EcoRise: Environmental Justice & Sustainable Transportation Workshop

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EcoRise: Environmental Justice & Sustainable Transportation Workshop

EJ and Sustainable Transportation

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.