Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group

(Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund) Solar Energy & Pollinator Benefits: Managing the Uncertainty of a New Model
2022-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Solar Energy & Pollinator Benefits: Managing the Uncertainty of a New Model
November 17, 2022
Starts at 1:00 PM CST
Register here!
This discussion will look at the key considerations of how pollinator health and habitat benefits can be a key component of utility scale solar projects.
Hosted by Tyler Kanczuzewski, Vice President of Sustainability – Inovateus Solar; and Pete Berthelsen, Executive Director – The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund
Tyler is the Vice President of Marketing and Sustainability, Board Member, and an investor of Inovateus Solar. He has an MBA from Grand Valley State University with an emphasis in sustainable enterprise and a B.A. from Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, IN. Tyler has also taken on a role as Sustainability Consultant for Logistick, a freight securement system manufacturer and supplier, and his goal is to help them implement sustainable practices into various business activities and operations.
Pete is the Executive Director for The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund and President of Conservation Blueprint, LLC. Pete has a M.S. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University and a B.S. in Wildlife from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Pete also serves as a Board member, Steering Committee advisor, and Technical advisor for several large-scale solar projects and conservation organizations.
What you’ll learn:
1. The 15 unique project objectives that will inform and guide how your final vegetative cover is designed.
2. The key risks and benefits of a successful final vegetative cover.
3. Key learnings from projects that were not 100% successful in their vegetative cover establishment efforts.
4. How considering and designing multiple benefits into a solar project is a great fit with corporate sustainability goals.
This presentation will be recorded and available for viewing at a later date. Attendees will be able to pass along comments and questions during the live webinar. The registration is free, but you will need to be registered to attend.

MJV 2022 Webinar Series: The Milpa and the Monarch: Indigenous Cosmologies of Mexico.
2022-11-15 13:00 - 14:00
The Milpa and the Monarch: Indigenous Cosmologies of Mexico.
Presenter: Dr. Columba Gonzalez, Mount Saint Vincent Univ.
November 15, 2022
1pm-2pm CDT
Description TBA.
Register for the event here.

(Bee City USA) Practitioners Talk About IPM: Turning Lemons into Lemonade – the Story of Wilsonville, OR
2022-11-15 12:00 - 13:00
Turning Lemons into Lemonade – The Story of Wilsonville, OR
November 15, 2022
12:00PM-1:00PM CST, through Zoom
Register for the webinar here!
A private parking lot in Wilsonville, Oregon became the unexpected site of the country’s largest bumble bee kill, when an estimated 50,000-100,000 bumble bees died during Pollinator Week in 2013, after neonicotinoid insecticide was applied to linden trees located in the lot.
Since then, the City of Wilsonville has rallied to support bee conservation through joining Bee City USA and establishing its Bee Stewards Wilsonville program.
Join Kerry Rappold, Natural Resources Program Manager for the City of Wilsonville, who will discuss the city’s work since the bee kill, including pollinator habitat establishment, integrated pest management in parks and public spaces, residential education, and involvement in state policy work.

(Entomological Society of America) 2022 ESA, ESC, and ESBC Joint Annual Meeting
2022-11-13 - 2022-11-16 | Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 0C3, Canada
2022 ESA, ESC, and ESBC Joint Annual Meeting
November 13-16, 2022
Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, BC, and also virtually
The Entomological Society of America (ESA), Entomological Society of Canada (ESC), and the Entomological Society of British Columbia (ESBC) are excited to be hosting the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting on November 13-16 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia. The theme for the 2022 ESA, ESC, and ESBC Joint Annual Meeting is Entomology as Inspiration: Insects through art, science, and culture.
Join us, November 13 – 16, for the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting. Explore groundbreaking research, network with other entomologists and professional insect scientists, and so much more. Don’t miss out as the entomological community comes together—attend the Joint Annual Meeting in-person in Vancouver or virtually; you choose the way that best suit your plans this fall.
Register now and get excited for the Joint Annual Meeting!
Note:
ESA has negotiated discounted hotel rates for 2022 Joint Annual Meeting attendees. You must make your hotel reservation through Orchid Events. Hotel reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served, space available basis. Submit your request as soon as possible for the best opportunity of receiving your hotel choice.
Reserve your hotel room here!
Room rates quoted are in Canadian dollars and the hotels will bill in Canadian dollars. Use the calculator to determine the current exchange rate, which is constantly changing.

(Bee and Butterfly Fund) Seed a Legacy First Year Management Tips
2022-10-25 18:30 - 19:00
Seed a Legacy First Year Management Tips
October 25, 2022
6:30-7:00 PM CDT, through Zoom
Register here!
Join us for a discussion about how to read seed tags, seeding your site, management for the first growing season, weed control tips, and Q&A with our expert biologist Elsa Gallagher.

MJV 2022 Webinar Series: What We Talk About When We Talk About Monarchs (DESCRIPTION TBA)
2022-10-25 13:00 - 14:00
What We Talk About When We Talk About Monarchs: Tackling the Tough Topics in Monarch Conservation.
Presenters: Katie-Lyn Bunney, Monarch Joint Venture & Lily Maynard, Cincinnati Zoo.
October 25, 2022
1pm-2pm CDT
Description TBA.
Register for the event here.

22nd Annual North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Conference
2022-10-18 - 2022-10-20 | Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20560, United States
22nd Annual International North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Conference
October 18-20, 2022
On behalf of Pollinator Partnership and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, we are pleased to invite NAPPC Partners to the 22nd Annual International North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Conference, hosted from October 18th to October 20th, 2022. NAPPC’s mission is to encourage the health of resident and migratory pollinating animals in North America. This year NAPPC partners will gather in-person and virtually from throughout North America and beyond.
Register here!
Agenda
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2022
Field Trip
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Various Departments
1000 Madison Drive NW
Washington, D.C. 20560
Evening Reception
To Be Determined
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH AND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 2022
NAPPC Member Conference
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Baird Auditorium
1000 Madison Drive NW
Washington, D.C. 20560
Hotel
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – Natl Mall
550 C Street S.W.,
Washington, District of Columbia 20024
There is a block of rooms available at a discounted rate for conference attendees.

Rate: $279, plus plus tax (14.95%)
Group Code: NA0
Booking: Click here to book online or call 877-834-3613
Cut-off Date: September 16, 2022

EPRI Monarch Roundtable: IUCN Red List Discussion
2022-10-12 12:00 - 13:00
EPRI Monarch Roundtable: IUCN Red List Discussion
October 12, 2022
12:00pm CT, through Cisco WebEx
Use this WebEx link to join the webcast before it starts; no pre-registration is required.

In July 2022, the migratory monarch was assessed as Endangered for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, with much associated fanfare in the news. But what does this actually mean and how did it come about?

Please join us for an upcoming, one hour webcast on October 12th at 12:00pm CT. In this webcast, Monika Böhm, Co-chair of the Butterfly and Moth Specialist Group and Freshwater Coordinator at the Global Center for Species Survival, and Anna Walker, Species Survival Officer for Invertebrate Pollinators at the New Mexico BioPark Society, will give a brief overview of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Red List and how it was used to assess the conservation status of the migratory monarch butterfly.

The IUCN Red List is widely recognized as the most comprehensive, scientifically based source for information on the global status of fungi, plant, and animal species. The recent assessment of the Monarch joined more than 140,000 species already assessed on the IUCN Red List. This presentation will cover what is involved in the monarch assessment, what data was used to draw a conclusion, and what the decision means for land managers and policy makers.
Moderator:
Jessica Fox, Conservation Biologist, Electric Power Research Institute
Presenters:
Anna Walker is the Species Survival Officer for Invertebrate Pollinators at the New Mexico BioPark Society. In this role, she works in partnership with the IUCN Species Survival Commission to assess the conservation status of insects on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. She has worked on projects involving moths endemic to Hawai‘i, prairie butterflies, and North American fireflies. In addition to writing Red List assessments, Anna is involved in several community science initiatives that focus on understanding the local insect fauna. She is the director of the New Mexico Butterfly Monitoring Network and partners with the Western Firefly Project to document rare and understudied fireflies of the desert southwest.

Monni Böhm is the Freshwater Conservation Coordinator at the Indianapolis Zoo’s Global Center for Species Survival, a partnership between Indianapolis Zoo and the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) to support and connect thousands of conservation experts working to secure a future for animals, fungi and plants in more than 160 countries. Prior to this, she was based at the Institute of Zoology at the Zoological Society of London, where she used the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as a biodiversity indicator to monitor status and trends of many different species groups across the globe. She is the Co-chair of the IUCN SSC Butterfly and Moth Specialist Group and the coordinator of the IUCN SSC Terrestrial and Freshwater Invertebrate Red List Authority, as well as a member of the Red List Technical Working Group of the IUCN and a member of several other Specialist Groups.

13th International Symposium on Environmental Concerns in Rights-of-Way Management
2022-10-09 - 2022-10-12 | Sheraton Charlotte / Le Meridien Hotel, 555 South McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204, United States
Charlotte, North Carolina
Environmental management of rights-of-way, whether it be planning of new infrastructure or operating of existing corridors, is evolving alongside changing climates, regulatory requirements and stakeholder concerns. Contribute and learn about research, case studies and discussions about adapting to the dynamic world of rights-of-way management.
Registration is coming soon. More info here.
Reserve your hotel room by Sept. 16. More info here.

12th Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium
2022-10-03 - 2022-10-06 | The Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth St., Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us in Kentucky at Louisville’s renowned Galt House Hotel, October 3rd -6th, for the 12th Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium! This year’s Symposium will feature two days of speakers and poster presentations, as well as a full day of field trips. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for landscape architects and certified crop advisors.

The biennial Eastern Native Grasslands Symposium is sustained by the expanding interests and cooperation of a diverse spectrum of people involved with native grasses, forbs, and wetland plants of the eastern United States. These include restorationists, landscape architects, ecologists, landowners, forage producers, biologists, wildlife and pollinator enthusiasts, private consultants, government agencies, seed and plant producers, and many more!
We are now seeking session proposals from presenters and speakers. We are requesting presentations from industry leaders, knowledgeable professionals, and inspired students. The request for presentations is open through May 15th . See the full RFP here.

This year’s symposium will cover:

Native Plants in Landscape and Design
Native grasses in energy and transportation of rights-of-way
Site preparation, seed selection, establishment and maintenance
Native grasses and forbs for pollinator conservation
Grasslands for pasture and forage
The role of natives in conservation agriculture
Restoration of Grasslands
Native grasses and forbs in the solar industry
and more!

Learn more at ENGSymposium.org.

(Xerces Society Webinar) Bring Back the Pollinators: Providing Nesting Habitat for Bees
2022-09-29 12:00 - 13:00
Bring Back the Pollinators: Providing Nesting Habitat for Bees
September 29, 2022
12:00-1:00 PM CDT, through Zoom
The availability of nesting habitat is a critical yet often overlooked factor impacting native bee populations. In this webinar, Xerces Biologists, Leif Richardson and Sarah Foltz Jordan, will summarize nesting biology of major groups of bees, including leaf-cutter bees, mining bees, bumble bees, and many more. They will also offer numerous practical approaches to creating and managing nesting habitat features. Approaches are relevant to landscapers, farmers, gardeners, natural resource professionals, and anyone interested in taking the next step in supporting pollinators. Community science opportunities will also be discussed.
This is the fourth webinar in the four-part series Bring Back the Pollinators.
This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.
Register here!

MJV 2022 Webinar Series: The Role of Zoos in Butterfly and Insect Conservation
2022-09-27 13:00 - 14:00
The Role of Zoos in Butterfly and Insect Conservation.
Presenters: Paige Howorth, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance & Traci Clevenger, Henry Doorly Zoo.
September 27, 2022
1pm-2pm CDT
Zoos are playing an important role in insect conservation research and their labs are home to innovative programs designed to help at-risk insect species recover. Join us for updates and success stories with a focus on monarchs and the salt creek tiger beetle recovery program.
Register for the event here.

WHC Webinar Series: Creating Bat-friendly Gardens and Urban Habitats to Help Prevent Bat Extinction
2022-09-21 12:00 - 13:00
Creating Bat-Friendly Gardens and Urban Habitats to Help Prevent Bat Extinction
September 21, 2022 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM CDT, through GoToWebinar
Register here!
Bats are a sign of a healthy and functioning ecosystem – they help with pest control, reducing the need for insecticide, and their guano is an excellent organic fertilizer, among many other benefits bats offer to people and nature. With nearly 200 species threatened with extinction, corporate landowners have an opportunity to contribute to bat conservation in a meaningful way. In this webinar, bat experts will share the basics of creating a bat garden, bat-friendly considerations for lighting buildings and landscapes, and the importance of urban habitats such as parks and golf courses.
What you’ll learn:
• How to create a bat garden
• The impact of light pollution on bat species
• The role of urban bat habitats
• How to support bats in advance of Bat Week, October 24-31, 2022
Who should take this webinar:
• Corporate site teams that want to protect bat populations
• Anyone interested in learning more about bat habitats
Presenters:
• Erin Cord, Community Engagement Manager, Bat Conservation International
• Frank Ridgley, DVM, Zoo Conservation and Veterinary Services Manager, Conservation and Research
Department, Zoo Miami

(Xerces Society Webinar) Habitat for Pollinators - Success, Next Steps, Ready for Winter
2022-09-20 11:00 - 12:00
Habitat for Pollinators – Success, Next Steps, Ready for Winter
September 20, 2022
11:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT, through Zoom
Join Stephanie Frischie, Agronomist and Native Plant Materials Specialist with the Xerces Society, for this Women4theLand Conservation Conversation via Zoom. Mid-September can feel like summer or like fall from one day to another. At this learning circle, the panelists will talk about what happened in your pollinator habitat over the summer. They’ll also talk about what is blooming this time of year, which pollinators and insects are active, and what will happen to them in a few months when winter sets in. Join them to learn about providing overwintering habitat and some good books to add to winter reading lists.
Register here!

2022 National Trees and Utilities Conference
2022-09-20 - 2022-09-22 | Wisconsin Center District, 555 W Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203, United States
Join Us!
Grab your calendars because you won’t want to miss this. We are happy to officially announce the 2022 Trees & Utilities Conference! Get ready to join us in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 20 – 22nd.
Register here!
Have a topic you want to share? We would love to hear from you! Submit your speaking papers today, as we seek to build a program that will inspire and educate a wide range of professionals within the utility arboriculture network. We welcome all ranges of speakers whether this is your first time presenting or you are well seasoned!
A few topics we are seeking that reflect on current and future practices in
• Community Programs
• DEI
• Education/Professional Development
• Environmental (Pollinators, Urban Forests, Water Resource/Reliable Energy)
• Research
• Recruitment / Workforce Retention
• Regulation (Government Interaction, Rate Case/O&M)
• Safety
• Trends (Carbon Reduction, Supply Chain, COVID/Work Landscape)
• And more!
*No sales pitches or self-promotions will be accepted

Don’t wait! Call for Papers will be accepted only through April 6th, so submit your papers today!
Register here!

Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies 112th Annual Meeting
2022-09-18 - 2022-09-21 | Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) 112th Annual Meeting
September 18-21, 2022
Omni Hotel, Fort Worth, TX
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies will host the 112th AFWA Annual Meeting at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, September 18-21, 2022. Make plans now to join us!
This annual event provides a forum for conservation leadership and brings together more than 700 leaders from fish and wildlife agencies and conservation groups from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canada and Mexico in order to discuss conservation policy and management issues and accomplishments. Attendees include key decision makers in the field of fish and wildlife, including; directors, assistant directors, program managers, and others involved in fisheries, wildlife habitat, law enforcement, legal affairs, industry, as well as public affairs (information and education).
Register here!
Overnight accommodations will be available to meeting participants at a discounted group rate of $195/night, plus 17% tax and special assessments. Please make your reservation by Friday, August 26, 2022 to be guaranteed the group rate. To make a reservation, click here, or call Omni Reservations at 1-800-843-6664.

SJTA/NJDFW: 2022 Northeastern Transportation and Wildlife Conference
2022-09-18 - 2022-09-21 | Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center, Two Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
The 2022 Northeastern Transportation and Wildlife Conference (NETWC) will be co-hosted by the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) and the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDFW), and will be held in-person September 18 – 21 at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The safety and health of everyone is of paramount importance, and the Steering Committee is closely monitoring the COVID 19 pandemic as well as state and local safety guidelines and protocols. A “Duty of Care” will be announced closer to the event dates, and www.netwc.org will have the most up to date information.
The undeniable challenge of sustaining wildlife mobility across a fragmented and changing landscape is being met with historic support, offering up a pivotal moment for conservation. NETWC 2022 brings together a community of ecologists and transportation planners, engineers, administrators, and researchers, to share our collective expertise and harness today’s opportunities to put pro-wildlife infrastructure solutions into practice.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Click here to register for the conference.

Conservation Blueprint Webinar: Pollinator Habitat Design and Research (7:00 PM CDT)
2022-09-07 19:00 - 20:00
Pollinator Habitat Design and Research
September 7, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT
Register for the 7:00 PM webinar here. The webinar will be held earlier at 10:00 AM; you can register for that time here. The webinar will be recorded for viewing at a later date.
Join this webinar on Wednesday, September 7th to learn about new research conducted by the US Geological Survey that looks at pollinator habitat design and function. You’ll learn about new research results that highlight improved pollinator habitat values.
This webinar will highlight the pollinator habitat designs features that produced increased pollinator species use and benefits. Learn how to make every acre of pollinator habitat the best it can be.

Conservation Blueprint Webinar: Pollinator Habitat Design & Research (10:00 AM CDT)
2022-09-07 10:00 - 11:00
Pollinator Habitat Design and Research
September 7, 2022, 10:00 AM CDT
Register for the 10:00 AM webinar here. The webinar will be held again at 7:00 PM; you can register for that time here. The webinar will be recorded for viewing at a later date.
Join this webinar on Wednesday, September 7th to learn about new research conducted by the US Geological Survey that looks at pollinator habitat design and function. You’ll learn about new research results that highlight improved pollinator habitat values.
This webinar will highlight the pollinator habitat designs features that produced increased pollinator species use and benefits. Learn how to make every acre of pollinator habitat the best it can be.

(REWI Webinar) Eagle Mitigation Models Update: Alternative Options for Offsetting Golden Eagle Take at Wind Energy Facilities
2022-09-02 15:00 - 16:00
Eagle Mitigation Models Update: Alternative Options for Offsetting Golden Eagle Take at Wind Energy Facilities
September 14, 2022, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT
Held through Zoom
Register here!
This webinar will explore and provide an update on the eagle lead model and eagle vehicle collision model. Both models estimate the mitigation credits for offsetting eagle take at wind energy facilities and provide alternative take mitigation options to power pole retrofitting. The lead model estimates the reduction in eagle mortality from decreasing lead ingestion by golden eagles during the big game hunting season. The vehicle collision model estimates the reduction in eagle mortality due to the removal of roadkill on which eagles feed, exposing them to vehicle strikes.
This webinar will be recorded and available on this page.

Research Roundtable: Rare Plants and the Biodiversity of ROWs
2022-08-30 13:00 - 14:00
Research Roundtable: Rare Plants and the Biodiversity of ROWs
Virtual
August 30, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM CDT
We’re excited to bring back the Research Roundtable webinar series this year! Join us for the upcoming session and learn about research on rare plants on ROWs and the unique biodiversity value that these landscapes can provide. As before, the webinar will feature several lightning talks from researchers, followed by virtual roundtable discussions.
Presenters
Theo Witsell, Southeastern Grassland Initiative
Jon Soper, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Register here!

MJV 2022 Webinar Series: Climate, Weather, and Monarchs
2022-08-23 13:00 - 14:00
Climate, Weather, and Monarchs.
Presenters: Karen Oberhauser, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison & Leslie Ries, Georgetown Univ.
August 23, 2022
1pm-2pm CDT
Weather is a key determinant of monarch numbers, but the story is complicated and interesting. Join us to learn the latest on what we know about monarch population drivers, in the past, present, and future.
Register for the event here.

(National Wildlife Federation) Roadside Habitat for Monarch Butterflies and Pollinators
2022-08-16 13:00 - 14:00
Roadside Habitat for Monarch Butterflies and Pollinators
August 16, 2022
1:00 PM-2:00 PM CDT, through Zoom
Throughout North America, municipalities and other landowners are working to create pockets of monarch butterfly habitat in urban, suburban, and rural areas, including on agricultural lands, grazing land, land trust sites, parks, natural areas, schools, and municipal properties. There is significant opportunity to extend the ecological benefit of these areas by converting nearby roadsides into ecological corridors. This webinar, hosted by the National Wildlife Federation, will feature two case studies from South Texas and Central Missouri where seed restoration was combined with public outreach.
Register for the webinar here!

Restoring & Enhancing Pollinator Workshop
2022-08-03 | Charles L. Whitney Education Center, 2206 N M Road, Marquette, NE, 68854, United States
Restoring & Enhancing Pollinator Workshop
August 3, 2022
Prairie Plains Resource Institute Whitney Education Center, Marquette, NE
Starts at 9:00 AM CDT
Join us at Prairie Plains Resource Institute for a day of presentations, open discussions, and field hikes focusing on prairie management and restoration that enhances habitat for pollinators and other biodiversity. Open to the public and conservationists.
Presentations by: Gerry Steinauer (Nebraska Game and Parks Commission), Kent Pfeiffer (Northern Prairies Land Trust), Mercy Manzanares (HDR) & Jon Judson (Diversity Farms)
Prairie Management and Restoration Method Field Hikes by: Bill Whitney, Sarah Bailey & Mike Bullerman (PPRI), Gerry Steinauer (NGPC), Chris Helzer (The Nature Conservancy), & Kent Pfeiffer (NPLT)
Weed management panel discussion during lunch
Registration is required to attend this workshop. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by Audubon Nebraska with vegetarian options available.
Register for the workshop here.

MJV Webinar Series 2022: The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz
2022-07-26 13:00 - 14:00
The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz: A New North American Tradition for Monarch Conservation.
Presenter: Alessandro Diene, Insectarium of Montréal.
July 26, 2022
1pm-2pm CDT
The “Blitz” recently celebrated its 5th anniversary with over 10,000 observations of monarchs and milkweed across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. This webinar presents the origins, present moment, and future plans of this trinational effort.
Register for the event here.

WHC Webinar Series: Inspiring Environmental Action Through Nature Art
2022-07-20 12:00 - 13:00
Inspiring Environmental Action Through Nature Art
July 20, 2022
12:00 PM-1:00 PM CDT
Art has the power to inspire, educate and provide new perspectives. In particular, art focused on nature not only teaches adults and children about wildlife, but also galvanizes audiences to take action for conservation. Telling stories about the value of nature through fine art or literature creates a strong connection between the audience and the environment, and inspires them to want to protect it.
In this webinar, we’ll hear from two nature artists about where they find their inspiration, how art and storytelling helps people learn more about nature, and how depicting wildlife through art encourages conservation.
What you’ll learn:
• The connections between art and nature
• How art can encourage and inspire conservation efforts
• Ideas for incorporating art into educational or awareness activities
Who should take this webinar:
• Anyone interested in learning more about nature art
• Site teams that use educational activities with students and community members
Presenters:
• Rebekah Knight, wildlife artist
• Rebekah Lowell, author and illustrator
Register for the event here.

Intentional Vegetation Management | Tools and Resources for Compatible Species
2022-07-19 13:00 - 14:00
Intentional Vegetation Management | Tools and Resources for Compatible Species
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
1:00-2:00 pm CDT, through GoToWebinar
Join us to learn about a new suite of tools, developed by the Utility Arborist Association’s Environmental Stewardship Committee, to support the management of compatible species and biodiversity on rights-of-way. These tools are intended to be used alongside the new Integrated Vegetation Management Best Management Practice, 3rd edition.

Pipelines and Sustainable Vegetation Management
2022-07-13 13:00 - 14:00
Pipelines and Sustainable Vegetation Management
July 13, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT, through GoToWebinar
This webinar will explore how midstream oil and gas companies can manage their rights-of-way in a sustainable and pollinator-friendly way. American Petroleum Institute will share newly published guidance on how pipeline operators and managers can identify, plan, implement, and mature conservation practices to maintain the highest standards of safety while also achieving benefits for the natural environment, the community, and their organizations. Marathon Pipeline and Shell will share case studies of their initiatives in practice.
Register here!

Webinar to Highlight Strategies for Preventing Roadside Fires
2022-07-02 11:30 - 13:00
Webinar to Highlight Strategies for Preventing Roadside Fires
July 7, 2022
11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Cigarette butts, sparking chains, and vehicle mechanical failure all pose roadside fire risks. But you can help prevent those fires. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 12:30-2 p.m. Eastern that will summarize vegetation management strategies to reduce or potentially eliminate fires starting on the roadside. Chemical, mechanical, and manual methods can all maximize vegetation control for reducing fire risks. Presenters will also examine how to balance stormwater-treatment strategies with fire management strategies.
This webinar is sponsored by the TRB Standing Technical Committee on Roadside Maintenance.
Registration for this webinar is free.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.
Webinar agenda and presenters

Fire risk in California – Ken Murray, California Department of Transportation
Fire risk in Washington State – Ray Willard, Washington State Department of Transportation
Question and answer session moderated by Scott Lucas, Ohio Department of Transportation

The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Design roadway elements to reduce fires from broken down vehicles or chains’ sparks
Identify vegetation-management strategies for reducing fire risk while not compromising stormwater quality or increasing the risk of erosive action along the roadside
Implement vegetation management practices to eliminate noxious/invasive species and replace them with native/drought-tolerant species and reduce fire risk

No continuing education credits will be provided to attendees of this webinar.
Pre-registration is required. Once the webinar starts, you will be unable to register. Individuals that are registered for a webinar but do not receive their confirmation emails due to their organization’s internal firewalls should contact the TRB Helpdesk for assistance in signing in.
View our FAQ page for more information.
Registration questions? Contact TRB webinar program.

MJV 2022 Webinar Series: Rapid-Fire Research
2022-06-28 13:00 - 14:00
Rapid-fire Research: Key Takeaways from the 2021 MJV Monarch Research Review. Presenters: Jennifer Thieme & Laura Lukens, Monarch Joint Venture.
June 28, 2022
1pm-2pm CDT
Get up to speed on the latest monarch and pollinator research with Jennifer and Laura from the MJV science team. The Monarch Research Review is a volunteer-driven, annual compendium of published articles available to everyone on the MJV website.
Register for the event here.
