October 16: The High Desert Goes Low Impact

Description

A solutions-focused forum on climate change and sustainability efforts to mitigate and slow this global challenge. Local and regional experts will explore the urgent challenges of a changing climate while highlighting innovative local efforts to achieve net-zero impact. Learn more about this pressing issue and how communities and organizations across Central Oregon are leading the way with practical, scalable strategies that move us toward a more sustainable future.

Speakers:

• Dr. Ihab Elzeyadi, University of Oregon, School of Architecture and Environment
• Cassie Lacy, City of Bend, Senior Management Analyst, Environment and Climate Committee
• Jarrod Penttila, OSU Cascades, Associate Director of Capital Planning and Construction
• Justin Alvarado, Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Sustainability Manager
• Owen Murphy, Central Oregon Community College, Ponderosa Project lead faculty