Regional Student Environmental Conference

Regional Student Environmental Conference

Earth Charter Indiana

We are excited to announce the first Regional Student Environmental Conference hosted by Manchester University’s Center for Environmental Resilience and Social Engagement and Earth Charter Indiana.

This regional student conference aims to connect and engage students in environmental stewardship, education, and action. The day will include sessions to inspire students, to have meaningful dialogue and connect, and to share and discover actionable ways to address environmental issues.

The Bug Chicks

The conference highlight is our plenary session with entomologists and award-winning educators, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, The Bug Chicks! The Bug Chicks specialize in connecting STEM and social-emotional learning and use bugs as a tool to help people foster empathy for themselves, others and the natural world.

Questions? Reach out to ECI Resiliency Coordinator Kathryn Lisnicchia at kathryn@earthcharterindiana.org or ECI Intern CoCo Rosales at coco@earthcharterindiana.org

This event requires registration in advance. Registration is free and open to all high school and college students in the northeast Indiana region.

Conference Agenda

DAY AGENDA
9:15 a.m. Welcome

9:45 a.m. Sessions to INSPIRE
High school and college students will share success stories of environmental stewardship and community-wide initiatives such as campus gardens and restoration, community-cleanups, plastic reduction, conservation service, and more!

11 a.m. Plenary Session, entomologists and award-winning educators, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, a.k.a The Bug Chicks!
12 p.m. *UPDATE* Lunch will be provided as a generous donation from our sponsors for all conference attendees.

1 p.m. Sessions to ACTIVATE – Optional campus tour and outdoor learning workshop
Local experts and organizations will share their work and how you can get involved, work with legislators, school administrations, etc., what environmental careers there are, and more!

7 p.m. Professional Development Workshop