{"id":111207,"date":"2025-07-10T12:03:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T19:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/island\/?page_id=111207"},"modified":"2026-03-11T13:25:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:25:33","slug":"climate-stewards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/island\/climate-stewards\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate Stewards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Island County Climate Stewards<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn practical strategies for addressing climate issues at local and regional levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Climate Stewards Class of 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"648\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/08\/WSU-Climate-Stewards-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"WSU Climate Stewards Certificate Program Logo showing a yellow bird standing on a branch, with a beige shield behind, and a light green background.\" class=\"wp-image-111462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/08\/WSU-Climate-Stewards-Logo.jpg 648w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/08\/WSU-Climate-Stewards-Logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/08\/WSU-Climate-Stewards-Logo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_eVXzUZrdCYeKbmm\">Become a WSU Climate Steward &#8211; Spring 2026<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Session is April 2 \u2013 June 6, 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_eVXzUZrdCYeKbmm\">Apply now!<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>WSU Climate Steward certificate course&nbsp;<\/strong>offers classroom, online, and field experiences, with 10 sessions addressing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Social-emotional resilience and environmental justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma-aware communication and community building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WA Climate systems, modeling, and ecosystems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate solutions in Ag, Forestry, Energy, and Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate policy and mitigation programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This course equips you with practical tools to take climate action today in your community, building climate literacy, strengthening community engagement, and supporting a more resilient future across Washington through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Expert guest speakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided place-based tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curriculum curated by Washington-based scientists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_eVXzUZrdCYeKbmm\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tClimate Steward Training Spring 2026 Application\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Fee \u2013 $225<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Early Brid Discount (before March 15, 2026) \u2013 $175.00<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Climate Steward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join Washington\u2019s Movement for Climate Education &amp; Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The WA Climate Education and Extension Team<\/strong> \u2014a dynamic, cross-disciplinary partnership among Washington\u2019s leading institutions\u2014is proud to launch&nbsp;<strong>Climate Stewards<\/strong>, a program designed to elevate climate literacy, expand community engagement, and build a resilient future across the state. Together, we\u2019re advancing education and outreach efforts that empower individuals, communities, and organizations to address climate challenges head-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Climate Stewards?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Collaborative<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Join a growing network of educators, scientists, and community leaders across Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impactful<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Learn practical strategies for addressing climate issues at local and regional levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educational<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Gain access to workshops, resources, and training grounded in the latest climate science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Climate Steward Certificate Program \u2013 Key Logistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exclusive Online Learning:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Online presentations with guest speakers via Zoom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-paced study via Canvas learning platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekly Class Sessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time: Thursday Evenings 6-8:00PM&nbsp;<\/strong>Online, self-paced study via Canvas learning platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong>&nbsp; Spring 2026 Class Series April 2-June 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final session:<\/strong>&nbsp; June 6th 2026 with Project presentations + potluck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April 2 &#8211; Week 1<\/td><td>Introduction: Climate and Emotional Resilience<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April 9 &#8211; Week 2<\/td><td>Climate Change: An Overview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April 16 &#8211; Week 3<\/td><td>Climate Communication<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April 23 &#8211; Week 4<\/td><td>WA Climate &amp; Earth Science: WA Ecosystems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April 30 &#8211; Week 5<\/td><td>WA Agriculture: Climate Change Impacts on Washington State<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 7 &#8211; Week 6<\/td><td>WA Climate: Ag, Water and Food Nexus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 14 &#8211; Week 7<\/td><td>WA Energy: Battery, Solar, Wind, Hydro and More<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 21 &#8211; Week 8<\/td><td>WA Forestry: Risks, Resilience, and Responses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 28 &#8211; Week 9<\/td><td>WA Climate Action: Climate Commitment Act, Legislation and Policy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June 4 &#8211; Week 10<\/td><td>Community Resilience: Adaptation &amp; Mitigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June 6 &#8211; Final<br>Presentations<\/td><td>Stewardship Project Presentations + Graduation Potluck<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional in Person Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Field Trips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(Attendance at 2 or more is required for certificate)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday, April 11<\/td><td>Smart Solar Projects (Mount Vernon Library)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday, April 18<\/td><td>Sea Level Rise (Island County)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monday, April 25<\/td><td>Regenerative Farming (Child\u2019s Farm, Hamilton)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wednesday, May 6<\/td><td>Skagit Gleaners (Mount Vernon)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday, May 16<\/td><td>Camano Homesteading Fair (Island County) &#8211; Camano Library<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBA<\/td><td>TBA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Exact dates will be added as available.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Approx.&nbsp;<strong>60 hours total,<\/strong>&nbsp;including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>20 hours online class sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 hours field trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30 hours online presentations, self-paced learning, reading, and Stewardship Project work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certificate Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Attend&nbsp;<strong>minimum 8 of 10<\/strong>&nbsp;Thursday sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend&nbsp;<strong>at least 2 field trips<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete Canvas-based online modules and assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete and present a Stewardship Project (individual or group, ~5-minute presentation)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_eVXzUZrdCYeKbmm\">Become a Climate Steward Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_eVXzUZrdCYeKbmm\">Apply now<\/a>!<\/strong> Space is limited. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply to participate in the Climate Stewards training and start making a difference in your community today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Contact the WSU Island County Extension office at <a href=\"mailto:sarah.bergquist@wsu.edu\">sarah.bergquist@wsu.edu<\/a> or call 360-639-6060. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Ways to Get Involved!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/skagit\/skagit-climate-stewards\/contact-skagit-climate-stewards\/\"><strong>Sign Up for Email Updates<\/strong><\/a><br>Be the first to know about events, resources, and training opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/skagit\/skagit-climate-stewards\/contact-skagit-climate-stewards\/\"><strong>Partner With Us Contact Form<\/strong><\/a><br>Are you part of a school, nonprofit, or community group? Let\u2019s work together to expand climate education and outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Climate in the News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Cover-Photo_Woods-Creek-Hydroelectric-Project-in-Monroe_fiield-trip-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people stand outdoors, surveying a tree canopy.\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2025 Climate Steward Course participants tour the Snohomish County PUD Food Forest property in Monroe, WA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.cahnrs.wsu.edu\/article\/wsu-extension-launches-successful-climate-stewards-pilot-program-in-skagit-island-counties\/\">WSU Extension launches successful climate stewards pilot program in Skagit, Island Counties<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>December 3, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/4\/bee-photo-1024x676-1.jpg\" alt=\"A fuzzy bumblebee sits on a bright purple flower.\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.cahnrs.wsu.edu\/article\/bees-thrive-in-overlooked-pockets-of-puget-sound\/\">Bees thrive in overlooked pockets of Puget Sound<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>November 12, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/4\/MotherTree_4411-copy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cosmic Crisp(R) mother tree at Wenatchee\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.cahnrs.wsu.edu\/article\/design-build-team-with-tree-fruit-industry-roots-to-develop-wsus-new-wenatchee-plant-growth-facility\/\">Design-build team with tree fruit industry roots to develop WSU\u2019s new Wenatchee Plant Growth Facility<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>October 30, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/news\/uploads\/sites\/2797\/2024\/12\/solar-panels-in-orchard-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"Rows of blossoming trees in an orchard with solar panels overhead.\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/press-release\/2025\/01\/13\/institute-for-northwest-energy-futures-to-demonstrate-dual-use-capability-of-solar-panels-in-apple-production\/\">Institute for Northwest Energy Futures to demonstrate dual-use capability of solar panels in apple production<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>January 13, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/news\/uploads\/sites\/2797\/2025\/01\/Apples_Sun_Damage_6542_wp-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of green apples on a tree. One apple has a large dark brown sun damaged spot.\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/press-release\/2025\/01\/06\/prime-apple-growing-areas-in-us-face-increasing-climate-risks\/\">Prime apple-growing areas in US face increasing climate risks<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>January 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/news\/uploads\/sites\/2797\/2024\/10\/older-man-with-cocktail-and-tropical-shirt-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"A man with a white goatee wearing a Hawaiian shirt and sipping a tropical drink.\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/press-release\/2024\/10\/15\/older-adults-appear-less-emotionally-affected-by-heat\/\">Older adults appear less emotionally affected by heat<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>October 15, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Island County Climate Stewards Learn practical strategies for addressing climate issues at local and regional levels. WSU Climate Stewards Class of 2026 Spring Session is April 2 \u2013 June 6, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":0,"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","_expiration_date":""},"categories":[119],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/111207"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111207"}],"version-history":[{"count":64,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/111207\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":112273,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/111207\/revisions\/112273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111207"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=111207"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=111207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}