Sustainable Futures Summit #SFS25

Join Erik Torstensson, founder of Strawbees, as he shares the story behind a global learning tool born from recycled materials and powered by creativity. Discover how Strawbees combines sustainability, hands-on prototyping, and robotics to empower the next generation of problem-solvers through playful engineering and purposeful design.

Join past participants of the Mid-Hudson Young Environmental Scientists program to learn more about their experiences doing ecology research.

Dive into an exciting journey with the League for Green Leaders, where you become an eco-hero solving real-world sustainability challenges! Through interactive gameplay, collaboration, and creative problem-solving, you'll explore climate change solutions and develop global citizenship skills. Lead the way toward a greener future while having fun and making a difference!

The Rhinebeck Civics class offers students the opportunity to pursue community based projects in partnership with local experts and municipalities. Current and former Civics students will present their sustainably themed projects along with discussion on the impact of those projects. Topics may include pollinator gardens, hydroponic food production and repurposing of recycled materials.