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The impacts of climate change can seem far away in both time (it isn't happening yet) and space (it isn't happening here). One of the clearest signs that climate change has already transformed the natural world can be seen in phenology–the study of seasonal life cycle events in plants and animals, such as blooming flowers and migrating birds. Around the world and in your own back yard, these natural rhythms are shifting, disrupting ecosystems, food systems, and even economic security.
In this thought-provoking talk, we’ll explore:
- The evidence of shifting phenological events and what they tell us about climate change
- The real-world impacts on biodiversity, agriculture, and local economies
- How botanical garden enthusiasts can engage in meaningful conversations about climate impacts that are local, tangible, and relevant
Thursday, May 8 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Space is limited. Tickets required.
Jeremy Scott Hoffman, Ph.D. | Director of Climate Justice and Impact at Groundwork USA and an adjunct professor in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Department of Geography, Environment, & Sustainability at the University of Richmond. He engages with audiences of all ages and backgrounds to explore climate change and how it works on multiple timescales from human (decades) to geologic (millions of years). He was a co-principal investigator and co-author on a study that established what would become the NOAA Climate Program Office/NIHHIS Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaigns.