South Shore Sustainability Summit
*This blog post was written on August 28, 2023. This event already took place.
Do extreme events like post-tropical storm Fiona, wildfires, or the recent flash flooding have you thinking about climate change and how it might affect you?
Join us for the South Shore Sustainability Summit, a FREE community event to discuss building climate change solutions, together!
Sustainable Social
Join us at the Sustainable Social, a storytelling and networking event. The Social will be a great opportunity to hear short presentations from community members about sustainability initiatives in our region. There will also be time to meet folks and have conversations at the event.
Friday, September 22, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
FirkinStein Brewing, 673 King St, Bridgewater
Speakers and Topics
Kelp Kurious: Seaweed Farming in Indian Point – Merydie Ross, Ecology Action Centre
Homelessness and the Climate Crisis – Lisa Ryan
Harnessing Technology to Reduce Energy Bills – Jenish Patel, Shivam Dinesh Rank, & Hargun Chhabra, Town of Bridgewater
Regenerative Farming - Josie Rudderham, Rivercroft Regenerative Farm
Creating a Co-Housing Community – Terry Lavender, Treehouse Village EcoHousing
Energize Bridgewater: Reducing Energy Poverty in our Community – Josie Rudderham, Town of Bridgewater
Ne'ata'q Food Forest at Bluenose Academy – Teresa Quilty
Community Tree Inventory – Lauren Clark, Town of Mahone Bay
Ocean Pearl: My Passive Project – Martha Myers
Due to the venue rules, the event is 19+. Folks are welcome to bring food into the venue. Drinks (alcohol-based and non-alcohol) will be available for purchase at FirkinStein. Come out for a fun evening to meet others working on climate change solutions. No registration required for the Sustainable Social.
There are no steps to enter the venue. There is a wheelchair accessible gender-neutral washroom. There are also gendered washrooms on site.
South Shore Sustainability Summit
Saturday, September 23rd from 9:30 am to 4:00 p.m.
NSCC Lunenburg Campus, 75 High St, Bridgewater
The South Shore Sustainability Summit will bring together local decision-makers, community organizations, and the public to discuss how our communities can better respond collaboratively to the climate emergency and its impacts in our area.
This is a free and public event co-hosted by the Town of Mahone Bay, the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, and the Town of Bridgewater in partnership with AIM Network. All in the Region and neighbouring areas are welcome.
The program is subject to change. In addition to the sessions listed above, there will be break-out discussions, exhibitors, and opportunities to connect throughout the day.
We will only contact you with information about the event and your email address will not be shared with anyone. You do not have to register to attend, but lunch will be served based on registered attendees.
Interested in participating as an exhibitor, sponsor, or partner for this exciting event? Contact southshoresummit@gmail.ca