EcoRise: Environmental Justice & Sustainable Transportation Workshop
Date and Time: Saturday, December 2, 9 AM–1 PM CST
This unique workshop will take place at the Austin Energy Headquarters in the Mueller development and will provide teachers with a range of opportunities and experiences to explore environmental justice (EJ) topics through the lens of access to sustainable transportation.
This engaging and interactive workshop will include:
- exploration of our local EJ context and the transportation landscape of Austin.
- activities to build your students' understanding of these topics to help them build context and knowledge to create sustainable, just solutions in their community.
- access to EcoRise's Intro to Environmental Justice Lessons and our new Sustainable Transportation Lessons.
- a mini-field experience at Austin Energy that includes a VR experience.
Register here: https://EJandTransportation.eventbrite.com
*Participants will receive breakfast snacks, lunch, swag, and a $100 gift card for supplies needed to teach this content in your classroom. CPE and GT credits are available. Priority registration for teachers at Title 1 schools as space is limited.