The Madison College STEM Center and biology department are collaborating with several organizations to host a Youth Climate Conference at the college on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme of the conference is “Building a Sustainable Future.” 

The conference will include information tables, a keynote speaker, student presentations and round-table discussions about how to build a sustainable future. The cost for the event is free and it includes conference registration, parking and lunch. 

The keynote speaker will be McKenna Dunbar, the community engagement coordinator for the Virginia Sierra Club.  

 Students can sign up for the conference online. Advanced registration is required to participate in the event, and space is limited. Learn more about the event at https://www.theconnectiondane.org/webinar-registration. 

The event is sponsored by the Dane County Youth Environmental Committee, Dane County Office of Energy and Climate, United Nations Association of Dane County, Madison Gas & Electric, Alliant Energy, 10001ways.come/theconnectiondane.org, 350 Wisconsin, Solar Shares WI Coop, Wisconsin Creation Care Ambassadors, Healthy Climate Wisconsin and Wisconsin Energy Institute.