Outdoor Learning Conference 2026

Most programs create awareness—but awareness alone doesn’t always move students to act. Today’s youth care deeply about climate change, yet many feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure how to make a difference. This session offers a different path. Explore a research-aligned framework that turns climate worry into agency through public commitment, peer influence, and nature-based wonder. Grounded in behavioral science, NGSS, and conservation biology, this approach strengthens stewardship and amplifies impact across learning communities. You’ll learn key ingredients that nurture long-term stewardship, and practical strategies you can use right away. If you want to help youth move from fear to confidence—and from concern to meaningful action—this session is for you. The ripple starts here. Will you be part of it?