Climate Cafes
Join us at Hooked Bookstore in Lansing every Tuesday from 6 - 8 PM for an After Dark series exploring themes related to our climate and the environment.
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En-ROADS Climate Interactive
Tuesday, April 7, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Hooked 3142 E Michigan Ave Lansing, MI 48912
Appropriate for: Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Dr. Thom Wilch, faculty director for the Center for Sustainabilty and the Environment at Albion College, will be joined by Dr. Carolyn Randall, leader of the Lansing Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby, to demonstrate the En-ROADS climate interactive simulator. Developed by Climate Interactive, Ventana Systems, and MIT Sloan, En-ROADS is a transparent, freely available policy simulation model that gives everyone the chance to design their own scenarios to limit future global warming. This workshop helps groups explore the power of strategies such as energy efficiency, carbon pricing, fossil fuel taxes, and reducing deforestation to address climate change.
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Solving the Climate Challenge
Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Hooked 3142 E Michigan Ave Lansing, MI 48912
Appropriate for: Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
What do we already know about climate change and how can we empower ourselves to advocate for action on climate change? Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with over 420 chapters in the United States and 150+ chapters internationally. We believe democracy is the solution to climate change. CCL provides the tools and training to empower others to take actions for maintaining a livable world. Learn how you can become involved locally in advocating for a healthy environment.
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Pocket Forests: Tiny Forests with Big Benefits
Tuesday, April 21, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Hooked 3142 E Michigan Ave Lansing, MI 48912
Appropriate for: Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Pocket forests are a worldwide trend used to quickly restore damaged ecosystems. Developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, pocket forests are created by densely planting native trees, shrubs, and vegetation over a relatively small area. Under the Miyawaki method, tiny forests grow quickly and provide immediate benefits in restoring ecosystems and building biodiversity. Pocket forests absorb carbon, reduce water runoff, purify the air, manage water, improve soil health, create oxygen, and regulate the climate. They establish quickly and save time and money, particularly on maintenance costs.
Learn more about Pocket Forests: Tiny Forests with Big Benefits