Hello Ecolog users, For those of you in the Vermont/New Hampshire portion of New England I've been organizing an evening climate adaptation event to take place on September 18th. It is focused on expanding awareness of climate adaptation strategies, promoting a citizen science project implemented by the local museum, and offering local citizens a chance to ask questions of local experts in the fields of weather and climate studies.
It is free and informal. Any of you than can make it would be very welcome and if you know other folks who would be interested and are in the region I'd appreciate it if they were made aware of this event as well. Ecolog will not allow me to attach a copy of the flyer, but the pertinent information is in the body of the text below. Thank you all very much *The Climate, Citizen Science, and You * *Have you been curious about the weather? Do you want to learn about the climate? Would you like to be more active in your community and become a citizen scientist? * *Learn about this and more in an evening with The Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Staying Connected Initiative.* *On September 18th (Tuesday) - 7-9pm At the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium* *Free* *Hear from keynote speakers*: *Christopher Hilke*—Program Manager for the National Wildlife Federation's Climate Adaptation Program in the Northeast Region speaks on the climate and how we can be better prepared for upcoming events. & *Chris Bouchard*— “Eye on the Sky” meteorologist speaks about the weather and what it tells us about the climate. Learn about *The Fairbanks Museum Community of Observers*, become a member, expand your role in the community. The Staying Connected Initiative, in conjunction with the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium and the National Wildlife Federation, is pleased to bring you an opportunity to hear from and speak with experts in the fields of weather and climate. People who live right here and share the same concerns as you. Christopher Hilke will outline some of the ways we can prepare ourselves and our towns for expected changes in the climate. Chris Bouchard will speak about what the weather tells us about the climate and about the long history of data collection the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium has. Leila Nordmann will tell us about The Fairbanks Museum Community of Observers project, how you can take part in a local citizen science project, and how you can contribute to local science and education projects. We look forward to seeing you and your friends at the Fairbanks Museum. For more information contact: Neahga Leonard email: [email protected] cell: 802-595-1107
