Are you wondering how you can take action to make a difference in slowing climate change? Which actions will be most impactful? Where should you focus your efforts? Presenters from Regenerate BC take us on a 1-day deep dive into the climate science and solutions. Leave with a solid grasp of the science and the solutions, and a sense of hope for the future!
This full-day course will take you through many aspects of climate science and how to take action – in your own home, in your neighbourhoods or communities and as an advocate in the community at large. It draws on the work of Regeneration with the understanding that many of the solutions we need for the climate crisis already exist! A New Westminster City councillor and staff from the City’s Climate Action team will be in attendance to help participants understand municipal context and create plans for engagement. Feel empowered to take action in your home and community.
There will be a 35 minute break for lunch, and a light, plant-rich lunch will be provided. Participants may wish to bring their own lunch as we are not able to accommodate food allergies or preferences. **Please note – if you are registering after October 30, the catering order has already been submitted, so please bring your own lunch. Thanks for your understanding.**
Participants who wish to join via Zoom instead of in person, can watch for the first few hours to learn about the climate science. The rest of the day will be in small groups dedicated to laying out paths to action and is best experienced in person.
Ages 14+
What previous attendees have said:
“Presenters were inspiring and kind!”
“I am encouraged by actions occurring in my city.”
“Meeting others with similar concerns is inspiring!”
Presenters:
Kristen Andrews attended a RegenerateBC course a few years ago on getting into climate action. The course inspired her to volunteer to teach others about climate solutions and to be a part of creating the New Westminster Climate Action Hub, an organization focused on speeding up climate solutions adoption in our own community. She has a background working in public libraries and is passionate about public education on this most important topic of our times.
With over 30 years as an educator, Karen Crosby’s passion for climate solutions started about 6 years ago when she was shocked to learn about our human impacts on the Earth at a naturalists’ conference. Since then, she has worked with her community and city council on their climate action strategies, and become part of the team of RegenerateBC’s facilitators, giving sessions in schools as well as community venues.
Cheryl Lewis is a leader in climate solutions at the personal and community. For example, her home now includes climate-friendly solutions such as a heat pump, solar panels and high-level energy efficiency. She also presents climate solution sessions at businesses and facilitates sessions with the RegenerateBC team.
Jennifer Nathan shares over 30 years of climate activism with a depth of knowledge augmented by her science teaching background. She has experience as a park naturalist, in working on the legal aspects of climate justice, as a guest speaker at many events and many other projects. (see https://gooderhamnathan.com/about-us/ for more information about her legal experience).
This course is part of BC Library Association’s Climate Action Week, a province-wide initiative to highlight the ways communities and libraries are taking action in the climate crisis. Check out all the climate action events at the New Westminster Public Library from November 2-8! nwpl.ca/climate