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±«Óãtv Annual Climate Teach-In

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What is the Climate Teach-In?

A teach-in is an informal, educational event that discusses a specific issue or cause, organized to raise awareness or prompt action on social, political, or environmental topics. Unlike traditional lectures, teach-ins are interactive and community-oriented, encouraging open discussion and participation from attendees.

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The 4th Annual ±«Óãtv Climate Teach-In is a week-long series of events held from April 7 to 13 that are meant to inspire and involve students in a conversation about climate solutions. The teach-In is part of , a global  initiative from the graduate program in sustainability at Bard College in New York. 

2025 ±«Óãtv Climate Teach-in Events

Kickoff Events:

  • ±«Óãtv Scuba Diving Club Cleanup, Time and Location TBA
Thursday, April 3:
  • Patel College Sustainability Career Fair & Expo,12 - 3 p.m., Patel College of Global Sustainability

Friday, April 4: 

  • Running Club Stride for Sustainability 5k Run, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Outside ±«Óãtv Recreation and Wellness 
Saturday, April 5:
  • , 9 a.m. - noon, Gandy North Beach, W Gandy Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

±«Óãtv Climate Teach-In Week:

Monday, April 7:
  • , 12:30 - 1:45 p.m., Judy Genshaft Honors College Amphitheater Stairs
  • , 2 - 3 p.m., Global Student Center, FAO 102 (Hybrid)
  • Sustainable Habits with Audra Santerre, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., HON 4040
  • Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council Volunteer Committee & Botanical Gardens Campus Cleanup, 6 - 7 p.m., around the Judy Genshaft Honors College
  • ±«Óãtv Climate Teach-In Art Exhibit Grand Opening, Zimmerman Family Foundation Atrium, Judy Genshaft Honors College
Tuesday, April 8:
  • , 9 - 10 a.m., 12210 ±«Óãtv Pine Drive
  • Zero Waste Workshop, 11:00 a.m. - noon, MSC 2706
  • ONS Environmental Award Workshop, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., ONS Workshop Room (HON 2020)
  • , 2 - 2:30 p.m., Online via BullsConnect
  • SEA Research Fair, 5 - 6:45 p.m., MSC 2703
  • Arm Wrestling Club Strength in Sustainability, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m., HON 3040
  • 3D HAB-Lab Painting Birdhouses, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Judy Genshaft Honors College Building Lawn
Wednesday, April 9:
  • , 9 - 9:30 a.m., Online via BullsConnect
  • Career Fair, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., MSC Ballroom (MSC 2100AB)
  • JGHCSC Speaker Event: City of Tampa Recycling, 2 - 3 p.m., HON 4040
  • GLOBE Guest Speaker Event, 5 - 6:30 p.m., MSC 3709
  • Plants, Pots, and Peer Mentor Hangout, 5 - 6 p.m., HON Amphitheater Stairs
  • KUWTC Reduce, Reuse, Fashion Clothing Swap, 6 - 7 p.m., MSC 3701
  • Trans Student Union Free Clothing Swap, 7:30 - 9:15 p.m., Location TBA

  • JGHCSC St. Pete Clothing Swap, 4:30 - 6 p.m., Snell House Patio

Thursday, April 10:
  • , CGS140, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
  • , 2 - 3 p.m., Online via BullsConnect
  • JGHCSC St. Petersburg Clothing Swap, 4:30 - 6 p.m., Snell House Patio
  • Climate Social, 5 - 7 p.m., HON Forum (first floor)
  • SEA Audubon Bird Conservation, 5 - 6:45 p.m., MSC 2703
  • , 7:30 p.m., EDU TECO Hall
Friday, April 11:
  • Operation: Global Action, Introductory Series, 10 - 11:30 a.m., FAO 102
  • ±«Óãtv Future of Food Think Tank’s Spring Convening, 10 a.m. -3 p.m.,

    Feeding Tampa Bay, 3624 Causeway Blvd., Tampa FL 33619

  • Sustainable Cooking Class with Chef Rosanna, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., HON Food and Culture Studio (5th floor)
Saturday, April 12:
  •  Bikes & Bagels Ride, 8:15AM, 4425 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33613

How it Works

The ±«Óãtv Climate Teach-In is organized by the Climate Teach-In student organization in collaboration with student groups, faculty, and community partners across all three ±«Óãtv campuses. Designed and led by students, the event provides a platform for passionate peers to come together and drive meaningful social change.

This year, the Climate Teach-In E-Board has been working hard to make the event bigger and better than ever! So far, we have 35 events planned, with more on the way. We can’t wait to kick off ±«Óãtv’s largest environmental event!

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Many Ways to Get Involved:

Are you a student organization leader or member? Attend our next spring Climate Teach-In General Body Meeting on April 15 in the Judy Genshaft Honors College (HON 3014) from 6-7 p.m. or

Can’t make it? Attend an upcoming general body meeting:

  • Tuesday, April 15 (E-Board Elections)

Are you a community partner who wants to participate in one of our events? Contact our community outreach coordinator!

Are you an individual looking to make a difference?  Join a planning committee and attend our next spring Climate Teach-In General Body Meeting on April 15 in the Judy Genshaft Honors College (HON 3014) from 6-7 p.m. or .

Can’t make it? Attend an upcoming general body meeting:

  • Tuesday, April 15 (E-Board Elections)

 

Make Climate a Class

±«Óãtv faculty interested in contributing to climate solutions can join a faculty-led collaborative workshop to help identify actionable ways to integrate climate solutions into their classes.

Email Professor Andrew Hargrove for more information.

The Climate Teach-In Art Exhibit

Let your art tell the story of climate and sustainability. Honors students are invited to submit their eco-friendly or upcycled creations for the 2025 Climate Teach-In Art Exhibit. 

  • Monday, April 7 - Thursday, April 17, 2025  | Zimmerman Family Foundation Atrium | | Tampa

why it matters

Climate education and action are crucial because climate change affects every part of our lives — from health and food security to natural disasters and economic stability. Florida is particularly vulnerable, which makes it even more important to work together and protect our community.

There’s an opportunity for everyone to be involved in the ±«Óãtv Climate Teach-In, no matter your discipline or role. Every action counts, and every voice matters. Together we have the power to build a more resilient future. Join us in making this ±«Óãtv Climate Teach-In the best one yet!

Plan to attend the 2025 ±«Óãtv Climate Teach-In, but don’t wait to get involved! You can make a difference today by learning more and taking action:

  • |The top 100 solutions to solve climate change
  • | Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. UN organization of several thousand scientists compiling the world’s best science on climate change
  • | Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act
  • | How and what to recycle
  • | 16 ways to take climate action