This event is hosted by UMaine Cooperative Extension.
Sean Birkel, Assistant Professor and Maine State Climatologist, and Rebecca Long, Coordinator of Horticulture Training Programs for UMaine Cooperative Extension, will discuss climate change in Maine, impacts important to your garden and explore how to make your garden more resilient. This webinar will lay the groundwork for the rest of the series, which will cover specific resilience topics in more detail. We recommend registering for this session, either to watch live or view the recording, if you plan to attend any upcoming webinars in the series.
Speakers: Sean Birkel, Assistant Professor and Maine State Climatologist and Rebecca Long, Coordinator of Horticulture Training Programs for UMaine Cooperative Extension
Bios:
Sean Birkel is the Assistant Professor and the Maine State Climatologist with a joint appointment to the Climate Change Institute and UMaine Cooperative Extension. His research areas include climate variability, modeling, and data visualization and as the state climatologist, he oversees the Maine Climate Office, and provides climate and weather information to facilitate decision-making, policy, and planning.
Rebecca Long is the Coordinator of Horticulture Training Programs for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. She collaborates with experts from the University of Maine and beyond to create educational programs for gardeners and the horticulture industry.
Registration is required. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for a webinar.
If you are unable to attend the live session, but would like to receive the recording and a resource list, please register.
