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Changing Climate in the South Mountain Region: How a Changing Global Climate is Affecting the Local Landscape - Thursday, Nov. 13th

In collaboration with our partners at Dickinson College and the Greater Carlisle Project, the South Mountain Partnership will be hosting the evening lecture, "Changing Climate in the South Mountain Region: How a Changing Global Climate is Affecting the Local Landscape." The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 13th in the Stern Great Room on Dickinson College's campus.

Dr. Tim Hawkins, professor of earth science at Shippensburg University will draw upon his own research to describe historic weather and climate patterns and extremes for the South Mountain region, including trends found along the Appalachian Trail. Projections of future shifts in climate, as well as the important local, state, federal and international decisions that surround these changes will also be included. Dr. Hawkins will be joined by a panel of experts who will address additional factors, including alterations in Pennsylvania habitats, agriculture and flood management. Panelists will include Ben Wenk, Three Springs Fruit Farm; Dr. Marc McDill, Assistant Professor of Forest Resource Management at Penn State; and Dr. Jeff Niemitz, Professor, Department of Earth Science, Dickinson College.

This November events marks the last event in the 2014 Season of the South Mountain Speakers Series. Stayed tuned in the coming months for the announcement of an exciting range of talks and topics for the 2015 Season!