Wednesday, September 19 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center
By Sue Lewis
Nick Bond
WA State Climatologist
The Orcas Island Garden Club will feature Nicholas (Nick) Bond at its September 19 meeting to be held at 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center.
Nick Bond is a senior research scientist with the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO) of the University of Washington (UW), where he holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences. He is the State Climatologist for Washington. His research is on a broad range of topics with a focus on the weather and climate of the Pacific Northwest and the linkages between the climate and marine ecosystems of the North Pacific. He cheerfully admits to being a weather geek, as evidenced by his preference to visit Alaska in winter, and steamy places like Florida in summer.
His talk will briefly summarize the past and expected future changes in the global climate. A Pacific Northwest perspective will include a focus on marine ecosystems over the next 40-50 years. He will indicate steps that could be taken to slow the growth in greenhouse gas concentration. The program will conclude with two voluntary small-group activities for participants to explore probable regional outcomes and ways to reduce one’s carbon footprint.
Everyone is invited to join the Garden Club for this very informative and location-specific presentation. This topic affects everyone. For further information go to www.orcasislandgardenclub.org.
