Community outreach and engagement is an important part of ResilientWoodsHole's work. We have extensively engaged the Woods Hole community, including residents, business owners, employees, and town of Falmouth, along with visitors and other climate resilience organizations. Our outreach and engagement has included workshops, community meetings, presentations, participation in events, collaborations with other organizations, and other forms of stakeholder engagement.
Current Activities
RWH Ambassador Program
The ResilientWoodsHole Ambassador Volunteer Program invites community members to engage in promoting resilience and education in Woods Hole. Ambassadors support RWH's Outreach and Engagement Program by leading the RWH Climate Walking Trail, assisting with events, and participating in presentations for schools and organizations. Participants gain valuable experience in public outreach and science communication while fostering a sense of community and environmental responsibility.
For more information, visit the RWH Ambassador webpage.
RWH Climate Walking Trail
In October 2023, RWH launched the RWH Climate Walking Trail, a self-guided tour around Woods Hole that highlights local climate vulnerabilities, shares findings from our assessments, and showcases our actions. You can explore the trail through the RWH app or online. Since its launch, over 1,500 people have participated, and we’ve hosted guided walks, including a recent event for the Barnstable Land Trust in September 2024.
Nobska Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
RWH teamed up with the Nobska Lighthouse and Maritime Museum to create a climate resilience exhibit, which opened in May 2024 and is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The exhibit features a 3D model of Woods Hole, a post for the RWH Climate Walking Trail, historic and current photos, and insights on climate change in the area. Additionally, RWH developed a 13th stop for the trail, highlighting the Nobska neighborhood and the vulnerabilities of the two low access roads to the museum.
For hours and directions, check out the museum website!
RWH researchers have presented on Woods Hole sea level rise and flooding projections, and our initiative to many different organizations throughout the years, including the Children's School of Science, WHOI Marine Policy Center, Town of Falmouth Select Board, West Falmouth Public Library,
RWH launched the Neighborhood Working Groups (NWG), which met three times over 2023 to discuss climate change impacts, sea level rise and flooding projections, adaptation strategies and areas within their neighborhood that are of concern. Each NWG was made up of 1-2 neighborhoods in Woods Hole and comprised of 5-15 residents. You can read the summary of each meeting and a resources on the