Real Talk, Real Neighbors, Real Change
November Dialogue:
Climate Hope: Power of Local Communities
Tuesday, November 11 • 6:30 PM
Yusunas Meeting Room, DeKalb Public Library
Free & open to all
Feeling overwhelmed by the climate headlines? You’re not alone.
This month’s DeCarbon Dialogue invites neighbors to explore how community-led action can restore both hope and impact, even when national policy is stalled or contradictory.
Climate Hope: Power of Local Communities focuses on the psychologically positive effects of engaging in local adaptation, showing how participation builds resilience, reduces anxiety, and strengthens community connection.
Panelists from the Earth Fest Executive Planning Team — including sustainability specialists and clean-energy and green architecture pros — will share insights on how small, local projects can deliver outsized impact across Northern Illinois.
Benefits of Attending
The mental health benefits of taking a hopeful approach to climate action
Why local communities are faster, nimbler, and more impactful than top-down efforts
How to “weed through the noise” and focus on what really works
Snacks, conversation, and good neighbors
Why It Matters
DeCarbon Dialogues are designed to make climate adaptation approachable, hopeful, and hyper-local. Each monthly session (October–March) builds momentum toward DeKalb County Earth Fest 2026, helping residents turn conversation into action — one project, one neighbor, one spark at a time.
How Partners Can Help
Spread the word — share on your organization’s newsletter or social channels.
Co-host or sponsor refreshments, print materials, or signage.
Invite your networks — civic groups, classes, businesses, and faith communities — and your neighbors!
Collaborate on upcoming dialogues or project pilots.
About DeCarbon Dialogues
A six-part monthly series hosted by DeCarbon DeKalb, DeCarbon Dialogues brings neighbors together to explore practical, hopeful responses to climate change — one conversation at a time.
Each dialogue builds momentum toward DeKalb County Earth Fest 2026 and gives residents tools, ideas, and connections to make local change happen.
RSVP Free at DeCarbonDeKalb.com/decarbon-dialogues
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