Dr. Brian Stone, Jr., Associate Professor of City and Regional Planning and author of the new book The City and the Coming Climate: Climate Change in the Places We Live, will discuss the effects of climate change on cities and the role that trees can play in reducing the influence extreme heat events can have on our city.

Various characteristics of urban environments contribute to elevated temperatures in our cities known as the urban heat island effect, with the amount of vegetation being one of the leading factors. Recent studies indicate that not only is Louisville heating up faster than other cities, but also our tree canopy has been in a steady state of decline.

Please join us on June 5th for an engaging discussion with Dr. Stone, as we explore the implications of climate change and tree loss in Louisville and what we can do about it.

Space is limited so PLEASE REGISTER HERE by Monday, June 4th to reserve your seat for this free public event. Food will be provided by Ramsi's Café on the World and Heine Brother's will be providing coffee. For more information please call 502.587.7015.

This event was made possible by the Tree Commission with the generous support of Christina Lee Brown.