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10/09/2024
Adapting to Climate Change (Part IV): Carbon sequestration – Panel Discussion & Big Marsh tour
APA-IL Chicago Metro Section and ILASLA are partnering yet again for a planner and landscape architect’s look at adapting to climate change. This is the 4th event in the series!
- 2021 – Stormwater & Flooding
- 2022 – Extreme Heat
- 2023 – Air Quality
- 2024 – Carbon Sequestration (NEW!)
Urban forestry, land conservation, tree and plant biomass conservation, and restored/preserved prairies are among the topics that will be discussed on Nov 2nd. Join us in the Ford Calumet Environmental Center and then lace up your hiking boots for a walking tour of Big Marsh!
This is a family-friendly weekend event, so feel free to bring the fam. And, since it’s at Big Marsh, consider loading up the mountain bikes and making an afternoon of it. Lunch will be provided.
This event is made possible through the generous support of HNTB.
Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Location: Big Marsh Park, 11559 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Cost:
- $15 APA-IL/ILASLA Member
- $20 APA-IL/ILASLA Non-Member
- $5 Students
- Paid attendees can bring family members for free! You will be prompted to enter their information when you register.
Attire: Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather.
Professional Development Credits:
- AICP Certification Maintenance credits: CM | 2 (pending) | SR | 1 (pending)
- Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System: 2.0 PDH (pending)
Please note: if you do not see the option to register as an APA-IL Member on the form, your membership may need to be renewed. Please contact webmaster@ilapa.org for membership questions. To purchase an APA national membership, click here, OR purchase an APA-IL Chapter Only membership by clicking here. APA national memberships include APA-IL dues.
Photo: Ford Calumet Environmental Center. Source: Chicago Park District.
