
February Speaker Series: Coal Mining in the Eastern Slopes
February 19 @ 7:30 pm
Join CPAWS’ Katie Morrison for a talk on coal mining in the Eastern Slopes & how we can protect them.
Katie Morrison is the Executive Director for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Southern Alberta chapter. She is a Professional Biologist with more than 20 years of experience in the environmental sector. She holds a B.Sc. in Environmental and Conservation Sciences from the University of Alberta and a Masters of Environmental Design from the University of Calgary. Katie has worked in Canada and Latin America for university research projects, nongovernmental organizations, and environmental consulting companies. She has an in-depth understanding of conservation, ecology, campaign and strategic planning, community engagement, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Katie grew up camping, canoeing, fishing and horseback riding with her family, which instilled a great sense of connection with the natural world. Katie is an avid hunter, angler and all round outdoorsperson and stills feel happiest when she is outside discovering the wonders of nature and our place in it.
Members will receive a Zoom link for the event via email.
Non-members can register for the event on Eventbrite.