Climate Stewards
WSU Extension Certificate Education
Mitigating the most severe impacts of climate change will require a new kind of dialog, one where informed citizens can interact with those who set policy within our state and together, we set goals to build a more resilient Washington. The WSU Climate Stewards Certificate program provides a tool set where both the public and environmental professionals can learn how to more productively work together to set achievable climate goals.
Climate Stewards Course
WSU Climate Stewards Certificate participants receive community and communication skills training and climate science education in earth & climate systems coupled with an understanding of ecosystems with a focus on those within Washington State.
Through Climate Stewards, we seek to equip community members with the tools leading to productive communication and community goal setting to advance climate resiliency in Washington.
Upcoming Class:
The Spring 2026 course is offered to residents of Island, Skagit, and Whatcom counties.
If you are outside Island, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties, and are interested in the program, please follow the ‘apply’ arrow and select ‘outside those counties’ so we can look to expand to your county soon. We plan to expand to other counties in Washington where there is a demonstrated interest.
Island County
Skagit County
Whatcom County
Hosted by WSU Island and Skagit County Extension
WSU Extension launches successful Climate Stewards pilot program in Snohomish, Skagit, and Island Counties
Additional WSU Certificate Courses:
Green School
A new, expanded version of the Master Gardener Program, with an option for those who lack the time to volunteer.
Naturalist
A program to provide the education for individuals seeking to volunteer with organizations doing environmental education, stewardship, and research.
Dr. Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
I want you to understand that we are part of the natural world. And even today, when the planet is dark, there still is hope. Don’t lose hope. If you lose hope, you become apathetic and do nothing. And if you want to save what is still beautiful in this world—if you want to save the planet for the future generations, your grandchildren, their grandchildren—then think about the actions you take each day.
Dr. Jane Goodall
Because, multiplied a million, a billion times, even small actions will make for great change.