Written by Natalie Horton. See full booklet of local youth climate art here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z_dM9ynM4RJgo1iXv0C0aeS2TgBCyk_L/view?usp=sharing

This year was the first year me and my father had to shovel our roof due to the amount of snow we have received. Not only the snow has impacts, but also the constant changing weather patterns from mild to cold has built up ice layers on our roof.

Earth is more than just a planet, it is our home. We need to change, and we need to change now. Do your part to change the conversation about climate change. We must stand together and play a part in protecting our home.

The extreme changes in temperature is very odd

Plants and animal species are facing climates that are not usual. This forces migration irregularities, impacts habitats and can introduce invasive species. With changes like climate change wildlife will adapt, move elsewhere, die off or be taken over by invasive species.

Thunder Bay temperatures are unusually high and continue to rise.

Do a tick check every time you come back from the outdoors. Tick populations are growing and intensifying due to climate change.

I work in a salon where we use all organic products. Eminence plants a tree for every product sold, so I am happy to be a part of the fight against climate change #no chemicals #good for the earth and skin #recyclable #compostable #green future.

On my way home, I saw this house with solar panels on top. It shows a bright future for the home buyers. I believe that our next generation can live in a “net-zero” home, and the electrical-generation technology would be cheaper and simpler!

Check out the MASSIVE amounts of unused space on the edge of Memorial avenue.  I’m terrified to cycle on Memorial avenue, especially with my son in tow and so we avoid shopping or visiting here during the warmer months.  I also see countless people cycling illegally on the sidewalks and edges of Memorial.  Let’s turn this useless space into a beautiful protected cycling path to encourage the whole community to visit this area safely.