Cafe: Building Community Resilience through Climate Education: A Midwest Collaboration (Oct 2026)

Building Community Resilience through Climate Education: A Midwest Collaboration​ Recorded Wednesday, October 14, 11-12pm CST​ Subject To Climate presents on the power of regional collaboration to advance free climate action in the Great Lakes. While climate change is a global challenge, the most effective solutions are often local. This cafe explores how our organization utilizes interdisciplinary climate education as a vital connector between environmental stewardship and community resilience across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. We will share adaptable resources that are place-based and scientist-vetted, translating complex climate and environmental topics into actionable K-12 learning. By highlighting specific regional examples, such as our Wisconsin-based curriculum on localized flooding, we demonstrate how personal narratives and local data help students and community members visualize their role in a sustainable future.​ Presenters: ​ Katie Nahrwold, lllinois State Lead, SubjectToClimate​ Bridget Booth, Michigan State Lead, SubjectToClimate​ Mike Aprill, Wisconsin State Lead, SubjectToClimate​