Faith and Science are often perceived as being at odds with one another and how we’ll learn in this forum about promising ways they are working together to address climate concerns and how we can help. [/dropshadowbox]
The speakers are:
Dr. Wayne Walker, Associate Scientist, Woods Hole Research Center. Wayne is a forest ecologist and will talk about the role of trees in sequestering carbon, thereby keeping it from entering the atmosphere.
Rev. Deborah Warner, Rector of the Church of the Messiah in Woods Hole. Deborah has long recognized the challenges posed by the dramatic climate changes we are experiencing and the need for strong interdisciplinary approaches to address them.
The moderator of the forum is Susan Starkey, Co-founder, and now Co-director of the Faith Community Environmental Network.
Representatives from numerous environmental organizations will be present beginning at 1:00 P.M. and participants will be able to purchase food from various vendors during that time.
The presentations will begin at 2:00 P.M. and continue until 4:00 P.M. with breaks between speakers. Attendees will have ample opportunity to ask questions of the speakers.
To reserve a spot at this event please call the office at (508) 394-4222 and register. Space is limited so please be sure to register.
There are many opportunities for people to help and assist with the forum please contact Lynn Solomon lynard2113@gmail.com (508) 694-6434) or Barbara Everett bhaeverett@yahoo.com (508) 398-4443 to learn more about those opportunities.