News from the Niagara, Ontario-based citizens group, Greening Niagara, formerly Climate Change Niagara
Niagara’s population is becoming active where it relates to the urgency for climate initiatives. Please review the three events posted below and determine how you’d like to participate. And please share these invitations widely.
This past winter (2013/14) saw a record number of severe storms and polar vortex temperature drops that, among other things, froze virtually every drop of water roaring over Niagara Falls.
Note that all events are free, and all require an rsvp to help determine refreshments.
Thursday Nov 6th Climate, Engineering and Infrastructure, presenter is Greening Niagara’s Board Member Phil Curtis, arrive early, doors open at 5:30pm. Hosted by the Professional Engineers of Ontario
Friday Nov 7th A Regional Ecology Workshop, community mapping and determining the priority areas most in need of help, areas prone to flooding, high wind damage, low shade cover, erosion, etc Come out to lend your voice.
This event is moved throughout the Region, to enable us to understand the different requirements and beauty of each area. Please note that car pooling is available, just contact the office or connect with GREENING NIAGARA on FaceBook.
Port Colborne, Wainfleet, Niagara on the Lake, and West Lincoln are still underrepresented. Lunch included
Thursday Nov 13th A public event for discussion on the shipment and storage of high level nuclear waste. Held at the downtown Centennial Library in St Catharines. Hosted by the St Catharines and District Council of Women of which Greening Niagara is an Affiliate Member.
Jane Hanlon, Executive Director
GREENING NIAGARA (formerly Climate Action Niagara)
111 Church St, St Catharines, L2R 3C9
289-434-0474 info@greeningniagara.ca
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