Community Climate Education for a Resilient Raleigh

Project Activities

The Community Climate Education for a Resilient Raleigh (CCERR) project has three primary activities: 

1. Support community learning networks convened by the City and Partners for Environmental Justice (PEJ).

The City and PEJ have long partnered on community empowerment programs and through this grant will convene community learning networks on watershed management and have expanded the learning networks to include extreme heat. These networks will inform residents about climate related risks, civic engagement, environmental justice and community resilience. 

2. Prepare communities for climate-related emergencies.

Through this project, the City will develop community outreach mechanisms to share the Ready Raleigh Emergency Preparedness Guide particularly among climate-vulnerable communities.

Check out this emergency preparedness checklist to learn what you can include in your emergency preparedness kit. Additionally, it shares resources including the Ready Raleigh Emergency Preparedness Guide, Raleigh’s Sustainable Neighborhood Toolkit, Raleigh’s Sustainable Business Toolkit, and Raleigh’s Community Climate Action Plan. Get together with your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues - and make a plan on how you can get prepared. 

3. Incorporate community priorities for resilience building into City planning efforts.

The City will work with the North Carolina State Climate Office to convene neighbors to discuss climate resilience planning and integrate their priorities and perspectives into City plans.
 

Upcoming Events

Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network Program

The Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN) will occur on Saturdays to educate residents about community issues related to Walnut Creek in Raleigh. 

Key themes include:

• Watershed management
• Environmental justice and advocacy
• Green infrastructure
• Community science and engagement

Session Dates:

• Session 1: June 1, 2024 - July 13, 2024
• Session 2: August 24, 2024 - September 21, 2024
• Session 3: November 2, 2024 - December 14, 2024 (sign up here!) 

Location:

Walnut Creek Wetland Center (950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, NC 27610)

Benefits:

• $400 stipend after completing a session
• Environmental toolkit
• Skills to create meaningful change in your community
• Mentorship