You’re invited to join us for the Third Annual Winter Storytelling Event this Saturday, February 28, from 9.30-2.30 p.m. at Eastman Nature Center. This event brings students from four campuses together to engage in climate storytelling, learn from leaders in the field, and build community around environmental justice and leadership.
When: Saturday, February 28
Where: Eastman Nature Center (Free parking available)
Event Purpose
- Engage students in the storytelling process with experienced leaders
- Learn from an Indigenous elder
- Support students in developing their own climate stories
- Build community across campuses
Funding for this event was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
What to Expect
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Arrive and settle in
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Part 1: Climate Storytelling Workshop facilitated by Jothsna Harris
A free, guided workshop focused on reflecting, writing, and sharing personal climate narratives to build confidence and agency. Registration is required for this workshop. Visit this form to register for the workshop.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch (Provided)
Learn about NHCC’s new Outdoor and Environmental Leadership Degree Program and the upcoming Dream Big 2.0 Environmental Summit (April 17–19 at Long Lake Conservation Center).
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Part 2: Winter Storytelling led by elder Hope Flanagan.
This is a free workshop and no registration is required.
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Part 3: Environmental Justice Student Networking
For college and high school students only
- Seed-saving and packing activity led by the UMN Undergraduate Environmental Justice Team (preview of the 2026 Mother Earth Summit)
- Networking and conference skills training led by Trina Van Schyndel (IonE postdoc), in preparation for Dream Big 2.0
What to Bring
- Laptop or notebook
- Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear (trail access available; gear library on site)
- Water bottle
- Willingness to help with food set-up and clean-up
We hope you can join us for this engaging and meaningful day of learning, storytelling, and connection.