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How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change Big truths. Small voices. Brave conversations. If you’re wondering how to talk to kids about climate change without sending them into a panic or turning bedtime into a grief spiral you’re not alone. A lot of us grew up with the idea that we shouldn’t talk about […]
Climate Conversations: Talking to Stakeholders A mini-course in climate communication for everyday people who are ready to speak up. Course Intro: You Don’t Have to Be an Expert You Don’t Have to Be an Expert. Just a Concerned Human Discussing climate change with people you know is challenging enough. But what about speaking up to […]
Part 2 – Climate Conversations: Find Your Lane & Voice Find Your Lane – That’s Where You Start This project is for that moment. The moment when you’re ready to learn, reflect, and prepare to act—on your own terms. Step 1: Define Your Climate Lens Start by asking: What part of this work speaks to […]
Build a Mini Greenhouse from Old Windows or Doors Why This Project Rescue some windows. Grow your own. Repeat. So you found a stack of old windows at a yard sale, in someone’s barn, or—let’s be honest—on the side of the road. Great! That’s not trash. That’s a microclimate waiting to happen. Old windows make […]
Start Your Personal Climate Action (Even If You’re Not the DIY Type) Not into building pergolas or digging swales? You’re not alone. And you’re not off the hook, either. Here’s how to start your climate action project without lifting a shovel. If you’re someone who: You’re still in the right place. Climate action is different […]
DIY Bee Stopover: Build a Bee Hotel Welcome to the Bee Stopover Project I love any project involving bees. My primary school had hives in the school’s quadrangle. I don’t remember anyone getting stung; we were all so used to each other, even in the classrooms.. Who’s going to live here? Solitary bees, the quiet […]
🐝 Climate: Bee Facts & ID Sheet: Help the Bees in Your Backyard! Page 1: Bee Facts for Curious Kids (and Adults!) Why Do We Need Bees? 🐝 Bees help grow many of the foods we love—like apples, berries, cucumbers, and even chocolate! They do this by moving pollen from one flower to another. This […]
Getting Started with Solar Power Switching to solar power is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and lower your energy bills. Here’s a guide on how to get started, what to look for, and the costs associated with different solar power systems. This is a long-term investment that pays off through energy savings, […]
Climate Action & Advocacy Here’s the truth: consumer choices alone won’t fix everything. But they have power. Combining those choices with community action, advocacy, and shifts in daily habits will build momentum for real change. Ready to be part of the change you want? Start with What You Can Control Big changes are difficult. Start […]
How to Find, Evaluate and Use Climate Incentives What Are These Incentives? A good place to start. Supplier Incentives: Genuine or Sales Tactic? Passing-through government funds: Suppliers (e.g., solar installers) apply for rebates/loans on your behalf and deduct that amount. This is real savings. Sales-based “incentives”: Check if they’re offering internal discounts unrelated to government […]