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Author: With Assistance From Miranda Waterman '25
For the fourth year in a row, Elmira College will host a Teach-In on Climate and Justice. The event will include a range of interactive activities and discussions, highlighting climate solutions. Throughout the day, attendees can participate in various activities, including the Environmental Upcycle Flea Market, lively panel discussions, an environmental-themed Interactive Fair, community networking, and a low-impact meal option in the Campus Center Dining Hall. This event is open to the campus community and the public. The day’s different events begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue until 3:00 p.m. across the college campus.
“Many of the world’s challenges are heightened by climate change, making this a topic that affects everyone. Our first three events were very successful, with about 400 students, faculty members, staff, and community members attending,” said Dr. Trevor Browning, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science. “We’re again excited to discuss practical and equitable solutions to one of the largest environmental issues on Earth. We’ve added more hands-on elements to the Interactive Fair in the Campus Center, with demonstrations and a chance to win a raffle prize. We hope our students and the community will learn and engage in a rich dialog that will leave them feeling motivated and inspired to make changes and help find solutions.”
The goal of the Environmental Upcycle Flea Market is to keep items out of landfills. Attendees can browse donated items and those left by students at the end of the academic year, including bedding, clothing, toys, and small furniture items. Items are free, but monetary donations are accepted and proceeds support the EC Environmental Club.
“The Upcycle Fair is easily my favorite activity,” shared Owen Mascaro ’26, Environmental Science and History double major. “To me, the Teach-In embodies more than just discussing or educating people about climate, it marks an opportunity to bring communities together to make local compounding change. Keeping items out of landfills is a simple but powerful approach and a way for every community to participate no matter the circumstances they face. This is a concept that allows small actions to lead to massive results, and it allows all people to be empowered to help our planet.”
During the opening remarks, Alice Flynn's ‘Designed to Disappear’ will provide an interactive session on sustainable clothing and fashion. Coffee, doughnuts, and muffins will be served. In the spirit of sustainability, attendees are asked to bring their own mugs.
Join community members who will share their perspectives on topics like the effect of rising temperatures on athletes and how the sports industry can prepare, how religious communities are approaching climate justice concerns, and ways to manage the stress people have about climate change.
“The whole goal of the Teach-In on Climate and Justice is to educate and start up some hard-to-hear discussions regarding all of today's climate issues and possible solutions,” shared Megan Fuchs ‘26, an Environmental Science and Childhood Education double major.
While event attendees can find activities in the Campus Center all day, the main attractions will be from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on both the main level and in the Dining Hall. Visitors will be able to participate in a series of hands-on demonstrations focusing on climate education, fashion, “Climate in Your Country,” climate modeling, art, and career engagement. Students will also have the opportunity to network with community partners to find out how they can do their part in combating climate change. Before visiting the tables, look for a QR code to fill out information learned at each table for a chance to win a prize.
"There will be a diversity of topics and educational delivery techniques. The Teach Club is going to be reading The Lorax and holding a discussion, others will be presenting research and performing experiments. Finding a more interesting and engaging way to deliver these messages to young and impressionable minds is vital for our planet's future,” said Fuchs
Between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Parkhurst Dining Services will offer a low-impact meal option crafted with locally sourced foods that require less energy to produce. Standard dining fees apply and attendees can pay by credit card or cash.
Additional details about the Climate Teach-In at Elmira College are posted on this event page. Check back frequently as more details will get added over time, including a full list of panelists.
