The LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning invites the public to “Wind and Air” today, 5:30-7 p.m. via Zoom. It’s part of the free, four-part series on climate change.

Panelists include Kevin C. O’Brien, Ph.D., director of the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) at UIUC and principal investigator overseeing the CWLP carbon capture and storage project, and Michelle Knox, founder and owner of WindSolarUSA and certified site assessor for solar photovoltaics and solar thermal projects. Program moderator is John Stremsterfer, president and CEO, Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln and Next10.org.

Pre-register for “Wind and Air.”

View more details and pre-register for the April presentation in the series.

The LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning invites the public to “Wind and Air,” on March 16, 5:30-7 p.m. via Zoom. It’s part of the free, four-part series on climate change.

Panelists include Kevin C. O’Brien, Ph.D., director of the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) at UIUC and principal investigator overseeing the CWLP carbon capture and storage project, and Michelle Knox, founder and owner of WindSolarUSA and certified site assessor for solar photovoltaics and solar thermal projects. Program moderator is John Stremsterfer, president and CEO, Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln and Next10.org.

Pre-register for “Wind and Air.”

View more details and pre-register for the April presentation in the series.

The LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning invites the public to “Wind and Air,” on March 16, 5:30-7 p.m. via Zoom. It’s part of the free, four-part series on climate change.

Panelists include Kevin C. O’Brien, Ph.D., director of the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) at UIUC and principal investigator overseeing the CWLP carbon capture and storage project, and Michelle Knox, founder and owner of WindSolarUSA and certified site assessor for solar photovoltaics and solar thermal projects. Program moderator is John Stremsterfer, president and CEO, Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln and Next10.org.

Pre-register for “Wind and Air.”

View more details and pre-register for the April presentation in the series.

If you were unable to attend Wednesday’s session, “The Earth,” hosted by LLCC’s Academy of Lifelong Learning, a recording is now available.

Topic: Climate Change and its Effect on Central Illinois: The Earth
Date: Feb 16, 2022 05:15 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Meeting Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/mKWbWnz9e3s16tDoqNHGQjiOCMLgddOjzbq3dO7gQ94FAa2h5VsUuqgRyO_-J9-b.nBR19TnwBp3nyCYc

To register for future programs in the series, visit www.llcc.edu/all-special-events.

The LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning invites the public to “The Earth,” today, 5:30-7 p.m. via Zoom. It’s part of the free, four-part series on climate change.

Soil management experts will discuss the impact of climate change on farming. Panelists include Samantha Reif, LLCC professor of geology; Ashley Curran, grant manager, Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts; and Lauren Lirkins, director of environmental policy, Illinois Farm Bureau. The moderator is Karen Ackerman Witter, former Illinois State Museum director, author and writer for the Illinois Times.

Pre-register for “The Earth.”

View more details and pre-register for the additional presentations in the series.

The LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning invites the public to the next presentation in its four-part series on climate change, “The Action You Take, The Difference You Make.” “The Earth” will take place on Feb. 16, 5:30-7 p.m. via Zoom.

Soil management experts will discuss the impact of climate change on farming. Panelists include Samantha Reif, LLCC professor of geology; Ashley Curran, grant manager, Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts; and Lauren Lirkins, director of environmental policy, Illinois Farm Bureau. The moderator is Karen Ackerman Witter, former Illinois State Museum director, author and writer for the Illinois Times.

Pre-register for “The Earth.”

Other presentations in the series:

• March 16: “Wind and Air” – In this presentation, participants will take a closer look at fossil fuel use.
• April 20: “The Water” – This program looks closely at the lakes, rivers, streams, aquifers and wetlands that move, store and filter Illinois water.

View more details and pre-register for the additional presentations in the series.

The LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning invites the public to its four-part presentation series on climate change, “The Action You Take, The Difference You Make.” Events will be held Wednesdays, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16 and April 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. via Zoom.

The series begins tomorrow, Jan. 19,with State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford presenting “Climate Change and Its Effect on Central Illinois: An Overview.” Dr. Ford conducts research on climate systems and extreme climate events, like drought and heat waves; monitors current conditions; and studies climate change. He says, “Overall, Illinois’ climate has gotten warmer and wetter since the start of the 20^th century, according to high quality climate monitoring data from NOAA Centers for Environmental Information.” Ryan Cadagin, 7^th Circuit Court judge, will host this webinar event.

Pre-register for “An Overview”

Other presentations in the series:

• Feb. 16: “The Earth” – Soil management experts will discuss the impact of climate change on farming. Panelists include Samantha Reif, LLCC professor of geology.
• March 16: “Wind and Air” – In this presentation, participants will take a closer look at fossil fuel use.
• April 20: “The Water” – This program looks closely at the lakes, rivers, streams, aquifers and wetlands that move, store and filter Illinois water.

View more details and pre-register for the additional presentations in the series.