Submitted by San Juan Island Conservation District.

Two weeks ago, the Lopez Library buzzed with curiosity and determination as members of the Youth Conservation Corps dove deep into climate change — its science, impacts and the local solutions within our reach. This article marks the second installment of the “Nature Nugget” series, offering a peek into how our islands’ youth are engaging with the natural world and shaping their community’s future.

As noted in the first Nature Nugget, the YCC kicked off its season with “a sense of hope and promise,” eager to “tend to the land and learn by doing.” A recent Friday session at the library embodied this spirit with a collaborative climate education event led by Nikyta Palmisani and Chom Greacen.

The session introduced crew members to Climat

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