The Future of Charlotte's Tree Canopy

07/25/2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM ET

Admission

  • $10.00  -  Standard Ticket
  • Free  -  Community Ticket

Location

Suffolk Punch Brewing (South End)
2911 Griffith St
Charlotte, NC 28203

Description

Charlotte is renowned for its urban tree canopy, but our trees do a lot more than just make the city beautiful! Join us for an evening all about the City of Trees and how our canopy and urban heat are related. Our speakers will share some practical ways for you to support trees and keep our city cool as the climate crisis intensifies. 


The evening will start with 30 minutes of networking and light fare. At 6:30 we will start our programming with a quick introduction from Sustain Charlotte before hearing from  Dr. Katherine Idziorek, a UNCC Geography professor, about her team’s research on Charlotte’s urban heat and an ongoing community science project. We will then switch gears to learn about the City’s urban canopy goals from Tree Canopy Programs Manager, Tara Moore. A 20-minute guided panel with the speakers and a staff member of TreesCharlotte will follow the presentations.


After the panel, we will have a short Q&A with the audience, and we encourage attendees to continue the conversation with our panelists once the formal Q&A is complete. The evening will wrap up with more networking. Light fare will be provided and drinks will be available for purchase from Suffolk Punch. 


Want to read up on the relationship between trees and urban heat? Check out this article by The Nature Conservancy about how trees can combat historic inequities and save lives.

 

Location:  This event will be held at Suffolk Punch Brewing South End (2911 Griffith Street). The venue is a less than 5 minute walk from the New Bern Blue Line light rail station. It can also be accessed via CATS bus route 2 (Tryon St & Griffith St). Parking is available at the venue.


While we won't have childcare available, you're welcome to bring your kids and supervise them. Please note this venue is likely to be a brewery and may not be the best setting for young children.


Accessibility: We want this event to be welcoming and accessible for everyone. If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact Hope at hope.wright@sustaincharlotte.org. 72-hour notice is appreciated to allow us time to ensure we fully meet your needs.