Sharing knowledge at the Up North on Climate Change conference.

The rising average temperatures in NW Ontario this summer led to some droughts early in the growing season. I was looking forward to a great gardening year but it was very hard to get the veggies to take root and fruit trees to blossom without rain for weeks in May. Changes to weather patterns go with climate change and concern me. We need to do what we can to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep the climate stable if drought/flood is the alternative, or it will be tough to adapt.

climate change makes our winters colder and have more snow fall. With this comes an increase need for salt to de-ice our roads and space to put these large piles. In the spring these piles melt putting a lot of salt and sediments into our water ways polluting them.

The benefits from our urban forest are countless. Unfortunately, trees take a long time to mature. Planting new trees is great but caring for the trees that are already established is vital to their longevity and the longevity our urban forest.

We want to tell everyone about climate change; what it is, the impacts, and what we can do. Let’s talk with the community and tell them about this amazing new website that is connecting information, actions, and stories to inspire climate engagement in the Thunder Bay region.

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 more we go outside, connect with the natural world, and honour this beauty we may take for granted, the more we may be inclined to take the steps needed to preserve it for the future.

It is up to us to ensure the prosperity of pristine ecosystems

Standing on this local trail got me thinking of the future. Do we follow the existing path to a dark and uncertain future or do we carve out a new path to the more hopeful blue-skied future in the distance? The choice lies with each of us, but I know which route I’ll be taking.

KAKABEKA is the first waterfall I’ve ever seen. It’s full of energy，and the water flowing down the rocks seems to be sublime. We own such beautiful natural sources. Please protect them as hard as we can. Do not give climate change a chance to destroy our world.