Update: March 25, 2013 -  Advance registration for Forum #3 at Cambridge City Hall tonight is now closed; however you are welcome to drop in to join the event at anytime.  Open house begins at 4:30pm and presentations begin at 5pm.

Update: March 20, 2013 -  Panel speakers for the three events are now listed below!

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How will Waterloo Region take real action on climate change?

The Community Forum Series is an opportunity to share your thoughts on the Climate Action Plan and learn how strengthening local and collaborative action on climate change will contribute to a progressive and sustainable community.

LEARN about the current direction of the Climate Action Plan, including how an overall reduction target will be set for Waterloo Region, and the benefits and connections with energy and water use, economic development, local food, health, and quality of life.

ENGAGE in two-way discussion with a panel of community leaders about the proposed strategies that could be put into action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from residential, business, transportation and agricultural activities in our community over the next 10 years.

JOIN in on the conversation by attending one of the upcoming Community Forums being held across Waterloo Region and connecting with us online. Community Forums are open to all interested community members and representatives of local organizations. Please register for the forum that best fits your schedule:

Tuesday, March 19th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Knox Church, Waterloo (map)

Panel moderator:  Mike Morrice, Executive Director, Sustainable Waterloo Region 
Panel speakers:   Claire Bennett, Sustainability Officer, Wilfrid Laurier University
                           John Hill, Principal Planner, Region of Waterloo
                           Mary Jane Patterson, Executive Director, REEP Green Solutions 

Thursday, March 21st, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, THEMUSEUM, Kitchener (map)

Panel moderator:  David Roewade, Sustainability Planner, Region of Waterloo
Panel speakers:   Mike Morrice, Executive Director, Sustainable Waterloo Region
                           Antoni Paleshi, Senior Analyst, Enermodal Engineering
                           Ian Rowlands, Professor, University of Waterloo                          

Monday, March 25th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Cambridge City Hall (map)

Panel moderator:  David Roewade, Sustainability Planner, Region of Waterloo
Panel speakers:   Sarah Colvin, Supervisor (Energy Efficiency), Cambridge and North Dumfries Hydro
                           Mary Jane Patterson, Executive Director, REEP Green Solutions
                           Stephanie Shifflett, Water Resources Engineer, Grand River Conservation Authority 

All locations are wheelchair and stroller accessible; transit and parking information is provided below

Presentations will begin at the listed start time; however guests are invited to arrive half an hour prior to that for registration, refreshments, and an open house information session.

Agenda for each Community Forum:

1:30 & 4:30 - 30 minutes - registration, information open house, networking and snacks
2:00 & 5:00 - 50 minutes - presentation and panel of community leaders
2:50 & 5:50 - 70 minutes - roundtable discussion and opportunity for input 

Let’s work together to build on existing resources and propel real action
forward on climate change in our community.

What are my transit/parking options for getting to the event?

Tuesday, March 19th, Knox Church, Waterloo

* Less than 10 minute walk from GRT bus stop in Uptown Waterloo Square, including iXpress, #7, #5.
* Free parking available in church lot as well as public parking lot by Valumart.

Thursday, March 21st, THEMUSEUM, Kitchener

* Less than 10 minute walk from Charles Street bus terminal including iXpress and many other routes.
* Route #7 stops on King Street very close to THEMUSEUM entrance. 
* Paid parking garage at the rear of THEMUSEUM ($3.00 for 2 hours)

Monday, March 25th, Cambridge City Hall

* Less than 10 minute walk from Ainslie bus terminal including iXpress and many other routes.
* Some free parking available in market square lot and along the street near city hall.