Climate Trackers Information Session
Tuesday, May 17th 6:00PM-7:45PM – UPEI Faculty Lounge: UPEI Main Building, 550 University Ave, Charlottetown
Hosted by partners at the UPEI Climate Lab, the City of Charlottetown, and the Town of Stratford, this workshop will provide a brief background on the project, information about how to get involved, and why citizen science projects like this one are crucial to help scientists and municipal staff understand the local impacts of climate change and to use this data to inform municipal policy and climate change adaptation efforts.
Signs of Spring ‘Walkshop’
Saturday, May 28th 1:00PM-2:00PM – Robert Cotton Park, 57 Bunbury Road, Stratford
Hosted by Hannah Gehrels, the PEI Wild Child Programs Coordinator, this 'walkshop' takes participants on a journey through Robert Cotton Park to identify and discuss the beloved signs of spring and how some of these typical seasonal indicators are changing due to climate change. This event is family friendly and participants should dress for the weather/proper footwear for walking on varied terrain.
PEI Invasive Species and Climate Change
Tuesday, May 31st 6:00PM-7:00PM – Farm Center, 420 University Avenue, Charlottetown
Hosted by the PEI Invasive Species Council Coordinator - this workshop will discuss how to identify and manage invasive species on PEI as well as how climate change impacts invasive species.
Local Indicators of Climate Change
Wednesday, June 8th 6:00PM – 7:45PM – West Royalty Community Center, 1 Kirkdale Road, Charlottetown
Don Jardine of the UPEI Climate Research Lab will discuss his research and findings on the local impacts of climate change that are already being observed on PEI and climate change impacts e can expect to see in the coming years.
PRE-REGISTER for the information session & workshops here!