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SUMMARY:Bath Climate Conversations: Nature Based Solutions to Climate Change and What You Can Do to Help
DESCRIPTION:Learn about nature-based solutions that can help us to limit 
 and adapt to climate change and discuss ways we can apply these solutions 
 to benefit communities and the environment in our part of Maine. Two 
 experts will share examples of nature-based solutions\, like conserving and 
 restoring ecosystems\, using agricultural practices that reduce emissions 
 and trap carbon\, managing healthy forests\, and integrating nature into 
 urban areas. Another solution that can trap carbon and benefit ecosystems 
 that will be shared is biochar\, a charcoal that can be produced from plant 
 matter and stored in the soil.\n\nThe presenters for this program are 
 Andrew Whitman and Peter Arnold.\n\nAndrew Whitman is the Climate and 
 Forest Carbon Specialist at the Maine Department of Agriculture\, 
 Conservation and Forestry. He has a wealth of experience in forest 
 science\, conservation\, and management in New England and Maine\, and has 
 held roles as a field researcher\, project manager\, strategic planner\, 
 program leader\, and policy developer. He spent a significant portion of 
 his career at Manomet\, a prominent conservation science nonprofit and 
 holds a Master of Science degree in Wildlife Ecology from the University of 
 Maine.\n\nPeter Arnold has pursued many interests in the general field of 
 sustainability including: organic gardening\, alternative building\, 
 renewable energy\, composting\, making biochar\, growing microgreens\, 
 seaweed farming\, foraging and wild-crafting. Professionally\, he served in 
 the Peace Corps\, taught homebuilding at the Shelter Institute\, built 
 passive solar homes\, worked as a licensed Social Worker (LCSW)\, harvested 
 seaweed\, and spent a dozen years at the Chewonki Foundation guiding their 
 sustainability programs focused on renewable energies. Peter currently 
 directs RePower Wiscasset\, a collective interested in developing an 
 “Energy Village” on town owned land in Wiscasset. His interest in 
 biochar stems from its ability to lower atmospheric CO2 at any scale from 
 personal to large businesses.\n\n \n\nBath Climate Conversations is a 
 continuing series focused on learning\, discussing\, and connecting around 
 ways to sustain and support our vibrant town as climate change occurs. 
 Hosted by Bath Climate Action Commission in partnership with KELT and the 
 Patten Free Library and presented in person and/or on Zoom.  Registration 
 is required for Zoom only.
LOCATION:Community Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Lackoff":MAILTO:hlackoff@pattenfreelibrary.org
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Speaker
CONTACT;CN="Hannah Lackoff":MAILTO:hlackoff@pattenfreelibrary.org
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