EarthGen Certification Event for South Sound

Tacoma Nature Center 1919 S Tyler St, Tacoma, Washington, United States

Join us for this professional learning experience on leading environmental action projects in K-12 school communities. This opportunity is specifically for educators in Pierce County and Tacoma as a way to dive into the Certification process and inspire environmental action at your school.

E Cohort Climate Justice League (Session 3/4)

Online via Zoom

This is the third meeting of the E regional cohort of the Climate Justice League. Teachers work together to plan, implement, and reflect on a series of classroom lessons or unit that engages students in climate science learning and issues of social justice.

Foundations of Climate Change (Asynchronous Course)

Asynchronous via Canvas

This April is Earth Month! Get prepared during this asynchronous course to talk about climate change, local impacts, and teaching tools to bring this content into your own classroom! This course will also include resources for having challenging conversations around climate change and exploring data with support of a climate scientist.

Youth Fellowship Session 2

Online via Zoom

EarthGen is excited to welcome three high-school age youth to its first ever Youth Fellowship program! Through participating in the Youth Fellowship, Fellows will deepen their understanding of climate change and climate justice through a variety of learning experiences and will complete a research project to gather input from other youth across Washington to hear […]

Project VOICE Field Experience – Urban Planning with Dr. Vivek Shandas

Good Rain Farm Camas

Project VOICE (Vancouver Outreach and Innovation for Community and Environment) is a community of STEM educators in Vancouver School District that are working to connect their lessons to real-world environmental and climate problems. We will be learning from local BIPOC-led organizations who are leading efforts to preserve and restore community and environmental health in the […]

STEM Seminar: Pygmy Rabbits in a Changing Climate (Session 2/3)

Online via Zoom

Come learn with EarthGen in the second session of the three-part virtual professional development opportunity designed for teachers. Teachers will explore the complexities of indicator species, like pygmy rabbits, as exacerbated by climate change and what action they can take with their students.  

Certification Event for Kent School District Educators

Online via Zoom

EarthGen offers Certification trainings to help support environmental action in school communities. Join us for a Kent School District regional training on Monday, March 27 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm via Zoom to jump-start your action project. This Certification training is specifically designed for educators in Kent. This is an opportunity to: When Where Educators […]

All We Can Save Book Group (Session 3/4)

Online via Zoom

The All We Can Save (AWCS) Book Group is an opportunity for teachers who have previously participated in a Climate Justice League (CJL) professional learning community to deepen their understanding and practices related to climate justice education. In the CJL, teachers explored how social justice concerns are related to climate change and practiced facilitating a […]

Project VOICE Zoom Check-in

Good Rain Farm Camas

Project VOICE (Vancouver Outreach and Innovation for Community and Environment) is a community of STEM educators in Vancouver School District that are working to connect their lessons to real-world environmental and climate problems. We will be learning from local BIPOC-led organizations who are leading efforts to preserve and restore community and environmental health in the […]

Clark County Elementary Student Summit

Clark College Student Center 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, Washington, United States

We are excited to be back in person and to host you at our Elementary Student Summit! At the Student Summit, we invite teachers and students to: The registration deadline is: Monday, March 27th When Where How many people can attend from each school? We invite up to 10 students and 1-2 staff members per Clark […]

Climate and Environmental Justice for Educators Toolkit Development Team [Ongoing Sessions]

Online via Zoom

This project supports a small group of Climate Justice League alumni to develop and/or curate resources that can be used by teachers to engage in climate justice learning with their students. Resources may include: examples of climate/environmental justice lessons, classroom activities, and units; planning templates; articles and/or readings to support learning around climate justice issues; […]

BIPOC Voices Project (Asynchronous Course)

Asynchronous via Canvas

The BIPOC Voices project is designed to support educator and student learning about BIPOC professionals who work as scientists and community advocates. We have created a set of resources, including four video interviews and an activity guide, to inspire these explorations and critical conversations. We are currently recruiting educators to participate in a pilot program […]

Foundations of Climate Change (Asynchronous Course)

Online via Canvas

Come learn with EarthGen in this virtual professional development opportunity designed for Washington teachers. Through asynchronous learning via Canvas, participants will have a chance to authentically engage with activities and experts as they grow their understanding how climate change has and will impact their community. Analyze and interpret recent climate science data with Dr. Kat […]

Climate Change in Every Classroom: Cultivating Agricultural Knowledge (Asynchronous Course)

Online via Canvas

Come learn with EarthGen in this fully asynchronous professional development opportunity designed for Washington teachers who have not yet participated in a STEM Seminar. Through asynchronous learning via Canvas, participants will have a chance to authentically engage with activities and experts as they grow their understanding of how climate change has and will impact their […]