Through this program, members will have an opportunity to be introduced to the outdoor environment and will engage in local recreational activities designed to increase their ease and comfort outdoors, while fostering their appreciation of nature.

Members will be engaged in experiential hands-on learning to strengthen their understanding and support their engagement with community residents. This will weave environmental education into daily activities, centered around weekly themes related to climate change impacts and resiliency.

This can look like learning tailored to understanding the heat island effect, air quality impacts, increased flooding, waste reduction, greenhouse gas reduction, and green jobs.

Through outreach efforts, community members and AmeriCorps members will have greater awareness of local climate change concerns, city service providers, regulating authorities to contact with environmental and/or public health concerns, and local environmental organizations to connect with for volunteerism.

Members assist with improving hazard awareness through the use of measurement instrumentation. Climate READY members will conduct a Total Home Safety Assessment (THSA).

The results of this environmental assessment will educate community members about indoor air pollutants, mold sampling, energy efficiency lighting, and green infrastructure. Then members will intervene to help decrease the risk of flooding, mold, and other hazards.

In addition to the recreational exposure, Climate READY will increase members’ awareness of in-demand green job careers through exposure to Detroit’s green job network, and available internships.