CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS

Inspired by the international movement led by Greta Thunberg, starting in 2019, we collaborated with others in our community to offer opportunities for climate advocacy, education, and action. All past Fridays for Future (FFF) virtual events are available on our YouTube channel (in-person events were not recorded).

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Fri, Nov 14
Climate Conversations -- Sustainable Holiday Gifting
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Nov 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Jessica Thompson Owner of Bee Joyful
Fri, Oct 10
How to Talk about Climate Change with the General Public
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Oct 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Ellen Bacca Chief Meteorologist at Storm Team 8
Fri, May 09
Introduction to CDFIs, Northern Initiatives and green lending
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May 09, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Kris Spaulding Climate Justice & Environmental Resilience Director for Northern Initiatives
Fri, Apr 11
How To Invest Intelligently During A Climate Crisis
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Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Joe Pelusi, Esq. (Ret.), CSRIC (He/Him) Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Green Investment Strategies, Inc.
Fri, Feb 14
Polar Bears, Birds, and Oak Trees: How will climate change impact non-human migration?
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Feb 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Dr. Dave Karowe, Professor of Biological Sciences, Western Michigan University
Fri, Jan 24
Working for the Planet: Exploring Future Climate Careers Through KRESA's Career Champions Program
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Jan 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
by Joan Hawxhurst , Career Development Consultant

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Fri, Dec 13
Hope for Creation
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Dec 13, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
by Molly Mechtenberg, Executive Director
Fri, Nov 22
The Plant-Based Flavors of Macedonia
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Nov 22, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
by Hristina Petrovska KVCC ValleyHUB Food Systems Program Coordinator
Fri, Nov 08
Clean Energy Solutions: Potential Impacts on Water Quality and Quantity
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Nov 08, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
By Evangelia Murgia, Hydrogeologist
Fri, Oct 25
ModeShift Kalamazoo: transportation, land use, equity, access, environment
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Oct 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
By Sharon Dever, leader of ModeShift Kalamazoo
Fri, Oct 11
Fridays for Future: Tools of Change
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Oct 11, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Susan M. Schneider, PhD., Western Michigan University - Climate activist, behavioral psychologist, and award-winning author of The Science of Consequences
Fri, Sep 27
Fridays for Future: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage in Michigan
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Sep 27, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Dr. Autumn Haagsma - Director of the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education; Assistant Director of the Michigan Geological Survey
Fri, Sep 13
Fridays for Future: Building Resiliency Through Community Based Farm Education, Natural Building, and Off Grid Living
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Sep 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Larissa Touloupas - @solfedfarms
Fri, Aug 23
Fridays for Future: All About Trees
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Aug 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Nicholas Fortuna - Arborist, Bartlett Tree Experts
Fri, Jul 26
Fridays for Future: Michigan’s Recent Energy Legislation
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Jul 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
John Richter - Chair of the Policy Committee and Board Member of the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
Fri, Jul 12
Fridays for Future: The "Energy Savings Now" Program of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters
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Jul 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Jace Bylenga - Southwest Michigan Regional Coordinator of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters

2023

Fri, Dec 08
Fridays for Future: The Bee Joyful Shop
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Dec 08, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Jessica Thompson, Founder - Bee Joyful Shop
Fri, Nov 10
Fridays for Future: Kalamazoo College's Climate Action Plan
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Nov 10, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Sara Stockwood (Director, Larry J. Bell Environmental Stewardship Center), Susan Lindemann, (Chief Sustainability Officer), and members of the Climate Action Plan Committee at Kalamazoo College
Fri, Oct 27
Fridays for Future: A Climate Action and Climate Justice Plan for Kalamazoo County
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Oct 27, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Taylor Van Winkle - Kalamazoo County's newly hired Climate Sustainability Coordinator
Fri, Oct 13
Fridays for Future: How native plant landscaping aligns with climate efforts
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Oct 13, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Kala Willette - Kalamazoo Garden Coordinator with Adapt: Community-Supported Ecology
Fri, Jan 13
Fridays for Future: COP27 Outcomes and Implications
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Jan 13, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Dr. Paul Clements - Professor of Political Science at Western Michigan University

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