This webinar is part of the Virginia Master Naturalist Continuing Education series.

Description: Our climate is changing and so is the story we're sharing with our audiences.  The National Network of Climate Change Interpreter's (NNOCCI) goal is to establish a national network of professionals who are skilled in communicating climate science to the American public.  Join Sarah Nuss, Education Coordinator from the Chesapeake Bay Virginia NERRs to learn about the NNOCCI study circles - what it is, why it's useful, and some basic tips to use with your audiences.  Participants will be introduced to the elements of strategic framing - a research-based communication tool.  Strategic framing helps you tell a story about climate change, to engage audiences in thinking productively, and to overcome traditional barriers when thinking about solutions.  

Presenter: Sarah Nuss, Education Coordinator, Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Sarah has been with the Reserve for the past 10 years, working with K-12 students, teachers, and the general public to increase knowledge and awareness about the Chesapeake Bay and issues surrounding it.  Sarah has a Masters of Science from the College of Charleston in Environmental Studies, and recently completed a study circle with NNOCCI.  Sarah serves on the Virginia Resource Use Education Council, is very active in the Mid-Atlantic Marine Educators Association, and is also a past Master Naturalist from the Peninsula Chapter.