Jan 24 Maryland Native Plant Society Meeting 

Frostburg State University, Compton Science Building, Room 226 at 10 am

Climate Change and the Mid-Atlantic

Speaker – Raymond Najjar, Associate Professor, Meteorology Department, Penn State University

Though climate change has always occurred, humans are likely responsible for the warming of the climate system over the past century.  It is likely that warming will continue over the next few decades as a result of greenhouse gases already emitted.  But the degree of climate change by the middle and end of this century will largely depend on choices we make now.  In his presentation, Dr. Najjar will summarize research about the possible climate futures we face in the mid-Atlantic region, and how the likely impacts are sensitive to our future emissions choices.  His presentation will include a discussion of potential impacts to a variety of native plants and animals, including black cherry, sugar maple, ruffed grouse, white-throated sparrow, and brook trout.  His program will begin immediately following a brief MNPS chapter business meeting.

Directions: From I-68 take exit 33 (Braddock Rd & Midlothian Rd exit).  Follow Braddock Road ~ 1 mile to the main entrance to FSU campus.  Park in front of the Performing Arts Center.  The Compton Science building is just uphill and behind the Performing Arts Center.