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The precursor to Earth week: an Environmental summit on climate justice and acce…
- Students from Hamline University and North Hennepin Community College joined a weekend outdoor summit in Palisades, Minnesota.
- Indigenous welcomes and panel discussions highlighted climate justice and youth leadership.
- Participants discussed making environmental opportunities more accessible to disenfranchised communities.
- The summit included hands-on activities like canoeing and foraging to connect youth with nature.
- Speakers shared experiences about leadership and pursuing environmental work beyond academia.
- Attendees reflected on historical and cultural contexts of environmental justice and conservation.
- The event aimed to inspire youth to lead restoration projects and outdoor initiatives.
- Panelists explored how to engage more children in outdoor learning and nature.
- The Dream Big 2.0 event highlighted collaboration among educational institutions and local organizations.
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