Climate Network Lanark’s 2026 Speaker Series explores a variety of topics around climate that our community members have expressed keen interest in. Through a mix of in-person gatherings, interactive conversations, and virtual presentations, the series creates an open space to learn, ask questions, and connect.

These sessions are free and open to the public, featuring guest speakers who share their expertise in an accessible and engaging way. Whether you’re brand new to climate conversations or looking to deepen your understanding, each event is designed to offer something meaningful for a broad community audience.

This page serves as a living archive and resource hub for the series. Here you’ll find recordings, materials from past sessions, and updates about upcoming events. We invite you to explore, revisit conversations, and join us as the series continues to grow. 

Upcoming Series:

  • Climate Dialogues

    Sensemaking Together; 3 Monday evenings in March

    When: 7:00 pm — 9:15 pm; March 2nd, 16th and 30th, 2026

    Where: Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte Branch 155 High St S. side door, main meeting room

    Session 1 – Climate Science  Monday March 2nd

    Session 2 – Climate Policy  Monday March 16th

    Session 3 – Climate Technologies  Monday March 30th

    This curated series of three evening dialogues invites you to deepen your understanding of one of the most consequential issues of our time, in conversation with neighbours and friends.

    An Experimental Approach – These Climate Dialogues will draw on a cross-cutting selection of YouTube, podcast style interviews as rich raw material. The distinctive in these sessions will be the meaningful dialogue amongst participants. Scott Hortop will be the relaxed and friendly facilitator. 

    What to expect: Each session will collectively watch one ~70 minute video with discussion following.

    Participants are encouraged to ask to pause the YouTube to make comments to the group or raise questions for dialogue.

    All are free to listen to the Youtube link in advance. Those less comfortable with technology or online streaming will be warmly accommodated. We hope to combine the powerful content of YouTube interviews with the extraordinary rewards of in-person dialogue. 

    If you need support, please email hello@climatenetworklanark.ca

    You may sign up for 1 or 2 or all 3 sessions according to your interest and availability. 

    Please click to Sign-up here or send an email with Climate Dialogues in the subject line to: hello@climatenetworklanark.ca

    Click here for supplementary links     for keeners who want to continue exploring. 

    Need to talk to a human? call Scott 613 897 8838

Past Series:

  • The first in our 2026 Speaker Series featured a free webinar hosted by Climate Network Lanark featuring Tim Nash, founder of Good Investing, as an introductory exploration on how individuals can better align their investments with their climate and sustainability values.

    The webinar is designed to be accessible to beginners, while still offering useful insights for those with some investing experience.

    About the Speaker: Tim Nash is the founder of Good Investing and a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®). He has helped more than 10,000 people learn how to invest in ways that reflect their values. Tim works as a teacher and coach, focusing on education rather than portfolio management.

    Learn more about Climate Network Lanark and our work advocating for a sustainable Lanark County and Smiths Falls at www.climatenetworklanark.ca

    Watch Here
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    This recording is shared for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.