Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
In collaboration with the Center for Ecological Living and Learning, F&M’s Center for a Sustainable Environment will be hosting the Climate Action Now (CAN) in two weeks. The purpose of CAN is to inspire students and community members to take action to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and to live more sustainably. F&M's students have spent a significant amount of time organizing this event and are sitting on several panels. Please consider sharing conference details with your students and encouraging them to participate.
Date: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 8:30 - 4:30 PM
Place: Starting at Barshinger Hall
The program will include:
• An opening session defining the climate problem and spurring participation in the climate action movement
• Inspiring stories of student climate action on campuses and in their local communities
• Interactive breakout sessions to explore in-depth actions and leadership roles that students, staff, and faculty can take to reduce carbon pollution
• Networking opportunities with staff from 350.org, Sierra Club, and NRDC
• Time devoted to developing specific action plans for reducing carbon pollution on your campus and/or local community
Admission to the event is free, but please register for the conference.
Please also join the conference Facebook event.
Find out more about the Center for Ecological Living and Learning and the conference.
Please direct all questions to Briana Krewson, at @bkrewson@fandm.edu