Our Changing Climate: How Communities and Green Spaces are Adapting

Join renowned scientist Dr. Bruce Stein to learn about the latest strategies for adapting to our changing climate, globally and here at home. Dr. Stein's talk and Q&A session will be followed at 2:30 by optional small-group tours of the Tregaron landscape, highlighting the Conservancy’s ongoing climate adaptation efforts.

Dr. Stein is the Emeritus Chief Scientist of the National Wildlife Federation. Trained as a biologist, he is an internationally recognized expert in climate adaptation and has led the development of influential conservation and adaptation guides, including the widely used Climate-Smart Conservation planning approach. Dr. Stein has advised U.S. and international agencies on biodiversity and climate change, including the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Department of Defense. He is currently the Adaptation Lead for the IUCN Species Survival Commission’s Climate Change Specialist Group. He is the author of numerous publications, including Innovation in Climate Adaptation, and an award-winning book, Precious Heritage: The Status of Biodiversity in the United States.

NOTE NEW LOCATION! Le Centre Brown (the new school building next to the Mansion) at Washington International School, 3100 Macomb Street NW. Volunteers will guide you to the building entrance. For other site details and a map, visit our website. Wear comfortable walking shoes if you plan to attend the tour.

Limited on-site parking is available but only upon request. Email info@tregaron.org for permission to park along the driveway or with any questions.

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