Come celebrate the 21st year of this not-to-be-missed symposium geared towards landscape architects, designers, contractors, land planners, municipal officials and homeowners. The symposium's focus: how to create ecologically sound and economically viable landscapes through the use of native plants and sustainable practices. This year, expect lively dialog on topics ranging the restoration of the American chestnut to the future of …

Learn about a multi-partner approach to restoration in rights-of-way. Morgan’s Grant hydro corridor project involves the Briarbrook Brookside Morgan’s Grant Community Association, the Ottawa Stewardship Council, Hydro One with the City of Ottawa and several private sector supporters who are working together to improve the greenspace corridor for all residents. This program is a great …

Below is an announcement and registration link for an upcoming Spanish language webinar from Xerces on pollinators. This is intended for a general audience and anyone interested in learning more about pollinators and how to support them around our homes and communities. En este seminario web, presentamos los grupos principales de polinizadores, su biología, y que necesitan para vivir y reproducirse. Destacamos las principales …

This webinar is open to the public and will talk about key considerations for successful pollinator habitat projects and potential support for your next project. These webinars will cover a variety of topics related to the design, establishment and management of pollinator habitat as well as the BBHF Seed A Legacy program that offers new …

Prairies contain incredible beauty and diversity, though neither is widely recognized by the public. Along with the size and connectivity of habitats, the biological diversity in prairies creates the ecological resilience needed to help ensure their continued survival. This photo-heavy presentation will delve into the diversity of prairies, especially within plants and invertebrates, sharing incredible …

Join Xerces in a dynamic, interactive webinar focused on how to find bee-safe plants for your pollinator gardens. You’ll walk out with tools for identifying pollinator-friendly growing practices in nurseries and greenhouses, a plan for how you can encourage your nursery to incorporate pollinator-friendly pest management into their business, and confidence in your capacity to …

Learn ecologically sound land management practices that promote pollinators, climate resilience, clean water and lands; practical knowledge, old world methods and innovation on pesticide reduction, habitat installation, soil health and more. More info here. Register here.

This webinar will take a look at current and pending changes to environmental regulations, as well as trends in state and federal policy and enforcement initiatives under the new Biden administration. Regulated industries can expect the new administration to consider action on several areas including chemicals regulation, climate change, wetlands, environmental justice, and air and …

Demand for solar energy continues to accelerate. Signed power purchase agreements exceeding 70 GW will result in more than 500,000 acres of new PV solar by the end of 2024, with millions more acres to follow. But bare ground or turfgrass on solar facilities can contribute to the widespread decline in biodiversity, causing new challenges …

This webinar is designed for resource professionals to talk about additional pollinator habitat programs that offer free seed mixtures and technical guidance for projects located on private, public and corporate lands. Register here.