Climate Stewards
WSU Extension Certificate Education
Mitigating the most severe impacts of climate change requires a new kind of dialog. One where informed citizens interact with those who set policy within our state. The WSU Climate Stewards Certificate program provides a tool set where both the public and environmental professionals can learn how to work together to set achievable climate goals. Together, we will build a more resilient Washington.
Climate Stewards Course
WSU Climate Stewards Certificate participants receive community and communication skills training, plus climate science education in earth and climate systems, coupled with an understanding of ecosystems with a focus on those within Washington State.
The Climate Stewards program equips community members with tools that lead to productive communication and community goal setting, that results in advancing climate resiliency in Washington.
Sample program – Spring 2026
The Spring 2026 course was offered to residents of Island, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. Plans are currently in place for another course being offered in the Spring of 2027. More information coming soon!
Locations:
Island County
Whatcom County
Skagit County
Hosted by WSU Island and Skagit County Extension
If you are outside Island, Skagit, Snohomish 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.
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 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.