Connecting on Climate Educator Workshop

August 3-4 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

An Educators Workshop, “Connecting on Climate” will be held next week on San Juan Island. The two-day workshop is sponsored by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior and San Juan Island National Historic Park.

The National Park Service Climate Change Key Messages are found at this webpage: www.nps.gov/subjects/climatechange/
They are:

• Climate Change is Real
  Scientists who observe Earth’s climate have documented a warming trend caused by human activity, and the consensus is for the trend to continue.
• Consequences for Parks
  Climate change transforms the natural and cultural landscapes of national parks and impacts your national park adventure.
• Responding with Solutions
  The National Park Service is managing with the best available science, making resources more resilient, reducing our carbon footprint, and helping staff and the public appreciate the implications of a changing climate
• Make a Difference
  Help us protect America’s national parks with choices that reduce your carbon footprint at home and in parks, while bringing personal benefits and future sustainability.

The Connecting on Climate Workshop Agenda:
Monday August 3

• Regional climate change impacts
• Psychology of climate change
• Group kayak trip

Tuesday, August 4

• Climate change communication
• Community climate change solutions

for more information or to register, contact Raena_Parsons@nps.gov or call 360-378-2240 x 2222