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Prince George's County Climate Stewards Academy

Prince George’s County Climate Stewards Academy is a pilot education and stewardship training program that will support local climate preparedness while building the capacity of communities. The goal is to identify, train, and empower climate stewards to serve as community climate champions and lead local climate adaptation and resilience efforts. This inaugural training cohort will learn climate adaptation and resilience strategies, establish community connections, and gain the skills necessary to assess their communities and lead implementation projects. Participants in this pilot will be required to complete a final climate stewardship project and will be asked to provide program evaluation feedback on how to improve future offerings of the program.

The program, which will take place between February 22 and April 8, consists of in-person, live virtual, and self-paced online content.

Applications are due Tuesday, January 7. Apply Here

Prince George's County Neighborhood Planning Academy

Spring 2025 Session Neighborhood Planning Academy, at a Glance:

  • Who: County residents

  • Dates: Wednesdays, March 19 - April 30, 2025

  • Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  • Duration: Seven weeks

  • Format: Six virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams; the final session will be held in-person

  • Graduation and presentations: April 30, 2025 at Largo HQ

  • Committment: Attend six lectures, complete weekly homework, create a cumulative final project and two-minute presentation

  • Cost: Free

Applications for the next Neighborhood Planning Academy are now open! This program offers a unique opportunity for all Prince George's County residents to learn about urban planning and actively shape the future of Prince George's County.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays and span over seven weeks, starting on March 19, 2025 through April 30, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The first six sessions will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, providing a flexible and accessible learning experience. The final session will be an in-person graduation, featuring capstone project presentations that highlight your newly acquired skills and planning knowledge.

The curriculum covers essential topics in urban planning, community engagement, and sustainable development. This free program aims to empower you to actively engage in planning and decision-making processes within our communities.

To apply, please visit academy.pgplanning.com. The application deadline is January 31, 2025.

Space is limited in each academy session. After applications close, the team will select a diverse group of participants to represent our community. All applicants will be notified via email by February 28, 2025.

For any questions, please contact our team at PGCNPA@ppd.mncppc.org. Apply