Imagine a more playful, joyful, and creative climate space.
Interactive workshops & training
Creative facilitation consulting
Curated resources to build resilience
The Lighter Side of Climate
helps sustainability students, leaders, and changemakers reimagine their connection to climate
and amplify their impact.
“Play is training for the unexpected.”
— Mark Bekoff, American Biologist
Why Joy? Why Now?
No doubt about it - climate change is Serious Business. However, it’s clear that fear-based messaging shuts people down, burns them out, and ultimately leads to disengagement.
Our approach flips the script.
Because it’s not just about persistence -
it’s about the transformative power of joy, delight and wonder to shape a thriving world.
How we help
Interactive Workshops
Transform your climate work in just a few hours or days with our online and in-person sessions. We help your team or organization reimagine your approach to climate through hands-on learning, peer connection, and actionable strategies that don’t suck.
Facilitation Consulting
We provide personalized guidance on integrating tools and resources into your work, helping you design and deliver more engaging, effective events.
Restorative Retreats
Step away from the stress and immerse yourself in a multi-day retreat designed to restore, refresh, and realign your purpose. Return with a renewed sense of motivation—and a toolkit of strategies to sustain your energy.
Curated Resources & Tools
We provide practical, everyday tools to keep you inspired, engaged, and effective. Be on the lookout for Joy & Climate Cards and on-demand courses!
Imagination
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Delight
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Transformation
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Imagination · Delight · Transformation ·
Resilience
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Connection
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Possibility
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Resilience · Connection · Possibility ·
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"Casey is an exceptional facilitator who creates a welcoming and engaging environment for all participants. His ability to break down complex concepts into practical, relatable scenarios makes learning both accessible and enjoyable. With his warmth, approachability, and skill in fostering collaboration, he effortlessly brings groups of all sizes together for productive and playful experiences."
Carrie T., Non-profit Exec. Dir. -
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"As an environmental studies student, I found Climate Camp to be a very reassuring space. This field can feel like a heavy, discouraging burden sometimes, and climate advocacy is always so future-facing. But at Climate Camp, I was reminded that we still have a lot to enjoy right now—and that's incredibly important. My favorite part was exactly that: being present and fully aware of what still exists around us."
Sara E., Environmental Studies Student -
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“The first time I joined a meeting with Tamara, I immediately felt safe and lifted up - though I can’t quite articulate “how” it happened! Since then, it’s happened consistently each time I’ve been in conversation with her. Through some sort of ‘facilitative magic’, she creates a safe space that is respectful, creative, and welcoming. Spending time with her is a treat, and I appreciate each opportunity to do so!”
Karen W., Founder - Climate Non-profit -
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"Climate Camp is a truly life-changing experience. It compassionately invites you to find the joy in life, to engage your fear and pain not as enemies, but as friends, and to understand and trust in the humanity of others despite seemingly insurmountable differences. Climate Camp helped me understand that to understand and heal yourself is to understand and heal the divisions in our society."
Briana W., Sustainable Ag. Researcher -
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"Casey helped bring a positive and optimistic approach to the work ahead that resonated strongly with our stakeholders. We received nothing but compliments and positive praise for the work that he did for us… we were so pleased with his approach and delivery that we are excited to be working with him again this year to continue our planning work.”
Dave B., University Sustainability Director
