2012 Sources of Knowledge Forum: Climate Change
The fourth Sources of Knowledge Forum, “Climate Change: What Might it Mean for the Bruce?” is scheduled for April 28-29, 2012.
This year’s 2012 Climate Change Forum is sold out. If you would like to be added to our Waiting List for this year’s forum or if you would like to be notified in advance of next year’s forum, please contact us. Dinner & Speaker Tickets are still available. The cost for this Saturday evening event is $35. Contact us to reserve.
Photo by Bill Caulfeild-Browne Storm at Big Tub Lighthouse Tobermory Ontario
Weather we understand. Climate is another matter entirely.
Wildlife normally found around the equator is reported to be migrating away to more temperate climes at an alarming rate. That includes people. I have a nightmare – that the polar ice caps have melted enough to submerge half of Florida and the American seaboards, driving people inland and north. The Bruce Peninsula becomes overrun, crowded. The surge of wildlife competes with the burgeoning population.
CLIMATE CHANGE; WHAT MIGHT IT MEAN FOR THE BRUCE? is the focus of the 4th Sources of Knowledge Forum April 28-29, 2012 at the Parks Visitor Centre, Tobermory. Informative and thought-provoking presentations will help to improve our understanding of how our weather and climate are changing and the impact on health, safety, economy and the environment. Everyone will learn more about the effect on lake levels, tourism, recreation, agriculture and biodiversity as well as what it takes to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.
The Forum will bring together an eclectic panel of speakers sharing their knowledge on various aspects of one of today’s most challenging subjects – CLIMATE CHANGE.
In addition to the plenary sessions during the day on Saturday, April 28th, there will be a dinner in the evening, catered by The Green Door Cafe with guest speaker, internationally renowned Dr. Stephen Woodley.
On Sunday morning, April 29th at the Visitor Centre,Tobermory, the Peninsula Transition Group will host a workshop with interactive and collaborative activities, and presentations on local projects and initiatives that align with Transition values.
In the afternoon there will be a mini Climate Change Film Festival, hosted by Dr. Stephen Scharper at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tobermory.
There will also be exhibitor displays and an art show Changing Weather featuring Bruce Peninsula artists.
Program & Workshop Information
For program details – see here: 2012 Climate Change Forum Program
Speaker Information
For information about speakers – see here: 2012 Climate Change Speakers.
For further information or questions, please contact us.
See our Contact page for information or click here or you can call Sylvia Elliott, Administrator at (519) 596-8003.
