Learn how bringing more equity and inclusion into the environmental field is the best way to reach our communities with Eli Caref. Register here!
Eli Caref was born and raised in the concrete playgrounds of Brooklyn, New York, and throughout her childhood believed that nature was always “somewhere else.” Through her years in Environmental Education in and around New York City, she now knows that wildlife is everywhere you look, and her goal is to help all of her students find it in their own backyards. Eli will speak about her journey into this career path, working with local schools and students, and how bringing more equity and inclusion into our field is the best way to really work with and in our communities.
Scenic Hudson presents a conversation on Amtrak’s proposal to build fences by the waterfronts along the Hudson.
Recreation, inspiration, food… Places to gather and celebrate… Thriving local economies… All are benefits of connecting with the Hudson River — and all are threatened by Amtrak’s current proposal to erect gates and fences blocking access to riverfront destinations between Poughkeepsie and Rensselaer. Amtrak has promised to work with local officials and other stakeholders as the plan is finalized.
Join local and state officials and transportation experts at a free webinar to learn how YOU can help ensure that the plan reduces risk along the rail line without threatening riverfront access. Updates also will be provided about other efforts to provide new connections to the river.
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Journeys Toward Justice is a multi-college collaboration spotlighting changemakers across the country who are driving justice and equity forward. The goal is to connect students, partners, and communities with one another and help us all understand the local and historical contexts of universal social justice issues and the work communities are doing.
Climate Change in Boston: Social Determinants, Equity, and Action
Join us for a Climate Interactive Simulation that considers the social determinants of climate change, equity, and action options. Following the simulation, we’ll meet with Climate Ready Boston to consider who is most vulnerable to Climate Change in Boston, as well as learn about local organizations working toward equity and effective community preparation. We’ll also brainstorm personal methods of making a difference and point to efforts across MIT and beyond.
Hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center
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