Senior Trent George recently attended the 9^th Annual Climate Leadership Summit and hosted the youth track of the conference. CLS9 brought together city, town and county leaders working to advance solutions to climate change in their communities. Trent is the founder of the Youth Environmental Club of Northeast Indiana, a student-led group for conservation-minded high schoolers. Partnering with local organizations and businesses, YECNI focuses on education, networking, and service opportunities to help students actively engage in conservation efforts. The club meets monthly, alternating between educational presentations and hands-on service projects.