Improving Weather and Climate Understanding for Ohio’s Environmental Professionals and Volunteers

Looking to get a better grasp on Ohio’s climate, weather patterns, and  regional changes? This online self-paced course will help you increase your knowledge, skills, and capacity to integrate Ohio relevant weather and climate topics in both public and professional environmental education and outreach.

• The course is divided into four one-hour learning modules including an 
  introduction to Ohio’s weather and climate; bringing weather and climate 
  science to your community; impacts of climate change in Ohio; and 
  community science and effective communication practices.
• The course features engaging activities, videos, resources, and a short final
  assignment focused on applying knowledge to your work.
• In addition, optional opportunities to engage with the course creators and 
  your peers will be available through Zoom.

Course Sponsors: Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC) at The Ohio State University and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Program, OSU School of Environment and Natural Resources