructure, including issues of energy use, rising utility costs, and siting of data centers. Educators examine current climate […]

It can sometimes be a struggle to find ways to engage students in the types of hands-on action oriented projects you want within the confines of a busy school day. […]

Explore how MTSS can strengthen climate change education through tiered instruction, targeted supports, and inclusive strategies that build climate literacy, resilience, and problem-solving skills for all learners across diverse classroom […]

Dive into a diverse array of Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi) and learn how it can act as a springboard into teaching various climate issues across all subjects. Hands-on activities will focus […]

This workshop helps K–12 educators use animal-focused case studies (e.g., whale migration, Amazon deforestation) to teach climate change through multispecies justice, place-based, and experiential learning, making impacts concrete and locally […]

Educators explore acoustic monitoring, learning how sound reveals climate-driven behavior changes, study wood frog or bird call phenology as ecosystem indicators, and practice hands-on, place-based methods for teaching climate science. […]

Ramapo College will host a culminating event showcasing student and educator climate projects, community partnerships, and place-based learning through presentations, interactive exhibits, and collaborative professional learning sessions.

In this workshop, educators will gain insights on the impacts of Climate Change on our Food System both locally and globally. Rotating through turnkey activity stations, educators will explore topics […]