<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Wild Rose Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through climate change and environmental education workshops and trainings we teach people 'how to see', to become better observers, and  take action.]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:13:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wildroseeducation.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Quliyanguarpet—Our Story: Learning and Participating for Community Resilience in the Sub-Arctic]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRE Director Sarah Johnson joins the 4th annual Collective Alaska Native Perspectives training in Homer. A collaborator on the LEDKA ONR grant, Sarah is deepening the project's commitment to weaving Indigenous wisdom with Western science. Building on previous Utqiaġvik research and the Float Your Boat project, WRE is expanding its Arctic expertise into the sub-arctic to support community resilience and equity across North America.]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/deepening-roots-and-weaving-knowledge-journey-at-canp-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c973f24b5dfe0bfdb2be04</guid><category><![CDATA[Arctic Updates]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:57:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_357c07a351414eb7b229373ddb1291bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Unraveling: Losing Our Climate Anchor Institutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a remarkably short time, the landscape of climate education has been fundamentally altered. With the loss of legacy organizations like ARCUS and Climate Generation, and the defunding of vital networks like CLEAN, we are witnessing a systemic erasure of both climate science and the bridge that connects it to the public. Explore the impact of this 'unraveling' and what remains of our collective community.]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/unraveling-losing-climate-institutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b30d09d0cd2535b526ad60</guid><category><![CDATA[Wild Rose Musings]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:12:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_7d1eef0ec6aa4714ab1216ecb209b04a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_274,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridging Traditions and Technology: Inside the LEKDA Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEKDA (Local Ecological Knowledge + Data = Action) empowers Alaska’s youth by weaving Alutiiq/Sugpiaq wisdom with marine science. Moving students from observation to action, Wild Rose Education (WRE) is a core collaborator. WRE director Sarah Johnson co-authored the original ONR grant and has been a key partner since the start [User History]. Using WRE’s Transformative Praxis Lab, we ensure evaluation centers Indigenous knowledge to drive community resilience.]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/bridging-traditions-technology-inside-lekda-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c96f0dfcaccefbd360a17b</guid><category><![CDATA[Arctic Updates]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_b1759ff1a67d4af79f1ccee1ace24fa9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Between Science and Silence: Why I’m Shelving My Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2026, scientific terms like ‘inclusive’ and ‘climate change’ are liabilities. I’m shelving my Arctic research chapter to protect our program's vital funding.]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/between-science-and-silence-why-i-m-shelving-my-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695fe4aaef26879dd3cc9037</guid><category><![CDATA[Arctic Updates]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:39:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_b197b383227c4fd99d7a5f6bb04b7a9a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Maps to Manifestos: Why Strategic Project Selection is the Key to Youth Climate Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ready to Launch?
Climate anxiety yields to purpose. The CAP process transforms policy documents into master maps and turns student passion into the expert navigator the world needs. We align community mandates with youth capacity to build SMARTIE projects, guaranteeing real, measurable impact. This is the strategic framework for cultivating the next generation of climate leaders. Start your expedition today.]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/maps-to-manifestos-strategic-project-selection-youth-climate-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690a462baa0a315edf6a4b08</guid><category><![CDATA[Wild Rose Musings]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_62406d02e33348dcb44a64e4acc22407~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_400,h_267,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Igniting the Future: Celebrating Colorado's Trailblazing Youth Climate Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural CO Youth Climate Summit launched a wave of youth climate action! Empowering over 70 teens, this youth-led event fostered increased confidence (85% felt more equipped to act) and tangible skills. Participants developed actionable climate plans, many aligning with the Seal of Climate Literacy. The summit effectively bridged the gap between concern and action, with youth like Rhyianna feeling they were "learning how to be heard". This vital initiative is shaping a sustainable future.]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/igniting-future-colorado-youth-climate-summit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6841b387856d937d0f4d1b78</guid><category><![CDATA[Wild Rose Musings]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_e9d8b7e5a794476b9861ce4bb90e4b7c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_361,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deep and Sticky Climate Change Education in Global Girl Scouting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facilitating climate change education for adult Girl Scouts in Mexico at Nuestra Cabaña was a deep dive into climate justice and solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/deep-sticky-ed-global-girl-scouting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65eb8146adb837b5e1080dc8</guid><category><![CDATA[Wild Rose Musings]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:32:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_b046a6721a614b62a1144b7245e83026~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Boy Asked: “Can You Teach Us About Climate Change?”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reflections on teaching science with young people in village of Senchi in Eastern Region of Ghana in West Africa in August 2023. ]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/can-you-teach-us-about-climate-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6542f49ad24a227d252f5a84</guid><category><![CDATA[Wild Rose Musings]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:11:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_bf090276dbe54023828426bb194e86bd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharing Passion for Curiosity and Wonder in Ghana]]></title><description><![CDATA[During an August 2023 visit to West Africa, Sarah taught village kids to see their world magnified using the skills of a scientist.]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/sharing-passion-for-curiosity-and-wonder-in-ghana</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6542d6106993c583b760d2ef</guid><category><![CDATA[Wild Rose Musings]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:07:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_8b9a264054c24beda0286f872ee8255f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Observing Global CO2 at The Top of the World Ignites My Teaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visiting NOAA Global observatory ignites taking action through education to slow climate change impacts locally and globally. ]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/observing-co2-at-top-of-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6453f2458f7c7797f8202476</guid><category><![CDATA[Arctic Updates]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wild Rose Musings]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 19:02:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_b6b7c99cea6448c9a1938fc5c1e00e5e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_700,h_525,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listening to and Teaching 5th Graders at the Top of the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listening to understand 10 year olds' connections to sea ice and weather patterns in Utqiaġvik, Alaska while teaching Arctic Ocean currents.]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/listening-and-teaching-5th-graders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64345e9487105b9e74e279d3</guid><category><![CDATA[Arctic Updates]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_dc14d69e234a4faf9da14480b21dc93c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_700,h_532,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timeless Ephemeral Beauty of Sea Ice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectacular beautiful day on the sea ice deploying buoys, wooden boats, and retrieving a prototype sensor. ]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/timeless-ephemeral-beauty-sea-ice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">642dbbf2e417cf2856f791f2</guid><category><![CDATA[Arctic Updates]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:33:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_d6ce225754e2432ca7272ada3e85de32~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_934,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out to Sea on the Ice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snowmobiling on the Arctic sea ice for science. ]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/out-to-sea-on-ice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">642bb785a3b19a4d516fd86b</guid><category><![CDATA[Arctic Updates]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:46:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_696edb86417c4210997d3e4fb9a57f95~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_525,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arctic Oceanfront 8th Graders Do Sea Ice Science]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 70 Eben Hopson Middle School 8th graders explored Iñupiat Knowledge, Sea Ice Biology, Remote Sensing, and Snow, Sea Ice and Weather. ]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/arctic-8th-graders-sea-ice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6429cf340cc2bad0e537e9c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Arctic Updates]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2023 04:49:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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teaching 8th graders on the ice in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. ]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/sizing-up-ice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64267b8a2c0c40f8325f4fed</guid><category><![CDATA[Arctic Updates]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:31:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_1d63d236e7164ebc8f1337e47a5d5ad7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_700,h_467,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning for Students, Girl Scouts, Sea Ice, and Polar Bears Too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embarking on 2023 Spring International Arctic Buoy Programme (IABP) deployment campaign including lots of outreach opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/planning-2023-iabp-campgain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6406ad092731e0267831e612</guid><category><![CDATA[Arctic Updates]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 06:15:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_e8c581d108984834a07c0f9413d3b84e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_542,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dynamic Sea Ice Buoy Deployment Planning Underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are watching the dynamic Arctic sea ice movement in preparing for spring 2023 IABP expedition to Utqiaġvik, Alaska. ]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/planning-underway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">640f50df1e595943b01f8e7a</guid><category><![CDATA[Arctic Updates]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:32:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_99ac77726a58481485c37eab01adca7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_419,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arctic Buoys Help Tell Story of Planetary Climate Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, NOAA produces the Arctic Report Card to help us understand the exponential impacts of climate change on the Arctic. Many of...]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/arctic-buoys-help-tell-story-of-climate-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64065d2832038d8126168dad</guid><category><![CDATA[Arctic Updates]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/frP9CVqGHYA" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakes and Mountains Connect Environmental Educators from Siberia to Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharing our love of water, land, mountains, culture, faith, and teaching; the late summer exchange partnership with Irina Aiurzanaeva...]]></description><link>https://www.wildroseeducation.com/post/lakes-and-mountains-connect-environmental-educators-from-siberia-to-colorado</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63c7366a602de3d0bc095bca</guid><category><![CDATA[Wild Rose Musings]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08ebff_3066365ab52a4622a5830694ca1f8f92~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Johnson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>