Cornell Climate Tools for the Northeastern US
PNW Researchers and CLN Webinar Guests Expand Impact on AgClimate.net
John Abatzoglou and Sanford Eigenbrode have both contributed to the CLN Webinar Series. They have taken the information they shared here and expanded it to AgClimate.net providing web resources for the topics they discussed for the Climate Learning Network. The posts include links to the downscale climate data tools discussed by John and in depth descriptions of the pests Sanford presented. Please make sure to check out the posts if you attended the webinars and are looking for more information on these topics!
Southern Plains Climate Hub holds mitigation/adaption meeting
Climate, Forests and Woodlands COP joins forces with Climate Science Initiative to refine climate Extension programs
Climate, Forests and Woodlands and Climate Science Initiative members met last month in Burlington, VT. The 2016 Joint Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP) and the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) was the forum for a pre-conference workshop that focused on two priority items: efficient information delivery systems, and effective message crafting for learners interested in climate extension programs.
Using an innovative flipped classroom design, participants came ready to engage and collaborate after before-class work watching videos, reading reports and descriptions of the benefits of a flipped classroom. Applying this philosophy to create innovative programming around climate change was discussed in breakout groups, then discussions shared so everyone contributed and was exposed to the effective messaging lessons shared by the Tools for Engaging Landowners Effectively TELE group. Stay tuned to climate, forests and woodlands as they incorporate these lessons into their programming. 
CLN Climate Literacy Certificate under Development
The Climate Learning Network is developing a new climate literacy certification program for Extension personnel and others that provide assistance to farmers, landowners and foresters. The certification will help professionals incorporate climate science into their daily programming and decision making. Climate issues will soon have an impact on production across the globe. Integrating climate concepts into daily decision making will help you and your clients prepare for an uncertain future. If you already incorporate climate issues into your Extension programming we need you to help us develop and test this new program! Please contact cln@sref.info to become a member of our Climate Advisors Network.
