Enjoy a day of fascinating discussions and fun art workshops at this virtual two-day event. Learn about climate change and preserving Earth's natural resources during expert-led presentations and get creative by making nature-themed artwork. Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 8 yrs.+
10:00 - 10:05 a.m. Welcome!
10:00 - 10:40 a.m. Community Environmental Challenges: Overview of Biscayne Bay Project - Presented by Irela Bague, Miami-Dade County Chief Bay Officer
10:40 - 10:55 a.m. Reveal of Community Mangrove Art Project by the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida - Led by Lori Ross, Director of Girl Experience at Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc.
11:00 - 11:50 a.m. Why Miami Should Care About Ice Sheets - Presented by Dr. Jayantha Obeysekera, Director of the Sea Level Solutions Center in the FIU Institute of Environment
12:00 - 12:50 p.m. You, Me and the Rising Sea: Communicating the Science of Climate Change in Everglades National Park - Presented by The Everglades Education Team
1:00 - 1:50 p.m. The Planet Needs YOUth & Art: Clean Horizons - Youth environmental leader Oliver showcases upcycled artwork
2:00 - 2:50 p.m. A History of Plastic Pollution in Biscayne Bay- Presented by Coby Barreras, Co-founder of Sendit4thesea
3:00 - 3:50 p.m. Make Eco Art: Plastic and Sea Turtles - Led by with YOUmake staff
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Say NO to Plastic! DIY T-Shirt Bags - Make a DIY craft and enjoy a discussion about climate activism between teens and Gianna Hutton, co-president of the Miami Youth Climate Change Summit.
5:00 - 5:05 p.m. Closing remarks
AGE GROUP: | Young Adult (12-18) | Tween (8-12) | Older Adults (55+) | Families | Children (6-11) | Adult (19+) |
EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Special Event | Performances & Presentations | Online | Health & Wellness | Education | Arts & Crafts | Art Exhibition |
TAGS: | Virtual Program | Tween | Teen | STEM | Inclusive | Environmental Science | Community Resources | Arts and Crafts | Art | Animals & Nature |
Mon, Jul 01 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Jul 02 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Jul 03 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Jul 04 | Closed |
Fri, Jul 05 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Jul 06 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Jul 07 | Closed |