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Ground Up Advocacy Bootcamp

Get trained to make meaningful, sustainable change by rewilding spaces and advocating for improved environmental and human health.

About
The United by Nature Ground Up Advocacy Bootcamp is an inventine, virtual training intentionally built for emerging leaders. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of toxic chemicals, what it means to rewild spaces, and how environmental health intersects with human health.

Pesticide Education

Understand the history of pesticide use in our country, how we came to be reliant on toxic chemicals for lawn management, and why we're so obsessed with lawns in the first place.

Lawn Care Terminology

We throw around a lot of terms: synthetic pesticides, organic lawn care, rewilding, etc. Learn what these terms actually mean and how they inform our work.

Take Action

Learn how to identify key stakeholders and build a movement on your campus for healthier, safer, more biodiverse grounds.

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Our Process
The First HalfWe'll focus on the pesticide issue and will:

- Learn about the history of this work, started by what was formerly Re:wild Your Campus
- Dive into the history and ramifications of pesticide use
- Explore the differences between organic landcare, rewilding, and learn about the United by Nature theory of change
- Learn about the Roundup lawsuits and Dewayne “Lee” Johnson’s story
- Uncover the ways in which pesticide use is an environmental justice issue


The Second Half
We'll focus on starting a campaign, building a movement, and will:
- Create campaign goals
- Become familiar with power mapping and strategic outreach
- Explore how to effectively communicate with key stakeholders
- Officially start a campaign!