We are the Worcester County Youth Action Board (WCYAB): a group of young adults who are working to end youth homelessness in Worcester County. We lead our own special projects to raise awareness and meet the needs of youth experiencing housing struggles in our community.
The goal of EcoYouth is to make local outdoor areas, nature skills, and environmental careers more accessible by exploring these topics with youth who are at-risk or have experienced housing problems. We are planning to hold a series of free workshops on Saturdays in May and June. Come to one workshop or attend them all!
Meals are provided for each workshop. Transportation can be provided upon request. Detailed information will be sent to registrants closer to the workshop date. Contact YAB@LUK.org with any questions.
Prizes will be given to participants who attend all workshops. We hope to see you there!
UPDATED: Green Futures: Sustainable Careers and Forest Skills
June 21, 9am-1:00pm, Fitchburg MA, Hosted by WCYAB and Anthony Brogno
Join us for a resume-building workshop and panel discussion designed to explore opportunities in the environmental field. Network with professionals from diverse sustainable sectors and hear firsthand about pathways into these careers. Afterwards, we will drive over to Crocker Conservation Area to walk the trails. Here we will learn the basics of wilderness survival and forest living with expedition leader, Anthony Brogno. Topics will include hands-on skills like shelter-building and staying safe in the woods.
Previous workshops:
Field to Fork: Exploring Small and Large-Scale Farming
May 17, 2025, 9am-noon, Rutland MA, Hosted by Dale Perkins
Get a firsthand look at the range of agriculture in New England with tours of Mesa Farm and Jordan Dairy Farm in Rutland, MA. We’ll start at Mesa Farm, a small, diverse homestead with animals, gardens, and hands-on learning, then head to the expansive Jordan Dairy to see how large-scale dairy and crop operations work. Discover how farms of all sizes contribute to local food systems.
Voices of Change: Advocating for Climate Justice
May 31, 9am-noon, Worcester MA, Hosted by Mass Audubon
Talk with Mass Audubon’s Youth Climate Leaders to discuss how climate change is impacting Worcester County and what climate justice looks like in our communities. You’ll hear from young activists working across the state and learn how to take action locally through advocacy, education, and community engagement. After the discussion, we’ll take a walk through Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary to explore how local ecosystems are connected to climate solutions.