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SUMMARY:November 5\, 2024 - Addressing Driver & Bus Shortages Webinar - 10 am
DESCRIPTION:Who: Transportation directors of public county schools \nWhat: School bus driver employment studies show that school bus driver employment is still far below pre-pandemic levels. This means every school district will likely soon face a driver shortage.  There are strategies districts can try when this situation hits. This free webinar shares creative and measurable strategies that really work to address Driver & Bus Shortages. \nWhen: November 5th 2024\, 10 am PST/1 pm EST \nWhere: Virtual Get more information and Register here \n 
URL:https://wicleancities.org/event/november-5-2024-addressing-driver-bus-shortages-webinar-10-am/
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SUMMARY:November 8\, 2024 - 2024 Sustain Dane Summit - 8 am to 3 pm
DESCRIPTION:Who: A collaboration of sustainability enthusiasts\, professionals and stake holders through out Dane county and the surrounding area. \nWhat: “2024 Sustain Dane Summit” A conference to learn\, connect\, share\, reflect\, and build new personal and professional skills.  \nWhere:  At the Monona Terrace 1 John Nolen Dr\, Madison\, WI 53703 \nWhen: Pre-Summit Happy Hour hosted by the historic Mansion Hill Inn on Thursday\, November 7 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM. \nAgenda for Friday November 8\, 2024 8 AM-3 PM Monona Terrance Conference: \n\n\n\n8:00—9:00 Breakfast & Networking  \n9:00—10:30 Welcome\, Keynote\, & Workshop \n\nEsha Chhabra will lead the keynote and workshop: Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World\n\n\n10:30—11:00 Break\n11:00—12:15 Local Sustainability Wins: Projects Making a Difference\n\nLocal leaders will share stories of their successful sustainability projects and attendees will have the opportunity to discuss & reflect.\n\n\n12:15—1:30 Lunch\, Raffle\, & Networking\n\nEnjoy a seated lunch and networking. Participate in our raffle with items from local organizations.\n\n\n1:30—2:30 Renewing Purpose: How Nature Sustains Us\n\nThis segment will feature the UW Arboretum and Ice Age Trail. The guest speakers and audience will learn about these local natural spaces and be lead through a workshop on how connection to nature can foster our purpose and energy for sustainability work.\n\n\n2:30—3:00 Live Forward Awards\n\nThe Live Forward Awards acknowledges changemakers and inclusive leaders in our community.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and to Register
URL:https://wicleancities.org/event/november-8-2024-2024-sustain-dane-summit-8-am-to-3-pm/
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SUMMARY:November 13\, 14 & 15 2024 - Climate Fast Forward Conference
DESCRIPTION:A statewide climate change action conference in Wisconsin that covers a wide range of climate change impacts and solutions. Visitors will be able to: \n\nattend skills-based workshops\,\nparticipate in collaborative spaces\,\nhear from engaging plenary speakers\,\nengage with interactive art displays.\n\nHeld in Rothschild\, Wisconsin\, Climate Fast Forward 2024 will bring together changemakers\, including seasoned professionals\, new voices\, and diverse audiences representative of the Wisconsin people who are and will continue to be most impacted by the effects of climate change. This conference features workshops\, plenary sessions\, keynote speakers\, and ample time for connecting with fellow attendees. Learn more about the conference by viewing the agenda and purchase a ticket below. If you wish to purchase a virtual ticket\, you can learn more and buy one here.\nBe sure to watch our Member Steven Schrage’s presentation.  Steve is the Sustainability and Resiliency Manager for the City of Appleton\, where he leads the city’s conservation and climate initiatives. With over 25 years of experience in engineering\, project management\, energy management\, and sustainability\, Steven is a recognized expert in his field. In his role with the City of Appleton\, Steven drives efforts to enhance environmental sustainability and build community resilience against climate change. His extensive background and leadership in sustainability make him a sought-after speaker\, dedicated to advancing best practices and innovative solutions for energy efficiency and climate action. Steve is spear heading the exciting new all hydrogen bus fleet for the City of Appleton. He helped to secure 38 million dollars in grants to implement this project and will be producing green hydrogen on site to fuel the buses. This initiative will be a model for the rest of the state!\n\nAgenda:\nWednesday November 13 (5:30- 7:30PM) \n\nPre-Conference Evening Reception at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum.\nPlease note this event requires separate registration. Tickets are limited and cost $10. Click here to register!\n\n \nThursday\, November 14 (Starting at 10:00 AM) \n\nOpening Plenary with Keynote\nLunch and Networking (12-1:15pm) A lunchtime panel will be held by leaders from three diverse Wisconsin municipalities who are driving climate action in their communities. These dedicated municipal leaders are leading efforts to adapt to climate challenges\, reduce greenhouse gas emissions\, and implement sustainable practices tailored to the unique needs of their towns\, cities\, and villages. Gain insights into how these communities are building resilience and setting examples for climate action at the local level.\nAfternoon Workshop Sessions\n\nCapacity Building for Communities: Leveraging FEMA and State Grants to Increase Resilience\nClimate Action Mapping Project (CAMP)\, Climate Action Now\nClimate Action Planning 101\nClimate Change Advocacy 101\nClimate\, watersheds\, and coasts: optimizing healthy Wisconsin waters\nComputing for Marketing Sustainable Soil Health\nConnecting Climate and Local Transportation\nConstruction is HOW Big of a Climate Action Opportunity?! How your community can tackle the “other” building decarbonization–embodied (upfront) carbon\nCrafting Impactful Climate Change Communications\nEmpowering Clean Energy Futures: Collaborative Workshop on Financing Solutions with the Green Innovation Fund\nEmpowering Communities: Democratizing Investment in Renewable Energy through Cooperatives\nGrant Writing Strategies and Tips\nHow to Build Sustainability at a Grassroots Level and Beyond\nHow to Navigate -and Be Effective at- the PSC\nNatural Climate Solutions\nRelationships 101: Ethical Engagement with Tribal Nations in Wisconsin\nSystems Thinking Made Simple\nExploring Community Adaptation\, Resilience\, and Storytelling with the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts\n\n\nEvening Reception with Light Appetizers\n\nFriday\, November 15th  (Ending at 5:30 PM) \n\nBreakfast and Networking\nPlenary Session with Two Panels:\n\n#1 (8:30-9:15 AM) As we navigate an era where the impacts of climate change are disrupting life as we know it\, individuals across Wisconsin are leading the charge to better understand and address those impacts and prepare for an uncertain future. Featuring insights from members of the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI)\, this diverse panel of experts will share the latest information available on climate trends\, current impacts\, and what Wisconsinites can expect to see under different climate change scenarios. For more information on WICCI\, visit WICCI’s website. \n# 2 (8:30-9:15 AM) We all recognize the limits of incremental progress\, but transformation doesn’t just happen; we make it happen. What strategic seeds are we planting now that will support transformational climate solutions in the decade ahead\, and how will we get there from here? We’ve challenged this panel to share their visionary goals for big changes\, and to tell the story of how we will get there\, including key steps along the way and benchmarks for progress. Will there be heroes\, plot twists\, happy endings? \n\nCollaborative Space Session I\nLunch and Networking\nCollaborative Space Session II\nClosing Plenary with Keynote\nPost-Conference Networking Reception\n\nVisit the Climate Fast Forward Website for more information
URL:https://wicleancities.org/event/november-13-14-15-2024-climate-fast-forward-conference/
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