Youth Environmental Summit

The goal of this summit is to encourage environmental activism starting at the high school level by introducing students to environmental issues through a variety of disciplines and activities. Participants will also meet college and high school activists who are working to fight for the environment in Central Texas and be equipped with the skills to affect positive changes in their communities.

The preliminary schedule is as follows:

10:00 – 10:30 Welcome / Registration / Coffee & Snacks
10:30 – 11:15 Various Perspectives on Environmental Issues
11:30 – 12:15 Discussion on Campus Activism
12:15 – 1:30 Lunch (Provided)
12:45 – 1:30 Keynote Speaker – To Be Announced!
1:30 – 2:30 Concurrent Skills Trainings *
2:45 – 3:45 Concurrent Skills Trainings *
4:00 – 4:30 Next Steps
4:30 – 5:00 Group Picture / Final Thoughts & Farewell

*Topics to Include: Campaign and Event Planning; Messaging, Framing, and Working with the Media; Group Analysis; Starting a Group

Registration is completely free until October 16! After October 16, registration will cost $5 per participant. All those who register will receive access to the events and lunch. Registration forms are available along with more information on our website.