The UC Climate Stewards program builds climate literacy and empowers participants to take meaningful, locally grounded action in response to climate change. The course blends climate science, communication, community engagement, and stewardship through a mix of online learning, interactive discussions, guest speakers, field experiences, and project-based learning. Social-emotional learning and trauma-aware practices are woven throughout the curriculum to support effective and inclusive climate action.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center is pleased to host the UC Climate Stewards course, with instruction led by Cathy Johnson, an experienced educator and climate stewardship leader. This locally focused course integrates regional themes such as fire, water, ecosystem resilience, and community stewardship, while connecting participants to statewide and global climate solutions.

Dates: April 20 – June 1, 2026

Fees: $300

Delivery Mode: Hybrid (a combination of online, classroom, and field time)

Contact: Cathy Johnson, cathyconnorjohnson@gmail.com 

Course Website & Registration 

Free Webinar to Learn More! January 12, 6pm -7pm

Organization Description: The American River Natural History Association (ARNHA) operates the Effie Yeaw Nature Center within a 100-acre Nature Study Area in the middle of the 23-mile American River Parkway, one of the largest riverside parkways in the United States. ARNHA offers nature programs to K-6 grades, adults and weekend family adventures, reaching over 15,000 students per year. The Nature Study Area is a mature oak woodland featuring valley and live oaks, cottonwoods and over 100 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and other creatures. The Lower American River runs along the edge of the Nature Study Area, including gravel bars for spawning steelhead and salmon. The Nature Study Area is protected from dogs, horses and bicycles so nature experiences can be close and rich.