Save the date: Youth Climate Summit, Wednesday. November 11, 2026

Join us for a powerful day of leadership and action aligned with NC State Science Standards. High school teams (4-6 students together with an adult mentor) will engage with local scientists and community organizers through inspiring speakers, an Eco-Fair, and workshops tailored to climate action.

This youth-led event is hosted by a dedicated group of teens who meet after school throughout the year, with guidance from our Museum team, to curate an event that is impactful and relevant to their peers.

The summit culminates in teams developing a Climate Action Plan to implement in their own schools and communities.

Who should attend: Environmental clubs, scout groups, and youth leadership teams ready to lead the way to a sustainable future.

Wednesday, November 11th is a conference-style event that includes workshops that will provide the teens with tools and resources for different paths to climate action, speakers who will educate and inspire, Eco-Fair exhibitors who will connect with teens on opportunities to get involved with existing climate action projects. The day culminates with the teens working together with their team to create a climate action plan that they can implement at their school or within their community.

This youth-led event is hosted by a dedicated group of teens who meet after school throughout the year with guidance from our Museum team to curate an event that is impactful and relevant for an audience of their peers. Follow the Teen Advisory Board on Instagram @NCclimatesummit

About Youth Climate Summit Model

Youth Climate Summits, like the one held at the Museum of Life and Science, are a part of The Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program which works to convene and empower young people around the world to take climate change action. Since hosting the first Adirondack Youth Climate Summit more than 11 years ago, the model, developed by The Wild Center, has inspired over 60 summits in 11 states and 5 countries, and that number is growing fast.

For more information on The Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program, visit https://www.wildcenter.org/our-work/youth-climate-program/

Contact Leesa Moore, Leesa.Moore@lifeandscience.org