Free Youth Climate Summit Empowers Teens at Buttonwood Zoo

If you’ve got a teen in the house who cares about nature and the planet (and perhaps lectures you about climate change every once in a while), this is right up their alley.

On Saturday, November 15, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., Buttonwood Park Zoo will be the site of a free Youth Climate Summit hosted by Mass Audubon.

It’s the perfect chance for young environmentalists to connect, learn, and make a real difference.

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Not only is the summit totally free, but breakfast and lunch are included in the day-long event as well. Plan for hours of hands-on workshops and speakers who are doing big things for our planet.

Workshops That Inspire Climate Action

There’s also a storytelling workshop focused on how sharing ideas can help solve the climate crisis — perfect for kids who want to use their voice for change.

How to Register for the Youth Climate Summit

Spots at the Mass Audubon SouthCoast Youth Climate Summit are limited, and pre-registration is required, so if your teen’s interested, don’t wait. Who knows, this might just be the spark that turns your teen’s eco-passions into lifelong action.

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