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SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT SPEAKER SERIES
The Science and Environment Lecture Series runs from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month from October to June using the Zoom Webinar format. The on-line format allows large numbers of CALL members to participate and access to a wide range of speakers. A Q& A feature in the Webinar platform provides an opportunity for participants to post questions for the speaker. These are addressed in a curated Q & A session at the end of each presentation. Feedback on each session as well as suggestions for improvement, future topics and so on can be left for the team organizing the lecture series using the Chat feature.
Members: For contact information, please visit the CALL Contacts page.
Calgary's Urban forestThis presentation introduces Calgary’s urban forest, highlighting the environmental, social, and economic benefits trees provide, including biodiversity support, climate resilience, air quality improvement, temperature regulation, and psychological well-being. It explains what constitutes the urban tree canopy, outlines Calgary’s current canopy coverage and long-term growth target and emphasizes the shared responsibility between The City and private landowners, as most trees are located on private property. The presentation describes how public trees are protected and managed under City bylaws, clarifies homeowner responsibilities for private trees, and stresses the importance of planting the right tree in the right location. It also showcases City-led education, stewardship, and planting programs, such as Branching Out, school planting initiatives, volunteer tree plantings, and community micro forests. This presentation demonstrates how Calgarians can actively participate in growing and caring for the urban forest to support a healthier, more resilient city for future generations. (Image courtesy of M. Cairns) |
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Speaker: Meara Cairns, Dip.OH, International Society of Arboriculture - Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, Parks Program Ambassador, Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture, Diploma in Disability Studies, Horticultural Therapy Certificate Licensed Pesticide Applicator |
| Date: | Tuesday, May 5 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Where: | via Zoom |
| Speaker: | Meara Cairns |
| Register: | Register |
** You must be a member of CALL to register. If you are not a member: learn more about joining CALL
Past Presentations