Sign up for the Community Climate Leaders program that’s coming to Duluth

Many people are concerned about climate change, but don’t know how to do anything about it on their own. That’s why the University of Minnesota Extension is bringing its Community Climate Leaders program to Duluth this spring, starting Monday, March 30.

This new program gives residents the opportunity to learn about the region’s changing climate and work toward community resilience.

“Many Minnesotans feel motivated to work toward a greener future, but feel stuck or daunted by the scope of the challenge,” says instructor Seth Spencer, an Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership. “The good news is you don’t have to be a climate expert or hold a position of power to make a difference at the local level.”

Spencer is a Duluth native, and is excited to bring this to his hometown. “I know people really care about the environment.”

Community Climate Leaders is an eight-week course with instruction on evidence-based climate science for Minnesota. This includes the latest UMN research on what the Northeast region can expect around shifting temperature and precipitation trends.

Alongside the science, Spencer will help participants build personal action plans — from small-scale personal measures to community events. Participants will meet to refine their plans, and be connected to a statewide network of program alumni. 

An online portion of the program begins March 30, followed by four in-person sessions from 5:30-8 p.m. Monday evenings, April 6 and 20, May 4 and 18 at the Duluth Folk School.

To sign up: