Climate Change Hike

Single field trip | Schoolyard/greenspace (1 hour) or wildlife sanctuary (1.5 hours)

Participants will explore the schoolyard, a local greenspace OR will visit key areas of a wildlife sanctuary that are being, or will be, affected by climate change and that can contribute to buffering the impacts of climate change.

Examples include: the increase of southern butterflies and birds; changing moose numbers; the impact of trees on air quality, temperature, and potential flooding; the spread of pests and invasive plants; and more.

This walk will focus on the effects of climate change. Participants will also learn about positive steps they can take to reduce carbon emissions and climate impacts. If visiting a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary, this field trip will showcase how we are monitoring and mitigating climate stressors on people and wildlife.

Locations: At your school, a community greenspace, or either Broad Meadow Brook or Wachusett Meadow