0476 - Exploring Local Impacts of Climate Change - The Ontario Maple Syrup Industry
Course Description
Climate change is transforming our natural environment in ways we are only beginning to understand. The sugar maple (Acer Saccharum) is one of eastern Canada’s great natural assets, having played an important role in the development of Canada both commercially and culturally. Maple trees are very susceptible to changes in temperature and precipitation due to their shallow roots. Maple syrup is an important source of income for rural communities, with Canada being the largest producer of maple syrup in the world. Unfortunately, it is possible that within 80 years the sugar maple will no longer exist in Southern Ontario due to the changing climate. This presentation will explore this issue and present results from a number of multi-year research studies conducted by Wilfrid Laurier University's Resilient Communities Research Collaborative.
Instructor
Bryce Gunson is a doctoral candidate in geography, a lecturer at Wilfrid Laurier University, and a project manager at Wilfrid Laurier University's Resilient Communities Research Collaborative with areas of expertise in climate change adaptation, environmental justice, maple syrup and rural geography.
Location
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion (101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON)
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Parking is free.
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Download the facility map (PDF) to find facilities and parking lots.
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Check Grand River Transit for public transit locations, times and fees
Notes
- Lecture Time : 10-1130 am
- Lecture Cost: $14.00 + HST
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Participants must register for the class before the start date of the course. There will be no opportunity for purchase the day the class begins.
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Laurier’s online registration system accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit, and MasterCard Debit.
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You will only be able to purchase 1 seat at the time of registration. If looking to register more than 1 person, each registrant will require their own account to complete the registration.
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Lectures are non-refundable
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Contact
Please email lall@wlu.ca with any questions