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The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presents a special Tuesday session on creating a city that is thoughtfully designed to promote a healthy environment.
*Please Note, this session takes place Tuesday, June 3*
Lethbridge as a living City: How can green infrastructure and water-wise design help our community adapt to a changing climate?
This talk will give a brief history of Environment Lethbridge, the Living Cities initiative, the Lethbridge Living Cities Pathway (and why we need it), and Environment Lethbridge’s role in pursuing the pathway through education and engagement with citizens in the community.
Speakers: Kathleen Sheppard and Amber Murray
Kathleen Sheppard joined Environment Lethbridge as executive director in November 2015. Originally from southern Alberta, Kathleen has more than 25 years’ experience working for non-profit organizations in BC and Alberta. Prior to coming to Environment Lethbridge, she was the executive director for Social Planning Cowichan, located in Duncan, BC. Her previous experience includes work in land conservation, wildlife rescue, wilderness protection and environmental sustainability.
Amber Murray is an Urban Watershed Ambassador with Environment Lethbridge. She has over 20 years of experience in landscape management and design in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, including turfgrass management, aesthetic gardens, edible landscapes, permaculture design, resiliency farming, deer resistant gardens, composting, plant retail, and water harvesting. When she’s not working in the dirt, she can be found writing and/or speaking about the dirt.
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The session begins at noon and concludes at 1 p.m.
Cost is free, donations however, are gratefully accepted.
Location: SACPA sessions are held at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Atrium Dining Room, 500 -11 Street S, Lethbridge
Lunch and Refreshments: Please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy its excellent variety of good-value food options. The Atrium Dining Room is available by 11:15 a.m.
For more information on the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, visit the SACPA web page.
Contact:
Trevor Kenney | trevor.kenney@uleth.ca | sacpa.ca