Become a Climate Ambassador with A Climate To Thrive - Mount Desert Islander

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BAR HARBOR — Climate-conscious neighbors gathered at the Southwest Harbor Library this past weekend to admire Leeann Rhoades’ “Nature’s Mirror: A reflection in art,” a show that engages with the affects of climate change. The show was inspired by her participation in A Climate to Thrive’s Climate Ambassadors Program and her conversations with the others in the Climate Ambassadors community — made up of artists, educators, business owners, parents, high schoolers and other Mainers of widely varying background who care about climate change, but weren’t sure where to start or felt powerless to make a difference. A Climate to Thrive’s Climate Ambassadors Program provided a pathway for them to participate in driving forward solutions and step into their power as local leaders.

Focused on empowering community members to have effective conversations about climate while cultivating a sense of community, in a series of five gatherings Climate Ambassadors explore climate science and solutions, reflect on how their unique skills and networks enable them to take meaningful climate action and inspire others to join them. The library will also host a hybrid info session for those hoping to learn more about the program on Feb. 13 at 5:30 pm, ahead of a new local session launching soon that first meets on March 6.