Monitoring the Hudson River ecosystem at Lamont-Doherty Hudson River Field Station

Learning about sustainable fashion at the Eileen Fisher Waste No More Factory

Conducting a community needs assessment for service project planning

Visiting Dominican University and learning about the Environmental Studies Major

Visiting the CCE Suffolk Marine Lab to learn about shellfish and habitat restoration

Learning about renewable energy at the Clarkstown Solar Field

Youth for Climate Action

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.

What is the Rockland County 4-H Youth for Climate Action Program?

Youth for Climate Action gives high school students an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge to address climate change in Rockland County. After a series of interactive sessions, trips, and connections with local organizations, members work together to create and implement service projects to address climate concerns and promote positive change.

Through this program, participants:

Explore climate change issues on a global and local scale through demonstrations, talks and community science projects
Visit local sites including a solar field, parks, creeks, piers, and more!
Design, create, and implement a service project centered on climate change
Connect with peers and community leaders

Who:

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.

2023 - 2024 Tentative Program Schedule:

Thursday, December 21, 6pm - 7pm: Orientation
Thursday, January 4, 6pm - 7:30pm: Global Climate Change
Thursday, January 11, 6pm - 7:30pm: Local Climate Action
Thursday, January 18, 6pm - 7:30pm: Climate Activism and Communication
Thursday, February 8, 6pm - 7:30pm: Introduction to Public Presentations
Thursday, February 15, 6pm - 8pm: Service Project Planning
Tuesday, February 20, 10:30am - 11:30am: Sustainable Fashion- Eileen Fisher Waste No More Factory Tour
Thursday, February 29, 6pm - 8pm: Public Presentations: Sharing with Peers
Saturday, March 2, 9am - 12pm (Optional): 4-H Public Presentation Event
Thursday, March 14, 6pm - 7:30pm: Service Project Coordination - Meet with Community Partners
Thursday, March 21, 6pm - 7:30pm: University Tour
Friday, March 29, All Day: Hydroelectric Power and Sustainable Agriculture
Thursday, April 10 & 11, 4:15pm - (approx.) 6:15pm: The American Eel Project
Thursday, April 18, 5pm - 6pm: Solar Field Tour
Thursday, May 2, 6pm - 7:30pm: Composting
Thursday, May 23, 6pm - 7:30pm: Service Project Review & Presentations
Thursday, May 30, 5pm - 7pm: Community Celebration