Nonprofits To Discuss Local Solutions For Global Climate Challenges

STAMFORD, CT — Residents can learn more about the local nature-based solutions that are being used to combat global climate challenges in a panel discussion hosted by SoundWaters on March 27 at 6 p.m., at the Cohen SoundWaters Harbor Center, 200 Southfield Ave., in Stamford.

The title of the event — Kelp is on the Way! Local Nature-based Solutions to Global Climate Challenges — will feature several area nonprofits that are leading the way to restore the balance to the local environment, from re-meadowing and utilizing community gardens to riverbank restoration and kelp farms.

Panelists will include Nette Compton, president & CEO of Mill River Collaborative; Melanie Hollas, co-founder & co-chair of Pollinator Pathway Stamford; Will Kies, executive director of Greenwich Land Trust; Pete Novajosky, farm manager at Fairgate Farm; and Dr. Sean Ryan, director of coastal resiliency at SoundWaters.

These local experts will talk about how they are bringing the area's green and blue spaces back to life through natural, positive practices to mitigate the harm caused by generations of human activity.

The panel will be moderated by Ira Flatow, host of NPR’s popular "Science Friday" program, and will be followed by audience Q&A and a light reception.

The event is free, but space is limited so advance registration is required.

For more information and to register, click here.