Climate change has been an urgent concern for decades, but with the increase in devastating natural disasters, a rise in food insecurity, and a decrease in biodiversity across the globe, more people are joining the fight to protect the earth. With the Climate Champions program, Mass Audubon is building a network of new and experienced changemakers. Participants in the Champions program will gain the knowledge, skills, inspiration, and connections needed to make change, together.

 Heather Packard, Mass Audubon’s Community Organizer will be sharing about the advocacy campaigns Climate Champions organize and how to get involved. She has worked for over 20 years managing volunteers and most recently worked at Small Planet Institute in Cambridge organizing climate and democracy advocacy. Heather holds a Master of Science in Non-Profit Management and a Bachelor of Science in Biology.