Climate Connections Minnesota training program helps people get started in climate action
Dec 23, 2025
Christy Marsden oversees the University of Minnesota Extension's Community Climate Leaders Program, guiding participants in impactful climate action. She shares how individuals engage in projects that resonate with their passions, fostering community connections while addressing climate concerns. The program offers five online lessons and encourages projects like reducing commuting and planting rain gardens. Christy highlights the importance of aligning projects with personal strengths to drive meaningful change in local communities.
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Use Structured Programs To Act
- Join structured programs to turn climate concern into action through learning and group meetings.
- The University of Minnesota Extension's program uses five online lessons and four group meetings to guide participants.
Connection Fuels Sustained Action
- Social connection reduces isolation and sustains climate engagement by aligning with personal strengths.
- Christy Marsden emphasizes matching strengths, motivations, and passions to sustain long-term action.
Handbook Sparks Project Ideas
- Practical resources help translate knowledge into projects by showing hundreds of solution options.
- The Climate Action Handbook lists 100 solutions and inspires project ideas like rain gardens or avoiding commuting by car.