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ONLINE | Four Sessions: Tuesdays, October 4 - 25, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructors: Team of Scientists from NOAA - NCEI

$125 Non-member Adult**

(**Arboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes.)

Please Note: If you want to participate and the cost of this program is a hardship for you or your family, please contact Rebecca Caldwell at adulteducaton@ncarboretum.org to learn about scholarship options. We want to create openings for anyone hoping to access this learning opportunity.

Course Capacity: 50

BRN Core | BREG Elective - Climate & Conservation Studies | NCEE

Join scientists from the National Center for Environmental Information (NCEI) to learn how climate and climate change shape the seasons, the weather, extreme events, and about our preparedness for these events. The course covers four main areas:

1) Basic climate and climate change, including what drives the seasons, climate, and what is known about climate past and present

2) Climate change and variability, including how scientists know the climate is changing, and how "teleconnections" like El Nino shape our seasons

3) Climate and weather, including how climate is, and is not shaping extreme events

4) Adaptation, including strategies used to prepare for a changing climate. Register separately for small group Lunch & Learn Discussions with the team. onsite at the Arboretum.

Registration and Participation in Online Classes through the Arboretum:

• This class will be taught online via Zoom. Make sure your Zoom app is up to date. 
• Registration for this class will close two days before the class start date.
• You will receive your login instructions to access Schoology for course materials and the link to join the live meeting one day in advance of the class start date.  
• Make sure you enter your email address correctly when registering.
• You will receive access to a recording within 1 to 3 business days following the class. Access expires after 30 days.

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