Date and Time: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Description:
With one million animal and plant species threatened with extinction and over 40% of insect species in decline, it is more important than ever to develop sustainable practices and habits to protect our environment. Focusing on climate change, pollinators and their significance to our food system and ecosystem services, we will learn more about our pollinating insect friends through hands-on learning indoors and in the field and how to protect them in light of a changing climate.
This is a KPU Wild Spaces event.
Facilitator info:
Aldona Czajewska is an educator and entomologist with a background in applied biology research, student engagement and higher education teaching. She holds a B.Sc in Applied Biology (major in Applied Animal Biology) from UBC. She was the Principal Investigator for Project Pollinator Count, a research project at Langara College that integrated student engagement to determine on-campus pollinator biodiversity and support the expansion of urban green spaces. Aldona is currently working in the field of sustainability and climate action as an engagement coordinator at UBC, educating others in environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Meeting Location: Starts in classroom Fir 324* (room change) at KPU Surrey, then goes outdoors to Learning Gardens/Westerman property (west of the KPU Surrey library)
Open to students, staff and faculty!
Questions? Contact lee.beavington@kpu.ca
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