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Climate Adaptation Short Course
Recap of Session 2
In our second session, we focused on how to translate regional climate changes down to site-level concerns, and assess vulnerability for on-site natural resources. We discussed climate impacts of concern to our project areas. We also discussed some resources for finding more vulnerability information.

A few items from session 2:

We received many requests for specific resources in our breakout room conversations; we'll be following up on those in an email early next week!
Timely Opportunity!
Register to learn more about the Land Trust Alliance's Land and Climate Program grant funding opportunity. Register for an information session on May 13th!
This (and next) week's assignment
Our next session will be on Wednesday, May 25th, 10 - 11:30 am pacific (11aMT/12pCT/1pET) where we will discuss your adaptation projects.

Zoom link & Password for web sessions:

This Week:
  • Select a project site to use for your field activity.
  • Review the Quick Start Guide to Climate Adaptation and print off paper copies of any resources you want to take to your site visit.
  • Review any relevant impact and vulnerability resources (below). Complete the regional impacts column for Step 2.

Next Week:
  • Visit your project site and complete the worksheets from the Quick Start Guide. Due Monday, May 23rd.
  • Share your field site location, a picture of your site, and a brief description of your project site via the padlet app. Due Monday, May 23rd.
  • Get ready to share your experience and ideas during our May 25th session.

Have questions or need additional assistance? Schedule office hours to meet with an instructor here.

Contact us with any questions!
Review Climate Impacts & Vulnerabilities
There are many great resources related to climate change impacts! We've collected some of our favorites for the following regions:


You can also check out the National Climate Assessment as an entry point into additional climate data and resources.

Examine heat and hardiness zones for your plant species of interest.

For information on tree species and climate in the Midwest and Northeast, visit our Tree Species Risks page and use the filter to select your state.
Adaptation Strategies & Approaches
Review the menus of climate adaptation strategies and approaches and the compendium of adaptation approaches to see which may work best for your site.
Contact us!
Thank you for being part of the course, we are happy you are here. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions and schedule office hours to meet with an instructor.