Ground Up Advocacy Bootcamp

Want to make real, lasting change on your campus or in your community to combat climate change and biodiversity loss? You’re in the right place!

The journey begins here.

Our Ground Up Advocacy Bootcamp is a cutting-edge, virtual training intentionally built for emerging community leaders. The training emphasizes coalition building, multimedia training, campaign strategy, and volunteer recruitment in addition to herbicide-specific education.

During the bootcamp, we’ll take a look at pesticides and their impacts on human and environmental health, all while providing participants with the advocacy and organizing skills to enact change in their communities.

Participants walk away with a deeper understanding of toxic chemicals, what it means to rewild spaces, the intersection of human and environmental health, and how these issues tie back to social justice and climate change.

Our bootcamp is free for students, we ask that community members pay a $50 suggested donation.

The next Ground Up Advocacy Bootcamp will take place on January 20th. You can register for the next Bootcamp here. 
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The details

  • The first half of the Bootcamp focuses on the pesticide issue. During the first half, participants will:

    • Learn about Re:wild Your Campus
    • Dive into the history and ramifications of pesticide use
    • Explore the differences between organic landcare, rewilding, and learn about the Re:wild Your Campus 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 focuses on starting a campaign and building a movement. During the second half participants will:

    • Create campaign goals
    • Become familiar with power mapping and strategic outreach
    • Explore how to effectively communicate with key stakeholders
    • Officially start a campaign!

    Upcoming Sessions

    Bootcamps take place biannually in the summer and winter. Our last bootcamp occurred on August 19th, 2025.   The next Ground Up Advocacy Bootcamp is January 20th! Register today!
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