<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:dc='http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/' xmlns:geo='http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#' xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' version='2.0' xmlns:xCal='urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:xcal'><channel><title>Calendar - Institute of Environmental Research and Education</title><link>https://events.unf.edu/department/institute_of_environmental_research_education/calendar</link><description>Calendar - Institute of Environmental Research and Education</description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:28:58 -0400</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><language>en-us</language><generator>Localist</generator><item><title>Jun 1, 2026: Youth Environmental Summer Summit (YESS) at Building 43, Adam W. Herbert University Center</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Youth Environmental Summer Summit (YESS) is a free, half‑day, on‑campus experience at the University of North Florida that brings high‑school students together to explore environmental topics, share ideas, and engage in collaborative, college‑level learning. Participants gain an early preview of environmental science and environmental studies at UNF, while connecting with faculty, programs, and environmental opportunities both on campus and in the local community. Lunch is included.</p>

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<p>Note: This event is exclusively for the accepted 2026-2027 cohort of the Youth Environmental Leadership Program</p>

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