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Launch of EPA's Climate Resilience & Adaptation Funding Toolbox (CRAFT)
Interested in funding and formation Climate Change related projects at the library? EPA has released their Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox, CRAFT, to help you out! Check out their resources, including program overviews, climate risk assessment tools, and more, below!
CRAFT was created to support technical assistance providers working with states, Tribes, communities, nongovernmental organizations, academic institutions, businesses and others looking to make sure their investments are resilient to climate-related impacts. The materials contained in CRAFT can help potential funding applicants and recipients make climate-smart investment decisions, particularly in communities just getting started and that have historically been unable to access federal dollars.
CRAFT contains a variety of simple yet effective resources, including:
- Program overviews of EPA’s financial assistance programs where climate-safe investment opportunities are available.
- Climate risk tools and decision support resources that can inform the development, design and implementation of projects.
- Communications materials to facilitate discussions about adaptation, resilience and environmental justice
- Meaningful engagement resources on how to perform targeted community engagement efforts effectively and intentionally when implementing climate-smart projects.
- Definitions of common terms to use during technical assistance consultations, engagement efforts and the development of project proposals.
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Sustaining Ecosystems for Climate Learning and Action
On September 9th and 10th, we held our first-ever Climate Action Symposium at the Washington, DC Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library, in collaboration with NSF, WebJunction, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, and Interactive Learning Dynamics. Over the two days, more than 40 participants discussed the potential role that libraries can play in addressing the public health impacts of climate change. Participants walked away eager to build on this pivotal exchange of ideas by expanding our outreach to the larger library world. As part of this effort, WebJunction will be hosting a series of webinars in the coming weeks, starting Oct 24th.
You can also read the conference background papers that lay the groundwork for the topic here: SSI - Evaluation and Research Reports
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| Exploring Local Waters: A Place-Based Approach to Water Education and Conservation
October 10th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Mountain Time
Join STAR Net and members of the We are Water project team as we delve into the unique water systems of the Four Corners Region of the southwest. We will highlight culturally relevant engagement strategies around local water topics, discuss place-based approaches to inspire action for local conservation efforts, and showcase how to plan and implement your own Water Celebration Day using the assets and partners in your community.
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Apply to Receive a FREE Magnetometer and Contribute to Space Weather Science!
October 23rd from 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Mountain Time
Join us to learn how your library can participate in the EZIE Mission, a collaboration between Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU APL) and NASA. Through the EZIE-Mag initiative, you can apply to receive a FREE magnetometer to study space weather and aurora science! The EZIE Mission is unique because it’s the first NASA mission where you and your community can directly engage with space weather and aurora research. They are offering 700 free magnetometers to libraries, classrooms, afterschool programs, and other educational groups across the country. Join this free STAR Net webinar to learn how to apply!
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“The STAR Library Network (STAR Net) is a hands-on learning network for libraries and their communities across the country. STAR Net focuses on helping library professionals build their STEM skills by providing “science-technology activities and resources” (STAR) and training to use those resources.
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STAR Net is built upon a strong network of collaborators and partners, led by the Space Science Institute’s (SSI) National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL).
Funding is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, NASA Office of STEM Engagement, and the NASA Science Mission Directorate.
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Webinar: Experience Solar Maximum with the Astronomical League’s Observing Challenge
by Claire Ratcliffe Adams (SSI)
Did you know that the Sun goes through its own phases? Approximately every 11 years, the Sun’s magnetic field goes through a cycle where the magnetic field completely flips, meaning that the Sun’s north and south poles switch places! Check out this webinar recording and solar resources!
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A PASSPORT TO THE UNIVERSE
by Martha Saladino at NASA’s Universe of Learning
Seward is a scenic town in south central Alaska. Typical activities in the area include wandering in the Kenai Fjords National Park, observing the wildlife at Resurrection Bay, and visiting the Alaska SeaLife Center. Yet, in the summer of 2022, the Seward Community Library & Museum put together a not-so-typical event, taking participants on a trip to discover the wonders of the universe beyond Earth and learn how we know about them.
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| The Sparkly Magic of Crystals!
by Caitlin Savage with Skokie Public Library
Check out a STAR Net Community Member Caitlin Savage's blog on their STEAM journey with a video and project all about crystals! Check out how they created sugar crystals and crystals made with Borax that can be made at home with supersaturated solutions.
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NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Launch
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Earth Science Week 2024 Contests
(Video, Photography, Visual Arts, Essay)
Submission Deadline:
October 18
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NASA Moon to Mars Architecture Art Challenge
Submission period ends: October 31
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NASA Space Place Art Challenge
Entry Deadline: Oct. 31
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