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promote electrification of landscaping equipment (perhaps a swap out program similar to what Durham <br />County did), promote e-bikes and EV, induction ovens, etc. We could even do an electrification demo <br />day at Blackwood Farm that shows off electric landscaping equipment, EVs, etc. It was mentioned that <br />the upcoming Orange County Ag Summit is interested in showcasing electric tractors and other electric <br />farm equipment too. <br />Future ideas for other years, included Year of: community resilience, LEDs, Tree, compost, and solar. <br />Next the group brainstormed ways that we are engaging with Youth in climate action and discussed <br />opportunity areas to improve their participation in our climate projects and efforts. <br />What’s Happening Now Obstacles to Engaging <br />Youth <br />Opportunity Areas <br />Summer Camp Transportation Young people are interested in <br />hearing about more <br />opportunities – we can engage <br />Environmental clubs <br />Hosting Eco Studio Interns from <br />UNC <br />Funding Engaging youth on advisory <br />boards – Carrboro has a seat on <br />their board which has proven to <br />be an effective conduit for <br />exchanging information <br />Steam program at Glenwood Paid internships Our Climate Action Plans have <br />opportunities for students to <br />engage with projects <br />Composting at CHCCS Overall frustration from <br />students that they are having to <br />deal with this problem <br />Piggybacking on other student <br />interests/programming: <br />gardening, scouting, <br />planetarium, etc. <br />4-H community garden in <br />Hillsborough <br />Needing adults to help facilitate <br />engagement <br />Engaging families <br />OC High Schools have <br />environmental clubs <br />Communicating out what is <br />happening <br />Engaging <br />teachers/advisors/mentors <br />Libraries do programs for kids <br />each week <br />Student Climate Summit <br />Sunrise Movement – <br />UNC/Durham <br />Orange Soil and Water Earth <br />Week <br />Orange County Creek Week <br />Program at EPA for AP Students <br />Urban Sustainability Solutions <br />working with students on <br />workforce development <br />through OC grant program