February 25, 2025 · 6:30pm - April 22, 2025 · 9pm PST
Climate Stewards is an empowering program developed by the University of California Environmental Stewards (part of UCANR) and taught in partnership with the Point Reyes National Seashore Association. In this program you will learn more about the science of climate change, how to communicate more effectively about this issue, and how to work within your community to address climate challenges.
During this program you will receive six online classes with guest experts, spend three Saturdays learning and experiencing climate-relevant sites in Point Reyes and the North/East SF Bay region, and will complete online coursework plus a final stewardship project to receive your certification from the University of California. In this interactive class you will practice the skills you need to work with others on finding climate solutions!
As a Certified Climate Steward you will become part of a statewide network working to promote community and ecosystem resilience for California's future. To learn more about this initiative, visit UCANR's Climate Stewards page.
Instructors: Sam Chiriboga, PRNSA Associate Director; Biret Adden PRNSA Education Director
Program Schedule
Tuesday evening classes will be held online from 6:30pm-9:00pm and will include guest speakers, group discussions, and climate change content.
Three in-person Saturday field trips from 9:30am-3:30pm will include hands-on projects and instructional visits to locations in Point Reyes and the North/East SF Bay region.
Tues 2/25 - online Introduction (6:30-7:30)
Tues 3/4 - online class (6:30-9:00)
Tues 3/11 - online class
Sat 3/15 - Field Trip, location TBA
Tues 3/18 - online class
Sat 3/22 - Field Trip, location TBA
Tues 3/25 - online class
Sat 3/29 - Field Trip, location TBA
Tues 4/1 - online class
Tues 4/8 - online class
Tues 4/15 - online office hours (optional)
Tues 4/22 - online Stewardship Project Presentations and Celebration!
Time Commitment: On top of actual class time, you should plan to spend an additional 3-5 hours per week working independently outside of class to complete required reading, online modules, and homework assignments.
Graduation Requirements: Stewardship project completion and presentation, required reading and questions, online learning modules with homework and quizzes, and attendance at all classes (one absence allowed) is required for certification. Certified graduates are eligible to purchase optional academic credits through University of California following program completion.
Scholarships Available: Early career professionals, BIPOC identifying and LGBTQ+ community, or those working/interested in outdoor education or environmental action are strongly encouraged to apply. Please complete the short Equity in Environmental Action online Scholarship Application by 9:00am, January 27th, 2025 for consideration.
For questions or more information, please contact fieldinstitute@ptreyes.org