The Parents' Climate Community is a local group of caregivers supporting each other to take low-stakes, do-able actions around climate change and environmental action. At this month's meetup, we'll reflect on our recent picture-book Readathon. We'll also discuss any actions we plan to take, either...
We are thrilled to invite you to join our first-ever virtual Readathon! Volunteers will read two children's books every hour featuring messages of environmental stewardship. Mark your calendars for this fun, educational event and spread the word! The Readathon kicks off on Saturday 10/10/20 from 3...
The Parents' Climate Community offers an informal, supportive, and educational space to connect with other Austin-area caregivers who are concerned about climate change. This month, we'll brainstorm together on how to be our own "superheroes" during this time of intersecting crises. Once you RSVP, we'll be in...
Exciting news: we are resuming monthly meetups but keeping things virtual (and a bit shorter) for now. Our guest this month is Dr. Neilé Edens, who will speak to us about the connections between climate change and public health in Travis County. Head to our meetup...
Our guest this month is The Austin Common's very own Amy Stansbury. She will talk to us about a few concrete actions we can take to support the local climate movement during COVID-19. We'll also reflect on how #blacklivesmatter might inspire new directions for our group...
We're switching up the format this month to stay connected while staying safe. After checking in with each other, we'll brainstorm how to keep the climate conversation going online and over the phone. This is a great opportunity to meet some of you who cannot typically...
Hosted by the Parents' Climate Community - In our last meetup of 2019, we'll focus our conversation around how to maintain a commitment to sustainability during the hectic holiday season. We'll also brainstorm about our plans and priorities as a group for the new year. The Parents’...
Hosted by the Parents' Climate Community - In this month's meet-up, we'll hear from local youth activists about how we parents and grandparents can best support their efforts. We'll also share ideas about kid-appropriate "protest art" for Halloween and/or Thanksgiving. The Parents’ Climate Community is a monthly...
Guest Post - from Eileen McGinnis Eileen McGinnis is an Austin-based writer, college instructor, and activist who founded The Parents' Climate Community in Summer 2019. You can follow her blog about inspirational caregivers and creators in history at eileenmcginnis.com Nearly 40 years ago, my mother-in-law stood in the back...
Hosted by the Parents' Climate Community - The Parents' Climate Community is a monthly meet-up for parents and other caregivers who want to take action on climate change. This month's guest is Annette Lucksinger, author of EXPLORING AUSTIN WITH KIDS. Lucksinger will lead a discussion about...