University of Virginia Professor Dr. Timothy Beatley will visit Portland on Tuesday, February 11 for a free, public presentation on community strategies for adapting to a changing climate. Beatley’s work focuses on creating sustainable communities and reducing urban ecological footprints.

• Who: University of Virginia Sustainable Communities Professor, Dr. Timothy Beatley
  What: Free presentation, “The Promise of Nature in Cities,” on connecting with nature and adapting to climate change
  When: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, Noon – 1:00 p.m.
  Where: 1900 SW 4th Avenue, Room 2500 (2nd floor)

The public is invited to this free presentation sponsored by Environmental Services, the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Audubon Society of Portland, Friends of Trees, The Intertwine and Urban Greenspaces Institute.

For more information contact Linc Mann, 503-823-5328.

The Bureau of Environmental Services provides city residents with Clean River programs including, water quality protection, wastewater collection and treatment, and sewer installation.

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