Climate Change in Vermont

Climate change is real.  We might not be able to say exactly how much sea level will rise or temperatures will increase.  Nor can we forecast exactly when devastating storms or droughts will occur.  But what we can say with certainty is that our climate is changing, and we can begin to predict some of the trends of a warming planet.

Indeed, climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time and the North Branch Nature Center is happy to host a series of talks by some of Vermont’s leading experts in the subject.  What do we know about climate change?  What can we expect in the future?  What effects of climate change are we experiencing today?  And what can we do to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change such as increased storm intensity and more prolonged droughts in the future?  Our experts will help to shed light on these questions and others on Thursdays this November:

Dr. Alan K. Betts
Thursday, November 1, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: Donations Welcome
Join us for an evening of informative lecture, lively discussion, & bird-friendly coffee! Dr. Alan K. Betts is Vermont’s leading climate scientist and is the founder of Atmospheric Research in Pittsford. He is a frequent speaker on climate change issues around the state and as co-chair of the cross-cutting working group of the Vermont Climate Collaborative. He is a commentator for Vermont Public Radio, and a columnist for the Sunday Environment section of the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus.

Roger Hill
Thursday, November 8, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: Donations Welcome
Join us for an evening of informative lecture, lively discussion, & bird-friendly coffee! Meteorologist Roger Hill has over 25 years of experience in forecasting the weather all over the country.  In 1986, Roger moved to Vermont and has since consulted for a variety of clients from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra to the Grateful Dead. Roger's informative weather forecasts can be heard daily on WDEV 96.1, Vermont's locally owned radio station. Along with his accurate predictions, Roger is best known for explaining complicated weather phenomena in terms that anyone can understand.

Chip Darmstadt
Thursday, November 15, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: Donations Welcome
Join us for an evening of informative lecture, lively discussion, & bird-friendly coffee! The North Branch Nature Center's Executive Director, Chip Darmstadt, will wrap up the series with an exploration of the impact climate change is having on birds in Vermont. Chip is the founding director of NBNC, has studied birds in Canada, Costa Rica and Venezuela, and has been part of the birding community here in Vermont for 20 years. Come find out what the future may hold for our feathered friends.