Climate Solutions Community Forum
2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024
Meeting Room, St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church
Los Osos Valley Road and Clark Valley Road, Los Osos
I. Antarctica’s Melting – An Urgent Call to Stop Global Warming
Don Maruska, climate solver and author of “Solve Climate Change Now: Do What You Love for Healthy Planet,” will share what he learned as a special guest on an expedition to Antarctica in December 2023. Explore what’s happening in the vital ecosystems of Antarctica, Iguazu Falls, and Patagonia. See how they relate to the fierce urgency of now to preserve life on our planet.
II. Living Simply So Others May Simply Live
See how Ian and Alicia Denchasy have created a self-sufficient home, off-grid in Atascadero. Hear the lessons they’ve learned about how we can have a good life without all of the clutter that we’re drowning under from our consumer culture. Be inspired by what’s economical and within our grasp.
III. How Local Agriculture Can Help Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Matt and Jean of MJ Family Farms have brought the benefits of regenerative agriculture to their farm in Creston. Learn how this form of agriculture shifts agriculture from an egregious producer of greenhouse gases to a means of drawing CO2 out of the atmosphere and holding it in living soil that nurtures healthy food. Enjoy the fresh eggs they are producing.
IV. What You Can Do to Bend the Curve for a Healthier Climate
Climate Fellows from Cal Poly and Cuesta will share an array of practical ways each of us can make a difference now. There are many things we can do and need to do to boost awareness, action, and advocacy for a healthy climate. See what fits for you and walk away with not only ideas but also resources to enjoy reducing your greenhouse emissions and even save some money.
Sponsored by
- Earthcare Team, St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church
- ResilientSLO/SLO Climate Coalition
- Los Osos Rotary
- Central Coast Center for Ecological Civilization
- People of Faith for Justice
- Yes We Can Peacebuilders