Lecture program led by: Dr. Mitch Wagener
Climate change is the greatest challenge we face and our greatest long-term problem. In a warmer world, weather events will be more severe, sea levels higher, and people will be displaced. The study of climate change is developing very quickly and significant new information is coming out—literally—every day. During this online workshop, we will explain the basics of climate change and incorporate much of this new information, so we can briefly describe our current expectations on the future of the climate.
We will then focus specifically on the likely challenges that gardeners and farmers will face from fewer pollinators, new and different pest species and changes in patterns of temperature and precipitation.
Dr. Mitch Wagener teaches climate ecology, entomology, and related courses at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. In 2019, he received the Aquarion Environmental Champion Award, Individual Communication category. That same year Dr. Wagener received an official citation from the Connecticut General Assembly for his efforts in climate change education and community service. His research interests include the impact of historical events—such as the Industrial Revolution—on the environment.
Please contact the education department with any questions. Bartlett Arboretum Education Department: 203-883-4035
Location: Digital Webinar presented on Zoom.us
Guests do not need a zoom account but it is recommended that you download the app for free ahead of the presentation. https://zoom.us/download
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Cost: $15 to attend. Members can take advantage of a $10 discount at check-out!
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