The climate crisis is becoming more urgent every year, but it’s so big and scary that we often struggle with where to start. In this gentle five-week online class, we’ll make space for our feelings and work toward achievable individual and collective ideas for healing ourselves and our planet. With a mix of small group discussion through forum posts, journalling, meditation, and resources from the Climate Wayfinding program, come discover that joy is possible as we engage our imaginations to create a better, fairer, sustainable world for everyone to live in. 

This flexible discussion-forum class will be on the Canvas platform. You will receive a log-in from Julianne once you register and pay for the class. It is not meant to be arduous or time-consuming. You simply drop into the online class during the active participation window of Tuesday and Wednesday each week for 5 weeks, read what Julianne and your classmates have posted, and respond as you have the time to do so.

Each week, we’ll do a one-word feeling check-in, focus on one element of climate, talk about one messy emotion, and learn a creative practice together. I’ll offer optional homework to reinforce the concepts, and pose some questions for discussion in each forum.

You read and answer the questions during the Tuesday and Wednesday active participation window, as you have time and capacity around your other work and life commitments. Then during the rest of the week you slowly put some of the discussion elements into practice in your life, until we come back together the following week. Together we’ll build a supportive community of people dedicated to healing ourselves and our planet to create a better world.

Expect to be inspired, to learn new strategies for finding joy within the climate crisis and imagining a more sustainable future for everyone during our 5 week class.

Joy at the End of the World – ONLINE – Upcoming 2026 Class Schedule

April 14 – May 13, 2026 (Active participation window of Tuesday & Wednesday each week)

October 20 – November 18, 2026 (Active participation window of Tuesday & Wednesday each week)

Cost: $125.00 per 5-week session

To register for an upcoming Joy at the End of the World online climate class session, please email julianne@rubyfinchbooks.com.

FAQs for Joy at the End of the World Online Class

How does registration work? 

• Email julianne@rubyfinchbooks.com and tell Julianne which class session you want to register for. You’ll receive an invoice for $125.00 via email and your registration is not complete until you pay via e-transfer or by credit card. Then you will receive more information on the class and your Canvas log-in link by email just before the class begins. 

Can I get a refund if I can no longer take the class? 

• Absolutely! Full refunds are given up to two weeks before the class begins. After that, your tuition goes toward a future class date. 

How will these online classes work? 

• Classes will be held online through a learning platform called Canvas. Each week for 5 weeks, there will be brief discussion forums where we learn about how to find joy in the ongoing climate crisis. Julianne will pose discussion questions based on the material, and each person in the class will respond so we can all learn from each other. The forums are open for comments during the active participation window of Tuesday & Wednesday each week, and we put the concepts into practice during the other 5 days. The focus will be on learning about healing strategies and care for ourselves and others in a fun, supportive, and flexible atmosphere. 

Oh no – registration for the class I want is full! What now? 

• Email julianne@rubyfinchbooks.com and ask to go on the wait list. More class sessions may be offered depending on interest or you’ll have first chance at registration for the next climate class. 

What can I expect each week in the online class? 

• You can expect mindfulness practices like deep breathing and one-word feeling check-ins. There will be journaling, sharing, connection, and self-care. You can expect vulnerability and support in a safe online environment.

Sounds like a fun time! How do I sign up? 

• Email julianne@rubyfinchbooks.com and tell Julianne you’d like to register for Joy at the End of the World (or ask any other questions you may have). I look so forward to meeting you and learning with you!