Chill The Drills!

Join us for a Special Presentation:

The Arctic ecosystem on the North Slope of Alaska represents a microcosm of the realities that society at large faces with regard to fossil fuel dependency, climate change and the importance of protecting our last wild and pristine places. Come learn what is being done to protect this iconic American landscape and what you can do to help!

Featured Speaker & Host

Kit McGurn is the National Arctic Organizer for the Sierra Club. He is working to educate and engage citizens across the country in Arctic conservation issues in order to build demand for protection of the unique ecosystems in America’s Arctic. Prior to joining the Sierra Club, Kit worked for the Greater Yellowstone Coalition where he organized around issues such as Northern Rockies wolf protection and Roadless area preservation. Kit completed degrees in Economics and Environmental Studies at Pacific Lutheran University.

Time and Place:

Time

Oct 20, 2009, Time: 7 - 8:30 pm

Place

Location: Brighton Town Park, Carmen Clark Lodge, 777 Westfall Rd, Rochester NY 14620

Contact

CONTACT: 585-234-1056 or Sierra Club NW office, Kit McGurn, 206-378-0114 ext. 324 or kit.mcgurn@sierraclub.org