RESTORE Leadership Academy

Grow your knowledge, skills and leadership to help your community respond to the climate crisis and build resilience!

The RESTORE Leadership Academy is a free two day immersion program for anyone wanting to take more informed action and leadership on climate change. Hosted by Sustainable Hudson Valley staff and guest experts, and brought to you by Rotary, the program consists of six 90-minute sessions over two Saturdays, culminating in a hands-on teamwork session to complete a project chosen by each class group. There is a session geared especially for educators and there are other sessions for everyone else. To apply, use the buttons below.

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Locations/dates:

COMMUNITY SESSION

All 9am - 2:30pm, lunch provided

Poughkeepsie: July 11 & 25

Hudson: July 18 & August 1

Highland Falls: Sept. 26 & Oct. 10

Spring Valley: October 3 & 17

SPECIAL EDUCATOR SESSION

10am - 2pm, lunch provided

New Paltz: July 20, 21 & 22

Location will be sent upon registration

Additional sessions pending for 2026 - please contact us (info@sustainhv.org) if your community may want to host.

Session Topics

‍ ‍ Day 1

Climate Change and Solutions
Energy Transition
Materials Matter

‍ ‍ Day 2

Natural Climate Solutions
Adapting and Thriving
Telling Your Story & Taking Action

‍ ‍Certificate provided at completion

The RESTORE Leadership Academy is designed to provide Hudson Valley community leaders and interested citizens with a scientifically grounded, nonpartisan understanding of the climate crisis and solutions that are coming into the mainstream, from renewable energy to regenerative farming. Offered by Sustainable Hudson Valley in partnership with Rotary, its approach is thorough enough to foster confidence and enable action, yet streamlined for busy people. The program wraps with a hands-on community project.

The RESTORE Leadership Academy is free of charge thanks to generous funding & support from: The Rotary Foundation, Hudson Valley Rotary District 7210, Rhinebeck NY Rotary, Atlantic Canada Rotary District 7815, and Summerside PEI Rotary!