The Sault Climate Hub is set to host a free public webinar celebrating three decades of environmental education through the Forests Canada Envirothon<\/p>\n
The Sault Climate Hub\u2019s next free public webinar will spotlight the 30-year history of Algoma\u2019s involvement in the Forests Canada Envirothon, a field-based environmental science learning initiative and competition.<\/p>\n
The online event, titled 30 Years Strong: Algoma Region\u2019s Commitment to Forests Canada Envirothon, will take place Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. \u2014 a change from the originally scheduled 7:30 p.m. start to avoid overlapping with Game 5 of the World Series.<\/p>\n
Speakers include Guy Smith and Ruth Koskenoja, chair and coordinator of the Algoma Envirothon. The pair will share stories from the program\u2019s three decades in the region, discuss its impact on students, and highlight the contributions of community partners and volunteers who have supported it over the years.<\/p>\n
Smith, a retired member of the Canadian Forest Service, helped found the Algoma Envirothon and continues to serve as program chair. Koskenoja, a retired educator and longtime conservation volunteer, coordinates local events through the Algoma Highland Conservancy.<\/p>\n