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SUMMARY:4-H Youth for Climate Action: Extended Application Deadline
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DESCRIPTION:Are you a high school student concerned about climate change?Do you want to make a meaningful difference here in Rockland County?Join the Rockland County 4-H Youth for Climate Action, where you can enhance your knowledge of the issues, develop leadership skills, and work with your peers to address climate change.Rockland County 4-H Youth for Climate ActionAbout the ProgramThrough this program, participants will:
 Explore climate change issues on a global and local scale through demonstrations, talks and community science projectsVisit local sites including a solar field, university, creeks, and more!Design, create, and implement a service project centered on climate changeConnect with peers and community leadersWho:High School Students (Grades 9-11) who live in or attend school in Rockland County. We are especially looking for youth who work well in a team, are passionate about climate change issues, and are dedicated to making a difference in their communities.Where: CCE Rockland and various sites in Rockland County and surrounding areas.Cost:FREE! Thanks to the generous support of Champlain Hudson Power Express, there is no cost to participate in the 4-H Youth for Climate Action Program.Transportation:Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from all session locations, but financial support is available for those who are unable to secure transportation. Please do not let transportation concerns prevent you from applying. If you are accepted into the program and need assistance, please contact the coordinator, Kristin Ruggiero, at klf37@cornell.edu.2025 - 2026 Tentative Program Schedule:Date and TimeTopicDescriptionLocationThurs. Jan. 86:00 - 8:00 pmOrientation & Local Climate ActionProgram overview, team-building & Connect with local environmental leadersCornell Cooperative Extension Rockland (CCER), Stony Point, NYThurs. Jan. 156:00 - 8:00 pmCommunication Skills and Public PresentationsLearn how to develop, organize, and deliver an effective public presentation.CCERThurs. Feb. 5 6:00 - 7:30 pmClimate Action through ArtLearn about the plastic crisis and how to use art to make a differenceCCERThurs. Feb. 126:00 -8:00 pmService Project PlanningConduct a community needs assessment, brainstorm project ideas, and divide into groups to create service projectsCCERTues. Feb. 1710:30 - 11:30 amSustainable FashionEileen Fisher Waste No More Factory TourIrvington, NYThurs. Feb. 266:00 - 8:00 pmPublic Presentations: Sharing with PeersGive a 5 -10 min. presentation on a climate change topic (members can work in teams)CCERSat. Mar. 7 (Optional)9:00 am - 12:00 pm4-H Public Presentation EventPresent in front of trained evaluators to receive feedback and enhance your skillsCCERThurs. Mar. 126:00 - 7:30 pmService Project CoordinationMeet with community partners for project adviceVirtualThurs. Mar. 266:00 - 7:30 pmDominican University TourMeet with students, faculty, and staff to learn about the college experience and Dominican's new Environmental Studies MajorDominican University, Orangeburg, NYWed., Thurs., & Fri. Apr. 8, 9 & 10, 4:15pm - (approx.) 6:15pmThe American Eel ProjectHelp the DEC monitor glass eels in Minisceongo CreekWest Haverstraw, NYSat. April 11Sunset Park Materials Recovery Facility and Urban Gardening in NYCVisit the largest plan for comingled residential recyclables in North America and learn about gardening in NYCBrooklyn, NYThurs. Apr. 234:30 - 6:30 pmComposting/Waste Management and Solar Field TourLearn how Rockland Green composts and manages waste and how Clarkstown is using a landfill to support clean energyClarkstown, NYSaturday, Apr. 18 or 252 hoursEcosystem MonitoringVisit the Lamont-Doherty Hudson River Field Station and seine the river for aquatic animalsPiermont, NYThurs. Apr. 305:00 - 6:00 pmInvasive SpeciesSupport invasive species removal and learn how Conservation Dogs are used for detectionMahwah, NJThurs. May 21Sustainable AgricultureVisit a local farm to explore composting and sustainable farming practicesThurs. May 216:00 - 7:30 pmService Project Review & PresentationsCreate a group presentation to share your service project with the communityCCERThurs. June 45:00 - 7:00 pmCommunity CelebrationCelebrate the year with family, friends, and community membersApply for the Class of 2025-2026!View a PDF of the application questions. Note: This PDF is for reference only; only applications submitted online will be accepted.
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