Climate resiliency is the ability to prepare for, and adapt to, the future. What does a good future look like for our shared ecosystem and for each of us as Wolverines? Join U-M sustainability practitioners, researchers, and the Matthaei Botanical Gardens on August 29th from 9AM until 12:30PM to explore these questions. This event includes talks from U-M experts and an interactive resiliency planning activity. Light breakfast will be served and an optional catered picnic will follow this event.

Event Overview
All are welcome. Attendees can come and go as they please throughout the event. All resources shared and created during the event will be sent in a follow-up. When you register, please select which portion of the event you can attend. If you cannot attend this event but are interested in this topic, you can indicate this on the RSVP form.

9:00AM - 9:30AM: Opening Remarks
Speaker: Anya Dale
9:30AM - 10:30AM: Climate Resilience Lightning Talks
Speakers: Michael Kost and Rob Doletsky (Resilient Grounds); Tony Kolenic and NatureRx (Nature & Health); Clara Gamalski and Heather King (Personal Resilience)
10:30AM - 11AM: Break
11AM - 12:30PM: Ecological & Social Resilience Workshop
12:30PM: Wrap-Up and Next Steps
1PM: Optional catered picnic and nature walks


Professional Development Areas:
1) Understanding of climate resilience opportunity areas
2) Contribute to an interactive workshop
3) Interdisciplinary collaboration across academic, research, and operational units on campus.

Prior Knowledge and/or Experience:
All experience levels are welcome and are encouraged to attend. While not required, we suggest reading through the DEI 2.0 Plan and the Sustainability Goal areas for U-M. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have further questions or would like additional resources.