Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 , 12:30-2:30 pm
Come to Turkey Hill Farm for an afternoon of activities for all ages:
- Take a guided walk with Cape 7th graders to “Meet A Tree” and get a first-hand view of CELT’s place-based learning programs.
- Learn about the role of Maine’s salt marshes in the fight against climate change.
- Hear some exciting news about what’s happening at the land trust this fall.
- Catch up with old friends among the aging apple trees!
Welcome CELT’s new Executive Director, David Briman, who will report on CELT initiatives, and President Liz Murley, who will lead the annual meeting of the membership.
All activities are free and open to all. Registration is required — Please REGISTER HERE to join us!
Special Presentation: The Climate Benefits of Healthy Salt Marshes
Healthy salt marshes are one of the most effective carbon sinks on the planet accounting for 10-20% of carbon burial globally. Salt marshes that are impacted by infrastructure can become degraded and release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere reducing the effectiveness of the carbon sink. Salt marsh restoration provides a host of benefits including, in some cases, enhanced carbon sequestration. This presentation examines the climate benefits of health salt marshes in Maine.
Guest Presenter: Beverly Johnson, Professor of Earth and Climate Sciences at Bates College.
Bev is the Charles A Dana Professor of Earth and Climate Sciences at Bates College. Her current primary research focuses on understanding carbon cycling in Maine Blue Carbon ecosystems as a means to mitigate climate change. She and colleagues have funding to measure methane emissions, carbon sequestration and carbon stocks in tidally restricted salt marshes, and to co-host a series of SMARTeams workshops to expand capacity for small scale salt marsh restoration. Bev is a member of the scientific working group of the Blue Carbon Initiative, a member of the Coastal and Marine Working Group of the Maine Climate Council and a founding member of the Maine Blue Carbon Network.
We appreciate the support of area businesses in bringing environmental programs to the community. This year’s Annual Meeting is sponsored by:
