Lace up your boots and get out on the trail during this service, leadership and backpacking course. Learn about the ecology of one of our local National Parks, gain leadership skills, and give back as you participate in environmental service. (Ages 14-18)
Drop-in to get personalized assistance with your job search! Open to everyone, contact Edymir Guerrero for more information at (206) 749-7547 or eguerrero@seattleymca.org.
Enjoy the Washington coastline as we hit the beaches of Westport to learn how to surf and protect our local waters. Camp out under the stars and spend your days hitting the waves and gaining service hours as you protect the local beaches. (Ages 13-17)
Envision College. Your college choice will be transformative. There are a multitude of exciting options, each one with its own advantages. but how do you best identify colleges that will provide a good fit? Please join us for a program designed to help you navigate the college admissions process. Workshops will address topics like getting the most of college visits, preparing an effective application and financing a college education.
Show your love and support for your community by lending a hand to clean Park Lavizzo. Food and entertainment will be provided after the work is done, so bring friends to make the day more enjoyable! Sponsored by the Seattle Young People's Project. For more information call (206)860-9606 or shoot an email to outreach.intern@sypp.org. Hope to see you there!
The
YMCA A.K. Guy Award was established in memory of A.K. Guy, a community
leader and dedicated volunteer, and is presented annually to recognize
volunteerism in our community.
Colleen Willoughby is being
honored this year for her work with many organizations, including
CityClub, Washington Women's Foundation and the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
Join YESC at the beautiful Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area for a day of removing invasive species, planting trees and restoring habitat!
The work day will take place on Saturday, November 8 from 10am to 12pm. YESC will provide lunch, tools & transportation from Seattle and Bellevue. Bring a friend - all are welcome! You must RSVP to attend - email yesc@seattleymca.org if you have questions or want to sign up!!!
We hope to see salmon spawning as we work along the Cedar River - you definitely won't want to miss it!
This workshop will provide clarity and structure for understanding the interconnected web of climate and energy policies that have arisen quickly at the national, state, regional and municipal levels.
*Technical and environmental practitioners whose organizations or clients seek to develop strategies to respond to climate change legislation and energy policies
*Policy analysts and researchers in government, non-governmental organizations, and higher education whose agendas are shifting to include climate concerns
This workshop is intended for directors, managers, policy analysts and executives in the public and private sectors who are seeking strategic guidance around emissions management and climate risk.
The workshop will explain key conceptual aspects of carbon footprints to assist decision makers who must manage a carbon footprint process now and understand the implications of the results. Various aspects of “climate risk”–new regulations, reporting requirements, and physical changes in climate – will be linked to carbon footprints and to climate action steps for immediate implementation and for medium- and long-term planning.
afternoon youth community meeting to discuss issues affecting you in your neighborhood and in Seattle!!!! Help inform the Mayor's Youth Council so they can inform the Mayor.