Climate Corps is a paid fellowship program for youth ages 15-22 who have an interest in sustainability and community work. As a Climate Corps fellow, you get paid to learn about climate change, engage in research, and work at Eastie Farm.
Introducing: Our 2024 Year-long Climate Corps Cohort!
Our self-titled ‘Evergreen’ youth cohort is up and running! They are:
- Developing green job skills (urban farming, coastal resilience, policy work, and more!)
- Learning where our food comes from, who grows it, and how to grow the local food system
- Learning about climate change and solutions through scientific and social science research
- Collaborating with Emerald Tutu and Northeastern’s Marine Science Center & School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
- Making Boston more sustainable and supporting the East Boston community
- Becoming environmental advocates!
Get to know the year-long fellows, and say hi if you see them around!
Yared
“Me gusta salir a caminar conocer lugares. Me gustaría aprender como poder dirigir un programa como este.”
I like to go out for walks and see places. I would like to learn how to direct a program like this.
Ada
“Me inscribi al programa por que quiero aprender sobre como funciona y crecer intelectualmente sobre el medio ambiente y ayudar a la comunidad con la amabilidad y con ayudas comunitarias, aportando a la gente muy buenas ayudas. Me gustaria aprender sobre como cuidar el ambiente y cultivar plantas. Me gustaria aprender a trabajar en comunidad.”
I signed up for the program because I want to learn about the environment and grow intellectually, and help the community with kindness and community aid – providing people with very good help. I would like to learn about how to take care of the environment and grow plants. I would like to learn to work in community.
Ilaria
“I joined the program because I wanted to connect myself to the earth, and learn to do my part. My interests and hobbies include all things musical and artistic. I’m excited to learn more about the earth and what I can do to help save it.”
Me uní al programa porque quería conectarme con la tierra y aprender a hacer mi parte. Mis intereses y pasatiempos incluyen todo lo musical y artístico. Estoy emocionado de aprender más sobre la Tierra y lo que puedo hacer para ayudar a salvarla.
Nayeli
“Me uní al programa porque me parecía muy interesante. Me gustaría aprender más sobre cómo cambiar el medio ambiente.”
I joined the program because I found it very interesting. I would like to learn more about how to change the environment.
Damien
“I joined this program in hopes of staying in this field and learning more about sustainable farming. My generation is the future and I understand the importance of farming because as our environment changes […] we need to grow with nature and find the best ways to work with mother nature while also making a positive impact.”
Me uní a este programa con la esperanza de permanecer en este campo y aprender más sobre la agricultura sostenible. Mi generación es el futuro y entiendo la importancia de la agricultura porque a medida que nuestro entorno cambia, necesitamos crecer con la naturaleza y encontrar las mejores formas de trabajar con la madre naturaleza y al mismo tiempo generar un impacto positivo.
Jose Manuel
“Me inscribí al programa porque me interesó y porque quería aprender más sobre lo que hacen mis intereses es aprender algo nuevo cada día. Me gustaría aprender sobre la agricultura y sobre como podemos cultivar de maneras más efectivas y eficientes.”
I signed up for the program because I was interested and I wanted to learn more about things; my interest is learning something new every day. I would like to learn about agriculture and how we can grow crops in more effective and efficient ways.
Christian
“I joined the program because I know I can learn a lot from the experience and meet other knowledgeable people. In general I’m very exited to learn about climate and food justice, and ways I can help my community.”
Me uní al programa porque sé que puedo aprender mucho de la experiencia y conocer a otras personas conocedoras. En general, estoy muy emocionado de aprender sobre la justicia climática y alimentaria, y las formas en que puedo ayudar a mi comunidad.
Gabriel
“I joined this program after studying geography and environmental sustainability, I learned about how harmful our industrial food system is […] and I’ve been passionate about food justice/agroecology ever since! I worked at an organic farm last summer and this program’s focus on food/climate justice really appealed to me!”
Me uní a este programa después de estudiar geografía y sostenibilidad ambiental, aprendí lo dañino que es nuestro sistema alimentario industrial […] ¡Desde entonces me apasiona la justicia alimentaria/agroecología! Trabajé en una granja orgánica el verano pasado y este ¡El enfoque del programa en la justicia alimentaria y climática realmente me atrajo!
Isis
“Me gusta mucho las plantas, animales, tejer un poco sobre la historia y me gusta estar conectada con la naturaleza. Unas de mis metas futuras es pode ir a lugares retirados de la ciudad he incluso poder vivir en algunas zonas tranquilas.”
I really like plants, animals, weaving in a little about history, and I like being connected with nature. One of my future goals is to be able to go to places removed from the city and be able to live in some quiet areas.
Stay tuned for more updates from our current fellows and our new after-school and summer cohorts!
Questions? Email us at climatecorps@eastiefarm.com
We are advocates for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable present and future. That means investing our time and labor into building a local, healthy food system, getting people reconnected to each other and the earth, and solving the problems of today with climate-positive solutions for a more livable future.
“Climate Corps made me feel connected to my community – meeting new people, being able to hear and learn about others’ stories and challenges , and being able to help people. Even to the point of getting to teach little kids about our environment and how to keep it safe, explaining all about climate change. This program means so much to me. Just how everyone is so kind and generous. I’m so grateful that I’m still being educated by everyone around me about so much more than I had ever known of.”
Climate Corps member 2022