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.
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.
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.
CCE Rockland and various sites in Rockland County and surrounding areas.
Date and Time | Topic | Description | Location |
Thurs. Dec. 21 6pm - 7pm |
Orientation | Program overview and team-building | Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland (CCER), Stony Point |
Thurs. Jan. 4 6pm - 7:30pm |
Local Climate Action | Connect with local environmental leaders |
CCER |
Thurs. Jan. 11 6pm - 8pm |
Global Climate Change | Documentary screening and discussion |
CCER |
Thurs. Feb. 8 6pm - 7:30pm |
Communication Skills and Public Presentations | Learn how to develop, organize, and deliver an effective public presentation | CCER |
Thurs. Feb. 15 6pm-8pm |
Service Project Planning | Conduct a community needs assessment, brainstorm project ideas, and divide into groups to create service projects | CCER |
Tues. Feb. 20 10:30am - 11:30am |
Sustainable Fashion | Eileen Fisher Waste No More Factory Tour | Irvington, NY |
Thurs. Feb. 29 6pm - 8pm |
Public Presentations: Sharing with Peers | Give a 5 -10 min. presentation on a climate change topic (members can work in teams) | CCER |
Sat. Mar. 2 (Optional) 9am - 12pm |
4-H Public Presentation Event | Present in front of trained evaluators to receive feedback and enhance your skills | CCER |
Thurs. Mar. 14 6pm - 7:30pm |
Service Project Coordination | Meet with community partners for project advice | Virtual |
Thurs. Mar. 21 6pm - 7:30pm |
Dominican University Tour | Meet with students, faculty, and staff to learn about the college experience and Dominican's new Environmental Studies Major | Dominican University, Orangeburg, NY |
Thurs., Apr. 10 & 11, 4:15pm - (approx.) 6:15pm | The American Eel Project | Help the DEC monitor glass eels in Minisceongo Creek | West Haverstraw, NY |
Thurs. Apr. 18 5pm - 6pm |
Solar Field Tour | Learn how Clarkstown is using a landfill to support clean energy | Clarkstown, NY |
Thurs. May 2 6pm - 7:30pm |
Composting/Waste Management | Learn how Rockland Green composts and manages waste | Clarkstown or Hillburn, NY |
Thurs. May 23 6pm - 7:30pm |
Service Project Review & Presentations | Create a group presentation to share your service project with the community | CCER |
Thurs. May 30 5pm - 7pm |
Community Celebration | Celebrate the year with family, friends, and community members | TBD |
$175 ($150 for returning members). The fee is due upon acceptance to the program. Financial assistance is available - contact Kristin Ruggiero at klf37@cornell.edu for details. Please note that refund requests and scholarship applications will not be accepted after the program has started.
Participants are expected to arrange their own transportation to and from all session locations. If you are accepted into the program, but cannot arrange transportation, please contact the coordinator, Kristin Ruggiero, at klf37@cornell.edu. Lack of transportation will not disqualify youth from participating in the program.
Kristin Ruggiero
4-H Resource Educator
klf37@cornell.edu
(845) 429-7085 x 103
Last updated January 25, 2024