Teach Climate Colorado Workshop
Lead the way in climate literacy.
Empower your students.
Transform your community.
We know that teaching in today’s world can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We provide a welcoming, authentic invitation to "come as you are" into a community of practice dedicated to the most meaningful "teachable moment" of our time.
Every June, educators from across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region gather to increase their confidence and competence in climate change education. Hosted by Wild Rose Education at the Third Street Center in Carbondale, this intensive 3-day workshop is more than a traditional seminar—it is a journey of renewal and professional adventure.
Why Join Us?
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A "Justice-First" Approach: Climate change is a people issue; if it were only a science issue, it would have been solved decades ago. We pair concrete planetary systems with the human elements of storytelling, empathy, and collective action.
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Aligned with Colorado’s Priorities: This workshop is specifically designed to help you implement the Colorado Seal of Climate Literacy graduation endorsement. You will leave with an interdisciplinary unit designed for your unique classroom needs.
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Beyond "Carbon Tunnel Vision": Move past individual footprints to focus on systemic solutions, policy advocacy, and green career pathways.
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Professional Growth: Earn 30 continuing education (CE) hours or optional SCED graduate credits from Adams State University to support your license renewal and salary advancement.
The Experience
Across three days, we transition from Thinking (deconstructing systems and local air quality) to Relating (exploring water equity and personal resilience) and finally to Acting (designing student-led, policy-based action projects). You will explore Carbondale’s local parks to observe landscape changes and utilize cutting-edge state data like Colorado Enviroscreen 2.0.
This is your invitation to become a Change Maker and Champion for climate justice literacy. Join a nationally connected network of mentors and peers to build the collective strength our communities need.
Are you ready to move from understanding to transformation?
Register for June 9–11, 2026 | Explore Scholarships TBA
What do I get?
Benefits of Participating
Professional Advancement
Earn 30 continuing education hours and optional SCED graduate credits from Adams State University to support license renewal and salary advancement
State-Aligned Expertise
Gain hands-on training with Colorado-specific data tools like Enviroscreen 2.0 to design interdisciplinary units that meet the requirements for the new Colorado Seal of Climate Literacy.
Actionable Teaching Strategies
Develop a ready-to-implement student action project using the Earth Force model and receive a curated toolkit of classroom-ready resources.
Supportive Community
Connect with a regional network of mentors and peers while building the personal resilience and mobilization skills necessary to lead climate change education.
Teach Climate Colorado Themes
Understanding
the Big Picture
Educators will explore how physical and human systems are connected to move beyond looking at individual footprints toward understanding large-scale policy and systemic change.
Focusing
on Local Communities and Fairness
Participants use Colorado data tools to identify local inequities and ensure that climate actions are fair for communities hit hardest by environmental issues.
Managing Emotions and Building Hope
The workshop provides a safe space to process feelings like worry or grief through peer support, helping teachers turn these emotions into active hope and a vision for the future.
Combining Science with Traditional Wisdom
Through the "Two-Eyed Seeing" approach, teachers learn to respect and weave together modern scientific data with the long-standing stories and wisdom of local Native communities.
Leading Real-World Projects
Educators will design student-led projects that focus on changing local policies and connecting learners to future jobs in environment-friendly industries.
Finding Your Personal "Why"
Educators will craft their own personal climate stories to connect their individual values to their teaching, serving as an authentic guide for their students.
Where?
When?
How Much?
Dates: Tuesday-Thursday, June 9-11, 2026
Times: 8:00am-6:00pm each day
Where: Third Street Center, Carbondale, Colorado
Cost: $375*
*2 optional graduate credits available for additional $110.
Registration Opens Feb. 2, 2026