Recharge, Reflect, and Rise to Climate Action

Sustaining the planet starts with sustaining yourself. Let’s get grounded, get inspired, and get going.

Embark on Outdoor Adventures with Stanford Earth Explorers (SEE)

Join field trips ranging from day hikes to week-long expeditions that strengthen your connection to the Earth while building community. SEE makes earth science field experiences accessible to all Stanford students, offering a hands-on way to deepen your relationship with the natural world.

Start an “All We Can Save” Circle

Following the steps of previous Stanford students, lead a 10-session experience based on the groundbreaking All We Can Save anthology. Build meaningful connections through dialogue and collaborate on climate solutions that strengthen your sense of community and shared purpose.

Enroll in “Contemplative Competence for Sustainability of Public and Planetary Health and Well-being”

Develop skills to address climate change effectively through this Haas Center-certified Cardinal Course that balances contemplative practices with climate science. Learn evidence-based techniques for managing eco-emotions while building the awareness, compassion, and wisdom needed to implement climate solutions.

Find Tranquility in Contemplative Spaces across Campus

Destress, reflect, and reconnect with nature when climate concerns feel overwhelming at spaces including the Windhover Center, the Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden, and Lake Lagunita.

Unwind through Free Yoga and Meditation

Participate in free yoga and meditation sessions every Monday to Thursday designed to help you center yourself and offer practical tools for navigating climate emotions.

Volunteer on the O’Donohue Family Educational Farm and Muwekma Native Plants Garden

From harvesting fresh produce, to planting new crop rotations and composting, these spaces are great hands-on learning opportunities for you to meet like-minded environmentalists, develop practical farming skills, and support Indigenous-led agroecological practices. Getting outdoors and volunteering with others is a great way to contribute to your wellness practice and give back to the land!

Explore Community-Minded Climate Interventions at Stanford Psychiatry

CIRCLE (Community-minded Interventions for Resilience, Climate Leadership, and Emotional Well-being) at Stanford Psychiatry develops mental health interventions to improve resilience against climate distress and to grow networks of trained practitioners who can support climate-mental health intersections.

Immerse Yourself in the Arts through Stanford Arts Prescribing Program

Receive a personalized “arts prescription” connecting you with campus arts activities tailored to your interests and well-being needs. Strengthen your capacity for climate resilience while improving your sense of belonging and community through cultural engagement.