Course Overview: The UC Climate Stewards seeks to foster a committed corps of volunteers ready to effectively engage in transformative local solutions to promote community and ecosystem resilience in a changing climate. The UC Climate Stewards course will introduce you to social-emotional learning and trauma-aware practices, climate change communication, climate science, and community resilience planning. The course curriculum will combine themes of communication, community engagement and climate science with guest lecturers, field trips, and project-based learning to immerse you in the dynamics of your local community. This UC Climate Stewards Course will integrate locally relevant themes of fire, water and stewardship that will translate across the state, national and global climate resilience.

Dates: February 9th - March 30th, 2026
Every Monday Evening : 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Online via zoom; plus, in-person field trips and/or self-guided independent field trips. Discussed first day of class.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants may cancel up to two weeks prior to the first day of instruction for a full refund minus a $50 administration fee. Cancellations occurring less than two weeks prior to course start date are not eligible for a refund.

If you plan to earn a certification through this course you are allowed to miss ONLY ONE class. Please check course dates meeting times and read cancellation policy carefully before registering!

Resources:  Read the entire UC Climate Stewards Handbook, complete six (6) online course modules, and complete assigned homework.
Climate Stewardship: Taking Collective Action to Protect California, Adina Merenlender with Brendan Buhler. (Must be purchased by participants.)

Have questions? Contact: cathyconnorjohnson@gmail.com

Cancellation Policy: Registrants may cancel up to two weeks prior to the first day of instruction for a full refund minus a $50 administration fee. Cancellations occurring less than two weeks prior to course start date are not eligible for a refund.