Checklists & Partnerships
Utility & Municipal Efficiency Programs/Infrastructure (energy, water, food, waste, etc.)
Green Review (business checklist related to the Meridian Green Star Program)
Home*A*Syst (MSUE Program)
Simple Handbook for Citizen Activists (David Suzuki Foundation)
Study Circles (see Community Toolbox)
What national and/or statewide programs, campaigns, and organizations might partner?
Americorp
Sierra Club, National Audubon Society
Nature Centers
Earth Clubs
Utility Efficiency Programs
MSU Extension and Outreach
Dept. of Interior - Midwest Conservation Blueprint
No Child Left Indoors/Inside
https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Participate/No-Child-Left-Indoors.aspx
https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Participate/No-Child-Left-Indoors.aspx
How can the University Help local and regional teams with specific goals, needs, interests, etc.?
locating resources and experts, match-making
role of MSU Office of Sustainability
technological resources and support - databases, listservs, student projects, etc.
Other individuals & organizations
Terry Link: Activist, Librarian, former MSU Sustainability Director
Laura Young: MSU Office of Sustainability
Organizations (~100 orgs in Greater Lansing) draft
Potential Questions/Appreciative Inquiry
Who/What are similar groups in our community, region, State, nation...?
Earth is My Home (EIMH) as a way to help communities address their Climate Action Goals and Plans?
How might EIMH be a value added for churches, neighborhood organizations, businesses, schools, or other groups with similar goals?
How could I use EIMH?
Tell about events, activities, volunteer opportunities, current programs, etc.
Use to explore interests and needs in the community
Evaluation
My Link to Qualetrics Eval