Our title – Voices in the Storm – means that despite scary news and troubles in the world, we fight together as one. We often feel we can do nothing to stop the climate crisis. But together, it is possible! This event is meant to empower youth voices and show you all that your voice matters. Join us, as we tackle diverse topics like environmental justice and participate in interactive discussions and activities.
Attendees will:
- Hear from youth activists, community organizers, and our keynote speaker Juan Reynoso, Indigenous-2Spirit storyteller, advocate, teacher, and co-founder of The Queer Sol Collective
- Participate in workshops including Climate Policy and Legislation 101, Unleash Your Power: Using Your Skills to Drive Climate Justice, From Theory to Practice: Applying Climate Solutions using Indigenous Way of Knowing (IWOK), and Navigating Climate Distress
- Build community with like-minded youth in group activities
- Learn how to create impactful change!
We welcome people of all ages to join us! This is a super fun event that is not just educational, but also interactive and social. Meet other San Diego youth who care about the environment and get involved in climate action! For students, we also offer community service and many partnering teachers give extra credit for their class!
Testimonials from youth:
“This will be my fourth summit, and every time I’ve gone I left feeling motivated and excited about activism!” – Abby C, senior at Hilltop High School
Please dress warm as part of the event will be outdoors and we encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle. The entrance will be on the corner of 51st St and Market St through the gate (there will be signs).
Parking Information:
For those traveling by car, there is a small parking lot on-site, street parking, and parking at the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library next door, and across the street at the Central Region Public Health Center.
Public Transportation Information:
For those using public transit, you can take the bus to the Euclid Av and Naranja St Stop. From here, the location is ahead, on the corner of Market and Euclid. Or, you may take the trolley on the Orange Line to the Euclid Ave Station. From here, the Elementary Institute of Science is on the opposite corner across the street.
If you don’t have transportation but would like to attend, email our Youth Program Coordinator, McGarrah (mcgarrah@sandiego350.org)
We would like to thank our junior sponsor San Diego Community Power.
We would like to thank our sophomore sponsor Elementary Institute of Science.
We would like to thank our freshman sponsor Blind Lady Ale House.
This event is partly funded by the City of San Diego.
We received additional food donations from Plant Power, OB People’s Food Co-op, and Sammy’s Pizza.