The Hakai Institute’s motto is “Science on the Coastal Margin”. Through ecological observatories, research platforms and partners, Hakai conducts long term ecological research on the BC coast. Its studies cover the spectrum from coastal ocean, through the nearshore and estuaries, and up the fjords and watersheds to the snowfields and glaciers. Eric Peterson will talk about the impact climate change is having on our snow and ice, and what it means to salmon and everything else living in our coastal watersheds and ocean.
Eric originally trained as a scientist (Biology PhD), but his main career was as a technology entrepreneur, most notably as founder and president of Mitra. In the 1990s Mitra developed international standards for medical imaging, taking hospitals from X-ray film to big data and diagnostic workstations. After selling Mitra in 2002, Eric created the BC-based Tula Foundation, which for the last decade has had the Hakai Institute as a core program. Hakai is just the latest activity Eric has been pursuing for over 30 years: building dynamic, flexible organizations that tackle socially important tasks.
Cash bar opens: 3:30 pm Program starts: 4:00 pm
Buffet Dinner (reserved guests only) immediately following the program:
Roasted pork loin chops, mushroom and bacon cream sauce, seasonal vegetables, whipped Yukon gold mash, chopped salad, onion rings and blue cheese dip.
$23.85 + tax & gratuity/person**
** (dinner only) Prior Reservation Required (deadline Thursday March 5th – noon): Click HERE to email or call: 250-468-9915 (NB: Minimum 40 people required for buffet – please sign up ASAP)
If you require a vegetarian alternative, please contact the clubhouse.
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NEXT SUNDAY@4: March 22, 2020
French Wine & Small Plates
Cost per person: $75 (Price includes $20 donation to Nanoose Community Services)
With Robert Venner & Jan Skollsberg
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED
Deadline: March 1, 2020
(LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
Please reserve & pay at Fairwinds Clubhouse (250-468-7666)
(If the Clubhouse is closed, the Golf Shop will accept reservation & payment)