Tonya Albee heads November Climate Café gathering

LACONIA — Tonya Albee, a Lakes Region leader in protecting pollinators, native insect species, and promoting biodiversity, will headline the Climate Café — Lakes Region November gathering from 5:30-6:30 p.m., on Thursday at the Laconia Public Library. Albee and her organization, the Six-Legged Society, work to inform the public and New Hampshire lawmakers about the impact of pesticides on the “little things that run the world.”

Albee’s efforts to inform both the public and lawmakers about the harmful outcomes of pesticide use, especially near our lakes, was recently featured in the Aug. 25 edition of The Laconia Daily Sun. But Albee also offers hope that each of the community, through even small changes, can make a difference.

“As we approach Thanksgiving, a season of harvest and gratitude, it’s worth remembering how much we owe to the natural world — and the tiny creatures that quietly sustain it,” Albee said. “Yet birds, pollinators, and aquatic life are disappearing, and the consequences reach far beyond wildlife. Their future and our own are deeply connected. The encouraging news is that we can do something about it.”

The Nov. 19 presentation will explore the impact of pesticides and “the surprisingly simple choices we can make — from the avocados we buy to the lightbulbs we use” to help protect the world.

Climate Café is a welcoming, nonpartisan community that provides opportunities for conversation on a variety of topics determined by the group. Climate Café discussions are open to all and require no membership or commitment.

For more information, email climatecafenh@gmail.com.