Due to the winter storm, the presentation on Wednesday, January 23 has been cancelled. The Galley will also be closed. Standby for further updates.
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Geoff Green will entertain us with tales from his many expeditions to the Arctic & Antarctic regions on sailing and motor vessels with a focus on the environmental issues he champions. Expect great photos and videos in addition to tales as colorful as the Northern Lights.
Geoff is a respected and trusted leader in the national and international Polar community. For the past 24 years Geoff has dedicated his career to raising awareness and understanding of the Arctic, the Antarctic and places in between. He is known as a connector and bridge builder with a visionary and creative spirit.
Last year Geoff gave us a very well attended and received presentation on The Canada C3 expedition (of which he was the founder and leader): a 150-day, 25,000 km nautical journey through the fabled Northwest Passage.
Geoff is the founder and president of the Students on Ice Foundation, an internationally renowned program that has taken more than 3,000 youth, educators,elders, experts, scientists, leaders and artists from around the world on educational journeys to the Arctic and Antarctic. www.studentsonice.com
Geoff was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2012. In 2015, he was selected as one of the top 100 Greatest Canadian Explorers. In 2010, Geoff was voted as one of the Top 25 Transformational Canadians. The Globe & Mail called Geoff “the man who revolutionized polar and environmental education”. He was bestowed the Inuktitut name “Pitsiulak” by the Commissioner of Nunavut in 2009 for his work with Inuit youth. In 2007, Geoff was awarded the Citation of Merit for outstanding feats of exploration and service by the prestigious Explorers Club in New York City.
Geoff’s experience working and traveling across the Circumpolar Arctic, the Antarctic, and across the global ocean is extensive and diverse. He has worked and collaborated on national and international projects in education, science, media and conservation. He has led over 125 expeditions to the Polar Regions.
The kitchen opens at 5.00 pm, and the presentation will start at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday is Steak Night. Members of all local sailing clubs obtain a discount on food purchases by showing a valid club membership card. Attendees are asked to make a donation to support the NSC Legacy fund.
The speaker series continues weekly until April 17. Please see the Winter Speaker page for details.