RESTORE Leadership Academy
Grow your knowledge, skills and leadership to help your community respond to the climate crisis and build community 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.
Locations/dates:
All 10am - 3:30pm, lunch provided
Poughkeepsie: July 11 & 25
Hudson: July 18 & August 1
Sept. 26 & Oct. 10
William "Bill" Darden Community Center
Dr Berg Lane, Spring Valley , NY
October 3 & 17
Highland Falls Public Library
298 Main St, Highland Falls, NY
Session 1
Climate Change and Solutions
Energy Transition
Materials Matter
Session 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 with an understanding of the climate crisis and solutions that are coming into the mainstream, from renewable energy to regenerative farming and much more. 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 provides scientifically sound overview of this complex issue, builds a vocabulary, examines action pathways in detail, and builds understanding of the landscape of organizations that participants can get involved with.
In exchange for the value received, class groups are asked to participate in a followup hands-on project of direct service to each community that hosts the RESTORE Leadership Academy.
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!
