PANEL DISCUSSION EVENT TWO

Green Spaces = Green Gold

Parkway United Church of Christ

1465 Irving Street, Winston-Salem, NC

August 17, 2023 | 2-4pm | COST

DESCRIPTION

Green spaces in urban setting serve many important functions. They provide healthy recreational spaces for individuals, families and communities. They enhance the esthetic appeal of neighborhoods. Trees are critical components of climate modulation and they aid with air, water, and sound pollution. They provide food for many different types of creatures. Trees are important economic drivers.

For these reasons the term Green Gold is used to highlight the enormous importance of our green spaces. Green cities are becoming increasingly popular. Environmental protection and environmental justice are necessary for ethical and sustainable development.

Distinguished panelists discuss these complex issues and highlight the important role we can all have in advocating for the health of our communities.

PANEL HIGHLIGHTS n Trees, Sustainability, and Circular Economy n Environmental Justice, Realities, and Challenges n Food Deserts and Urban Food Forests n Planning and Managing Future Green Spaces

Panelists

Francesco Ferrini, Ph.D. Professor of Arboriculture, University of Florence, Italy

Moriah Gendy, Food Resilience Program Manager, City of Winston Salem, NC

Russell M. Smith, Ph.D. Professor of Geology, Winston Salem University, Winston Salem, NC

Stan Meiburg, Ph.D. Executive Director, Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainability, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC

Moderators

Rev. Craig Schaub, Pastor Parkway United Church of Christ, Winston Salem, NC

Siham Muntasser, MD, President Wild Ones Central North Carolina