MONTHLY

Firesides

The place where youth come together for environmental innovation, inspiration, and community action.

SEE FIRESIDES SCHEDULE BELOW

We are offering two meeting times each month to increase accessibility for students around the world! Check the schedule to see the updates.

  • Join our national network of high school students engaged in positive, exciting environmental action and climate hope.
  • Learn from a nature expert each month and share your ideas.
  • Plan a community-focused project that culminates in April 2026 around Earth Day!

Here’s how it works:

Sign up to join our virtual monthly meetings, held from September 2025 to April 2026.

The format is a short presentation (15-20 minutes) and a group discussion, and time for  support with planning your project.

Have questions? Email Leigh Anne Neal for more information.

Monthly Firesides Dates and Topics 2025-26

We meet on the Third Wednesday of the month. Students may choose one of two time slots, to best fit their schedules. Click on session time to register.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

How to be a Climate Mentor

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Solutions

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Rights of Nature and Climate Hope

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Community Project Student Roundtable

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

No Blue, No Green: Oceans and Climate Change

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Hidden Ecosystems: The Night Sky

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Climate Innovations: A Pause Button

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Earth Day and Climate Hope: Youth Led Initiatives

Watch Past Firesides

Want to catch up on previous firesides?

Indigenous Peoples Day and how it relates to Climate Hope

Interview with Bluedot Founder, Victoria Riskin: By Ethan Maday (Student at San Marcos High School)

No Blue, No Green: Interview with documentary filmmaker Adam Leipzig, creator of “A Plastic Ocean”