Climate Ride

Transforming the Conversation

What difference does it make if we really listen to the stories that people and places have to tell about climate change? Renowned climate scientist and communicator Katherine Hayhoe says the most important thing we can do in response to climate change is to talk to each other about it.

What does it take to restore our broken relationships with each other, and with our planet?  In the summer of 2021, 16 riders and their leaders were transformed by a journey, listening to the diverse voices of our country’s communities, experiencing a simple closeness to the land, and bringing their faith traditions of peace and justice as a unique lens on the climate crisis.

Watch the Climate Ride mini-Documentary

Engage the Story

Read and watch the many stories from the riders with the resources below

  • Meet the Riders

    Meet the Riders

    Learn why they care about the climate.

  • Explore the Route

    Explore the Route

    See where the trip went

  • Learn About the Trip

    Learn About the Trip

    Why did we do this?

Our Sponsors

We are grateful to our Lead Partner for the Climate Ride, Mennonite Economic Development Associates.

Logo for MEGA with green text and a stylized globe incorporated into the letter A.

Additional support is generously provided by our sponsors.

Advocate Sponsorship ($5,000-$10,000)

ReGen Inc. logo with green and black text and a circular arrow symbol.
Everence logo with a stylized green flower and the word 'Everence' in dark gray.

Ruth and Timothy Stoltzfus Jost


Partner Sponsorship ($1,000-$4,999)

Secure Futures logo with a sunburst design, text 'Secure Futures', tagline 'Resilient Solar Solutions', and a Certified B Corporation badge.
Hesston College logo with the tagline 'Start Here, Go Everywhere' and an arrow symbol.

Steve Brenneman

Ken Neufeld, Broker Associate with London Properties, Fresno CA


Contributing Sponsorship (<$1,000)

Logo of Eastern Mennonite School featuring stylized blue flames or leaves alongside the school's name in blue text.

Loren and Pat Swartzendruber


Additional support comes from the JustPax Fund, who are making the trip possible for a diverse group of riders by providing financial assistance for participants.  

JustPax Fund logo with autumn leaves and a gourd in reflection.