Research Roundtable: Solar Power and Pollinators
OnlineJoin us to learn about the latest research on co-locating pollinator habitats with solar technologies. Register here
Join us to learn about the latest research on co-locating pollinator habitats with solar technologies. Register here
Please join us for this exciting opportunity to learn more about the plight of monarch butterflies in the West. For more information about this webinar, please contact info@swmonarchs.org Register here
Power utilities and their customers are consistently asking far more of transmission and distribution vegetation management programs than in the past. A great deal of data is critical to support a utility’s vision. Investigation will continue into current technologies for data gathering, ascertaining how data can be leveraged, and perhaps most importantly, how it can …
2 PM Eastern Time The Monarch Butterfly Fund works to conserve monarch butterflies and their migration, concentrating their efforts to protect and improve the land on which monarchs depend. This is done through supporting work in habitat conservation, scientific research and monitoring, outreach and education, and sustainable development. Learn about MBF\'s accomplishments and collaborations of …
The Monarch Butterfly Fund works to conserve monarch butterflies and their migration, concentrating their efforts to protect and improve the land on which monarchs depend. This is done through supporting work in habitat conservation, scientific research and monitoring, outreach and education, and sustainable development. Learn about MBF\'s accomplishments and collaborations of the last 10 years, …
The Monarch Butterfly Fund works to conserve monarch butterflies and their migration, concentrating their efforts to protect and improve the land on which monarchs depend. This is done through supporting work in habitat conservation, scientific research and monitoring, outreach and education, and sustainable development. Learn about MBF\'s accomplishments and collaborations of the last 10 years, …
After a century of water development under a legal framework that did not recognize nature as a legitimate water user, the Colorado River today rarely flows to the sea, and its 600,000 ha delta ecosystem has been reduced to a mere 10% of its original size. Environmental NGOs from the United States and Mexico have …
Join us for this webinar to learn about the strategic planning process and a recently completed impact assessment of the Working Group. Register here
This webinar, hosted by AWWI and NREL, will explore several research questions related to bat behaviour near wind turbines and its implications for mitigating the impacts of wind energy on bats. The webinar will include presentations and a facilitated Q&A from experts on bat behaviour. More details/ register here
Join us for a brief foray into the intersections of science, policy and education. This webinar will explain how ecologists and conservation biologists use the scientific process, how those results inform policy decisions, and what you need to know to be an informed member of the public. More info/Register here.
2 PM Eastern Time Join us for a brief foray into the intersections of science, policy and education. This webinar will explain how ecologists and conservation biologists use the scientific process, how those results inform policy decisions, and what you need to know to be an informed member of the public. More info/Register here.
Join us for a brief foray into the intersections of science, policy and education. This webinar will explain how ecologists and conservation biologists use the scientific process, how those results inform policy decisions, and what you need to know to be an informed member of the public. More details/register here
We invite you to join us for the 2022 TRB Annual Meeting, being held January 9-13, 2022 in Washington, DC. Expected to attract thousands of transportation professionals from around the world, the meeting program covers all transportation modes, and addresses topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and …
Since 1999, Future Harvest has gathered leaders in regional agriculture for our annual winter conference where farmers come together for expert-led sessions, networking, business and crop planning, trend forecasting, and more.  Together, we can continue our important work to advance agriculture and learn from one another. We\'ve seen the members of our region\'s foodshed come together …
This interactive virtual workshop is intended to bring together staff from DOTs around the country, as well as other roadside managers, to share challenges and successes in creating and managing pollinator habitat along roadways.  This workshop will consist of a series of four core sessions focusing on strategies for ESA compliance, maintenance, revegetation, and …
The Monarch Migrating Mural Project: Public Art as a Catalyst for Conservation. Presenters: Jane Kim, Ink Dwell. January 25, 2022 In this webinar, Jane will discuss her ongoing Monarch Migrating Mural campaign, a series of public installations that highlight monarchs along their migration corridors, and the habitat conservation actions the campaign has inspired.  …
Register for the webinar here. Monitoring is one of the foundations of a successful habitat or species conservation project, helping teams assess their progress and adjust their management practices accordingly.  This webinar will explore what good monitoring is, why it’s important for documenting your success, and how to integrate monitoring into the management …
Join us in Des Moines, Iowa on February 13-16, 2022 for the 82nd Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference. We are designing this meeting to be a hybrid event to allow those unable to travel to have access to content as well as a variety of other ways for all participants to engage and connect with colleagues in the …
Join us in Nashville! In February, the NWTF will take over Nashville for our 46th annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show, Feb. 16-20, 2022 once again at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Our convention and sport show is the largest consumer show in Nashville with more than 350 exhibitors featuring some of the …
Bird-Safe Glass and Native Grass: Why Avian Projects Aren\'t Just About Nest Boxes Register for the webinar here. Nest boxes have become a common sight on corporate lands around the world, providing cavity-nesting songbirds a safe place to raise their young. Given the wide range of challenges that birds encounter, however, it is important to …
Symposium Overview Look forward to the 22nd year of this not-to-be-missed symposium geared towards landscape architects, designers, contractors, land planners, municipal officials and homeowners. Learn how to create ecologically sound and economically viable landscapes through the use of native plants and sustainable practices. Continuing education credits will be available! Registration coming soon.
Tribal Alliance for Pollinators: An Innovative Model for Conservation Collaboration. Presenters: Jane Breckinridge & Brandon Gillespie. February 22, 2022 1pm-2pm TAP is the only Native-led organization dedicated to grassland restoration using locally sourced native plant seed. Learn about TAP’s history, dedication to monarch conservation, methods and hear guidance on working more effectively with tribes. Register …
Starts at 10 AM CST on February 23, 2022 through Zoom The seminar will take place again at 7 PM CST on February 24, also through Zoom. Join a free webinar that talks with a commercial beekeeper from Browning\'s Honey and pollinator biologists with The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund the many challenges facing the …
Proactive Conservation: Supporting At-Risk Species through Collaborative Action February 23, 2021 12:00-1:00 PM CST While reversing population loss among threatened and endangered species is critical, it is also important to proactively address the needs of species that are at-risk of potential listing. Voluntarily working to keep at-risk species from being listed benefits not only wildlife, …
Starts at 7 PM CST on February 24, 2022 through Zoom The seminar will also take place at 10 AM CST on February 23, also through Zoom. Join a free webinar that talks with a commercial beekeeper from Browning\'s Honey and pollinator biologists with The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund the many challenges facing the …
Learn ecologically sound land management practices that promote pollinators, climate resilience, clean water and lands, practical knowledge and innovation on pesticide reduction, habitat restorations and more.\' The summit will take place on March 1-March 3, starting and ending at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM CST each day. Registration coming soon. Read more at the Pollinator-Friendly …
Omaha, Nebraska Stay tuned for more information!
Roadsides as Habitat for Monarchs: A Great Opportunity or a Salty Death Trap? Presenter: Emilie C. Snell-Rood, University of Minnesota. Roadsides contain potentially thousands of acres of monarch habitat with millions of stems of milkweed hosts, but they also present risks. Emilie will discuss her research over the past five years investigating costs and benefits …
Annual Rights-of-Way Workshop Wednesday March 30 | 8:30am-3:00pm EDT Register for this event here! Do you manage vegetation on rights-of-way (roadways, hydro corridors, solar/wind farms, or pipeline easements)? Join your peers and get the know-how on restoring pollinator habitat! Â Many organizations are finding pollinator habitat restoration a positive way to address challenges such as …
Western Monarch Update: Population and Seasonal Windows of Opportunity for Monarchs in California. Presenters: Louie H. Yang, UC Davis & Emma Pelton, Xerces Society. April 26, 2022 1pm-2pm CDT Join us for a western monarch population update and a research report on the results of Dr. Yang’s three-year study of milkweed-monarch interactions, which suggest two seasonal …
Community-First Environmental Action: How Crossing the Fence Line Can Create Mutually Beneficial Partnerships Presenters: Listed below in event description. April 27, 2022 12pm-1pm CDT on GoToWebinar Register for the event here. As companies in the U.S. and worldwide make or revisit their overall commitments to equity and community engagement, many are recognizing the opportunity to …
Western Pollinator Conservation Webinar May 4, 2022 12pm-1pm CDT, through Microsoft Teams Join the Microsoft Teams meeting here. Interested in how you can help with native bumble bee and western monarch butterfly conservation? Please join May 4th 10 – 11am PST for a practitioner-focused webinar to make the most out of the 2022 field season. This …
Looking Out for Pollinators: Strengthening Pollinator Projects through Monitoring and Citizen Science Presenter: Juanita Armstrong, Natural Resource Specialist, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department May 4, 2022, 1pm-2pm CDT (through GoToWebinar) Register for the webinar at GoToWebinar. Pollinator projects empower corporate conservation teams to address global biodiversity issues through site-based action. Providing native pollinators with …
IMMP on Pollinator Conservation Projects: Virtual Workshop May 11, 2022 6:30pm-8pm CDT Register for the event here. NOTE: This event will also be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 10am-11:30am CDT. There is also an option on the registration form to receive a recording of the workshop if attending the live session is not …
A New Bumble Bee Conservation Effort for Energy and Transportation Lands Takes Flight May 17, 2022 12:00 PM-1:00 PM CDT on GoToWebinar Bumble bees are undergoing serious population losses. Several species are awaiting consideration for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA): American bumble bee has declined by nearly 90%; Western bumble bee by …
Get the Buzz: Research shows solar habitat installations support pollinators May 18, 2022Â 12:00-1:00 pm on Zoom Bees, monarchs, and other critical pollinators are disappearing, and scientists agree that loss of habitat is a primary concern. However, research has found that the renewable energy sector provides a unique opportunity for creating new pollinator habitat. Join …
IMMP on Pollinator Conservation Projects: Virtual Workshop May 19, 2022 10am-11:30am CDT Register for the event here. NOTE: This event will also be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 6:30pm-8pm CDT. There is also an option on the registration form to receive a recording of the workshop if attending the live session is not …
Can We Grow Crops and Monarchs? Risks and Benefits of Monarch Habitat in Agricultural Landscapes. Presenters: Steven Bradbury, Iowa State University & Dr. Niranjana Krishnan, Missouri S&T. May 24, 2022 1pm-2pm CDT This webinar examines recent research that simulates population outcomes for different habitat establishment scenarios and insecticide use patterns on agricultural lands. Join us to …