MJV: Protecting and restoring California’s Overwintering Groves

Learn about the western monarchs’ overwintering habitat in coastal California and the unique challenges and opportunities to protect and restore the groves. Topics will include examples of how land managers, policy makers and community members can help make a difference. More info/Register here.

MJV: Protecting and restoring California’s Overwintering Groves

2 PM Eastern Time Learn about the western monarchs’ overwintering habitat in coastal California and the unique challenges and opportunities to protect and restore the groves. Topics will include examples of how land managers, policy makers and community members can help make a difference. More info/Register here.

Native Pollinator Biodiversity: The Contributions of Native Pollinator Meadows

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Native pollinators play a vital role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and food system. Attendees will gain an understanding of the intricate biodiversity of native pollinators, which have co-evolved with native plants. This webinar will discuss the steps of installing pollinator meadows, composed of herbaceous perennial flowering plants and native grasses. More details/register here

International Conference on Ecology and Transportation 2021

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ICOET is the foremost interdisciplinary, interagency supported conference addressing the broad range of ecological issues related to transportation systems in all modes. Experts in transportation development, related scientific study, policy issues, and administrative processes gather at ICOET to share current research, quality applications, and best practices that can enhance both the project development process and the ecological …

Reducing Reliance On Pesticides Through Integrated Pest Management

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To protect pollinators, Bee Cities and Campuses are re-examining chemical-centric pest management practices and reducing pesticide use on city and campus lands. Join us for a presentation by Sharon Selvaggio, Pesticide Program Specialist at the Xerces Society, to learn about proven best practices for cities and campuses striving to reduce their reliance on pesticides. Sharon …

Virtual Mind Walk: Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation in a Changing World

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Every fall, monarch butterflies return to the California coast to spend the winter, undertaking one of nature's most spectacular migrations. But the migration phenomenon is now threatened by a host of factors, including climate change and habitat loss. In the face of these challenges, monarchs may be adapting in surprising ways. Learn how monarchs navigate …

Minimising Collision Impacts for Bats at Operational Wind Facilities, Part 1: Curtailment

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This is the first in a series hosted by AWWI on strategies to minimize collision impacts for bats at operating wind energy facilities. This webinar will feature presentations by experts on what we’re learning about different curtailment approaches, current smart curtailment research projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, and novel approaches to developing …

Integrated Vegetation Management On Rights-of-Ways

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This webinar will discuss how integrated vegetation management (IVM) offers a cost-effective, environmentally friendly approach that can significantly enhance pollinator habitats. Participants will learn how to implement different types of cultural, biological, mechanical, and chemical control methods along rights-of-way to attain desired plant composition while protecting pollinators. More details/register here

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