Inspiring Hope and Action for Planetary Health: Insights from Seeding Action and Caretakers of Wonder

Saturday, September 28, 2024

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM US CDT

Location: S103D

Session Leader(s)

Rose Hendricks, PhD

Association of Science and Technology Centers
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Presenter(s)

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Theresa A. Donofrio, PhD

Association of Science and Technology Centers
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Brenda Baker

Madison Children’s Museum
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Amanda Strobel

This session will showcase a range of strategies for museums and caregivers to help our audiences relate to climate change and other planetary health challenges in hopeful and empowering ways. It will be led by Seeding Action and Caretakers of Wonder, two networks that support science centers and museums to engage with their communities planetary health. Both groups will share evidence-based recommendations, resources, and examples for communicating in ways that spark a sense of active hope and encourage participation in solutions.