Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group

2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Monarch Research Review
2023-04-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Monarch Research Review
April 25, 2023
1:00PM-2:00PM CDT
Register for all webinars in the series here!
Join us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov, Dec) at 1PM Central Time.

Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs.
All webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change.
All past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website.
This series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center.
2023 Webinars:
– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge
– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat
– April 25: Monarch Research Review
– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project
– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for
Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)
– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat
– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries
– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling
– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico
– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past, Present, and Future

No Mow May: Bringing Your Community on Board
2023-04-26 19:00 - 20:00
No Mow May: Bringing Your Community on Board
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
7:00PM-8:00PM CDT
Register here!
What does it take to make change in your community? No Mow May is a classic example of the hard work that it will take to engage with your local representatives to enact positive change in your community. Dr. Israel Del Toro and Ald. Alex Shultz will chat about their experiences over the last few years of enacting No Mow May in Appleton, WI. There is a need to be able to listen closely, empathize with your neighbors and at the same time balance the need for environmental stewardship.
This free Bee City USA webinar is hosted by Xerces Society and will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel on the Bee City USA playlist. Auto-generated Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

(Webinar) AgriSolar Ownership, Lease, and Land Planning
2023-05-04 11:00 - 12:00
AgriSolar Ownership, Lease, and Land Planning
May 4, 2023
11:00PM-12:00PM, through Zoom
Register here!
Join the AgriSolar Clearinghouse for our webinar series! In this webinar, AgriSolar Clearinghouse team members Chris Lent and Carl Berntsen will discuss their new publication on agrisolar ownership, lease, and land planning.
Attendance is free and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse.

Lights Out for Fireflies and Other Insects
2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:00
Lights Out for Fireflies and Other Insects
Thursday, May 11, 2023
12:00PM-1:00PM
Register here!
Insect populations around the world are declining rapidly. But why? While habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change all have something to do with it, Dr. Avalon C. Evans of the Rowland Institute at Harvard University shows in this talk that light pollution is another important — but too often overlooked — bringer of the insect apocalypse. Light pollution interferes with the development, movement, foraging, and reproduction of diverse insect species, including many that we know and love such as fireflies. Fortunately, there are many simple things that we can all do to help reverse this driver of insect declines. Light pollution can be cheaply, easily, and instantly eliminated, and doing so can help ensure that we live in harmony with our insect friends and neighbors for generations to come.
This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Lower Phelan Creek Project
2023-05-23 13:00 - 14:00
2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Lower Phelan Creek Project
May 23, 2023
1:00PM-2:00PM CDT
Register for all webinars in the series here!
Join us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov, Dec) at 1PM Central Time.

Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs.
All webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change.
All past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website.
This series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center.
2023 Webinars:
– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge
– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat
– April 25: Monarch Research Review
– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project
– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for
Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)
– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat
– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries
– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling
– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico
– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past, Present, and Future

(Webinar) AgriSolar in the Pacific Northwest
2023-05-24 12:00 - 13:00
AgriSolar in the Pacific Northwest
May 24, 2023
12:00-1:00pm, through Zoom
Register here!
Join the AgriSolar Clearinghouse for our webinar series! In our final webinar, Max Greene of Renewable Northwest will discuss agrisolar in the Pacific Northwest.
Attendance is free and recordings will be posted in the AgriSolar Clearinghouse.

2023 International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health, and Policy
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-06 | The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, 16803, United States
2023 International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health, and Policy
June 3-6, 2023
The Penn Stater Conference Center, State College, PA
Register here!
The Penn State Center for Pollinator Research is hosting the fifth International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health and Policy on
June 3-6, 2023, with an optional evening welcome reception on Saturday, June 3rd.
It has been thirteen years since the inaugural International Conference, and there have been significant advances in our understanding of the drivers of pollinator declines, the tools to monitor and predict these declines, and strategies to conserve and expand both managed and wild pollinator populations. Moreover, it is clear that broader insect communities are experiencing similar challenges and can benefit from the strategies developed for supporting pollinators. The theme for this year’s conference is understanding and leveraging networks to support pollinator health, from gene networks to ecological community networks, to scientific networks.
Our keynote speakers for the conference are

May Berenbaum – University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
Michelle Flenniken – Montana State University
David Inouye – University of Maryland & Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
Alexandra Klein – University of Freiburg

Please see the Speaker page for all of our fantastic speakers, it will be updated as we confirm additional speakers.
Symposium will cover a range of topics, including mitigating the impacts of pathogens and parasites, deploying integrated pest and pollinator management to conserve pollinators and their ecosystem services in diverse landscapes, tools for monitoring and mapping biodiversity, principles and practices for designing biodiverse communities, and evaluations of the manifold impacts of climate change on pollinator and insect communities. Ongoing national and global initiatives in policy, education, and Extension will also be highlighted.
This conference will bring together individuals from universities, government agencies, industry, non-profit organizations, and several stakeholder groups to engage in a dialogue about the research, management, conservation, and policy approaches needed to tackle these issues.
Abstract submission deadline will be September 15, 2022.
For more information about the conference, please contact the conference organizers, Christina Grozinger (Penn State University), Michelle Flenniken (Montana State University), and Alex Klein (University of Freiburg). For conference logistic and registration questions, please contact Erin Reed. This conference is supported by Penn State’s Center for Pollinator research – http://ento.psu.edu/pollinators – Department of Entomology, College of Agricultural Sciences, and the Huck Institute of Life Sciences.

2023 International Conference on Ecology and Transportation
2023-06-04 - 2023-06-08 | Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain, 60 Battery Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
2023 International Conference on Ecology and Transportation
June 4-8, 2023, Burlington, VT
Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain
Register here!
Join us for the thirteenth biennial ICOET conference June 4th – 8th, 2023. The 2023 conference will combine in-person and virtual programming and training (”hybrid”). The in-person conference will be in Burlington, Vermont (US), while the virtual program will be offered through a virtual conferencing platform. ICOET is the foremost interdisciplinary, inter-agency supported conference addressing the broad range of ecological issues related to transportation systems in all modes. It provides a venue for sharing information and for training across multiple disciplines related to transportation and ecology, suitable for DOT, academic, consultant, NGO and other scientists and practitioners. The conference is organized by the Road Ecology Center (UC Davis), with assistance from the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies and the National Center for Sustainable Transportation at UC Davis.
Please find Event Website HERE

EPRI Pollinator Power Party 2023
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-23
Pollinator Power Party 2023
June 19-23, 2023
Registration will open soon!

National Pollinator Week
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-25
Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like! Popular events include planting for pollinators, hosting garden tours, participating in online bee and butterfly ID workshops, and so much more.
POLLINATOR WEEK 2023 WILL TAKE PLACE JUNE 19-25, 2023.
Learn more here!

Pollinator Week 2023
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-25
Pollinator Week 2023
June 19-25, 2023
Learn more here!
Pollinator Partnership is excited to announce that the official Pollinator Week website has been updated and is now live! Pollinator Week will take place June 19-25 this year. Visit our website to download the official 2023 Pollinator Week logos and social media graphics, register your activities on the new event map, and download our toolkits and educational resources.
This Pollinator Week we will be emphasizing the connections between climate and pollinators. Pollinator populations are decreasing because their food and homes are disappearing, diseases have increased, and rising temperatures and natural disasters are affecting their ability to survive – all of which are related to climate change. These are big problems and the efforts that are made around North America and globally during Pollinator Week raises awareness for conservation and can help provide real solutions for the pollinators we all love.

2023 WHC Conservation Conference
2023-06-20 - 2023-06-21 | Hilton Baltimore, 401 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
2023 WHC Conservation Conference
June 20-21
Hilton Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Register now!
As the only conservation organization to focus on corporate contributions to biodiversity, employee engagement and community relations, WHC is in a unique position to offer the most relevant and timely insights into the issues facing the intersection of biodiversity and business today.
Join us at the 2023 WHC Conference, where corporate conservation professionals will convene to share strategies and inspiration to drive the success of biodiversity around the world.
With 700 WHC-certified programs in 28 countries around the world, our collective reach can make a difference in our environmental and economical futures because, not only is nature our business, nature is everyone’s business.

(Webinar) Pandora's Box: The Pollinator Health Puzzle
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:00
Pandora’s Box: The Pollinator Health Puzzle
Thursday, June 22, 2023
11:00AM-12:00PM
Register here!
Important and complex, we are continuing to learn more about what impacts pollinator health in the U.S. As our landscapes and environments evolve and change use, pollinator biodiversity and health can be impacted. Hear from experts about partnerships and best management practices to ensure pollinators are protected while our communities and landscapes evolve.

2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)
2023-06-27 13:00 - 14:00
2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)
June 27, 2023
1:00-2:00PM CDT
Register for all webinars in the series here!
Join us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov, Dec) at 1PM Central Time.

Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs.
All webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change.
All past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website.
This series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center.
2023 Webinars:
– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge
– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat
– April 25: Monarch Research Review
– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project
– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for
Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)
– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat
– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries
– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling
– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico
– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past, Present, and Future

2023 Monarch Conservation Web Series - Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat
2023-07-25 13:00 - 14:00
2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat
July 25, 2023
1:00PM-2:00PM CDT
Register for all webinars in the series here!
Join us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov, Dec) at 1PM Central Time.

Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs.
All webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change.
All past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website.
This series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center.
2023 Webinars:
– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge
– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat
– April 25: Monarch Research Review
– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project
– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for
Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)
– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat
– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries
– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling
– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico
– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past, Present, and Future

2023 International Monarch Monitoring Blitz
2023-07-28 - 2023-08-06
2023 International March Monitoring Blitz
July 28-August 6, 2023
Learn more here!
The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz invites community scientists from across North America to come together with the shared goal of helping to protect and conserve the beloved and emblematic monarch butterfly. Data collected by volunteers each year support trinational efforts to better understand the monarch butterfly’s breeding productivity, range, and timing in North America.
Save the date for this year’s Monarch Monitoring Blitz from 28 July to 6 August 2023!

2023 America's Grassland Conference
2023-08-08 - 2023-08-10 | Little America Hotel, 2800 West Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY, 82009, United States
America’s Grassland Conference
Little America Hotel, Cheyenne, WY
August 8-10, 2023
Register here!
The 2023 America’s Grasslands Conference: Reconnecting America’s Grasslands, co-hosted by The National Wildlife Federation and University of Wyoming–College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources, will be held August 8-10th, 2023 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The conference serves as an opportunity to reconnect grasslands conservation stakeholders including producers, researchers, educators, and others through three days of talks, discussion sessions, field trips and more.

Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund Webinar
2023-08-17 13:00 | Online
Lesser-Prairie Chicken Response to Wind Energy
Thursday, August 17th at 1pm CST
This is an online ZOOM event
Register Here!
This webinar will explore a study supported by the Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund (REWRF) highlighting recent work on grouse and wind energy. There are many unknowns about lesser prairie chicken’s (LEPC) interactions with wind facilities and there is a strong need for long-term data to help guide siting in vicinity of LEPC’s range. This webinar provides an opportunity to learn more about REWRF’s groundbreaking work in the renewable energy-wildlife space and what lessons can be learned from these efforts.

MJV Remote Sensing of Pollinator Habitat Demo
2023-08-18 09:30 - 12:00 | 31646 128th St NW, Princeton, MN 55371, 31646 128th St NW, Princeton, MN 55371, Princeton, MN, 55371, United States
Remote Sensing of Pollinator Habitat Demonstration
Friday, August 18
9:30-12 p.m. CDT
Prairie Restorations, Inc., 31646 128th St NW, Princeton, MN
Register Here!
More information HERE

2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Monarch Sanctuaries
2023-08-22 13:00 - 14:00
2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Monarch Sanctuaries
August 22, 2023
1:00PM-2:00PM CDT
Register for all webinars in the series here!
Join us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov, Dec) at 1PM Central Time.

Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs.
All webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change.
All past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website.
This series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center.
2023 Webinars:
– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge
– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat
– April 25: Monarch Research Review
– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project
– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for
Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)
– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat
– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries
– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling
– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico
– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past, Present, and Future

Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Right-of-Way Management
2023-08-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Right-of-Way Management
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CDT
This is an online event.
Register Here!
Join us for our first webinar in the ”Knowledge & Understanding” series, where we explore traditional ecological knowledge and right-of-way management. Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Approaches to Right of Way Management will include presentations from partners who will discuss the impacts of traditional ecological knowledge and share success stories, case studies, and collaboration tools used with tribal members and landowners.

WHC: From Pest to Pesto: Four Invasive Species You Can Eat!
2023-08-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
WHC: From Pest to Pesto: Four Invasive Species You Can Eat!

Tue, Aug 29, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT

Register for the webinar HERE!
Invasive plant and animal species can have a devastating effect on ecosystems, as they outcompete native species for resources and proliferate without any natural predators or controls. Not only do invasive species pose a threat to biodiversity — with 42% of threatened or endangered species at risk because of invasives — but they can also create safety issues for employees and community members. Removing invasive species allows native species to thrive and restores the balance of the ecosystem – but once you’ve hand-pulled those invasive weeds or netted that invasive fish, did you know you can eat some of them? In this webinar, WHC staff will share several simple recipes incorporating invasive species found in various parts of the U.S. Learn how to reuse invasive plant and animal species in a way that is good for the environment — and your stomach! What you’ll learn: The importance of removing invasive species Tips for identifying potential invasives A few recipe ideas that utilize invasive plants and animals Who should take this webinar: Corporate conservation programs focused on removing invasive species People interested in foraging for invasive flora and fauna Anyone who wants to try an interesting new recipe Presenters: Erin Allegro, Senior Manager, Business Development, WHC Abigail McBride, Consultant, WHC Melissa Scheiber, Senior Manager, Events, WHC Megan Thomas, Manager, Content, WHC

‘Best of’ Insect Hotel Challenge
2023-09-01 | 7200 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 500, Bethesda, MD 20814, 7200 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 500, Bethesda, MD 20814, Bethesda, 20814, United States
’Best of’ Insect Hotel Challenge
September 1, 2023
7200 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 500, Bethesda, MD 20814
Register here!
View the webinar here!

Fire as a tool to look after the bio-cultural and environmental systems of the desert - Webinar
2023-09-06 09:00 | Online
Fire as a tool to look after the bio-cultural and environmental systems of the desert
Sep 6, 2023, 09:00 AM
This is an online event, REGISTER HERE!
The Ngurrara people are sometimes referred to as the “Jila People” Jila is the traditional freshwater places of the Great Sandy Desert. These Jila have been represented by the Ngurrara artists on the iconic “Ngurrara Canvas” a piece of art that has a place on the world stage of indigenous artworks.
Warlu Jilaja Jumu (the name of our IPA) means fire and water, we use fire as one of our tools to look after the bio-cultural and environmental systems of the desert. The Ranger program marries traditional indigenous land and cultural management with cutting edge western science to deliver land management outcomes and we wish to share our journey with you.

National Roadside Vegetation Management Association Conference 2023
2023-09-12 - 2023-09-14 | Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, 401 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
National Roadside Vegetation Management Association Conference 2023
September 12-14, 2023
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, Knoxville, TN
Register here!
Book your hotel room here!

(REWI Webinar Series) Compensatory Migitation: Regulatory Landscape
2023-09-13 14:00 - 15:00
Compensatory Mitigation: Regulatory Landscape
Wednesday, September 13th, 2023
2:00-3:00PM CDT
Register here!
Note: This is the first webinar in a four-part series co-hosted by the Renewable Wildlife Energy Institute (REWI) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Click the above link to learn more.
The initial webinar will focus on the regulatory mechanisms that determine requirements for compensation. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) both require compensatory mitigation for individual species if adverse impacts occur at wind energy facilities. Experts will present U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state-specific policies and regulations, including recent policy updates for compensatory mitigation under the ESA, that influence the implementation of compensation measures. Some examples of on-the-ground implementation will also be provided, including one for California Condor.
Moderator: Shilo Felton, REWI
Speakers:
Shauna Everett (USFWS, Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office)
Matthew Stuber (USFWS, Division of Migratory Birds)
Peter Sanzenbacher (USFWS, Palm Springs Fish and Wildlife Office)
Katrina Smith (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)

CCAA Discussion for DOTs Webinar
2023-09-21 15:00 - 16:00
CCAA Discussion for DOTs
September 21, 2023
3:00-4:00PM CDT
Are you a transportation agency and want to learn more about the Monarch CCAA?
Join us for an informal discussion on the CCAA and what it means for DOTs!
Register for the event.

113th Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Annual Meeting
2023-09-24 - 2023-09-27
113th Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Annual Meeting
September 24-27, 2023
Calgary, AB, Canada
Register here!
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies will host the 113th AFWA Annual Meeting at the Marriott, Hyatt and Telus Center in Calgary, Alberta, September 23-27, 2023.
​​We are looking forward to the chance to meet with you in person in Calgary in September to conduct the business of conservation. Updates will be posted regularly throughout the year with important reminders and deadlines. Please make sure to check your passport and make sure that you have at least six months after the meeting before it expires. Here are some links to learn more about Canada’s COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders policies and inadmissibility policies.

2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:00
2023 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series – Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
September 26, 2023
1:00PM-2:00PM CDT
Register for all webinars in the series here!
Join us for a monarch conservation webinar monthly throughout the 2023 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues Nov, Dec) at 1PM Central Time.

Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs.
All webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time. Please note that scheduled webinars are subject to change.
All past webinars are available to view; visit our webinar archive on the MJV website.
This series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center.
2023 Webinars:
– February 28: Western Monarch Mystery Challenge
– March 28: Planning Your Pollinator Habitat
– April 25: Monarch Research Review
– May 23: Lower Phalen Creek Project
– June 27: Implications of Movement Ecology in Conservation Planning for
Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)
– July 25: Solar Energy and Pollinator Habitat
– August 22: Monarch Sanctuaries
– September 26: Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and the Western Monarch Trail
– October 24: Parasite dynamics in North American monarchs predicted by host density and seasonal migratory culling
– November 14: Reforestation Project in Mexico
– December 19: Monarch Conservation: Past, Present, and Future

2023 Western Apicultural Society International Conference
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01 | Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 3X8, Canada
2023 Western Agricultural Society/Calgary and District Beekeepers Association
September 29-October 1, 2023
Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, Calgary, AB, Canada
Register here!
Join us for dynamic speakers, cutting-edge research and beekeepers from around the globe.​​
Inspired by our Northern Lights beekeepers, this year’s conference celebrates WAS members located in and near Alaska, Yukon, British Columbia, the Canadian prairies, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Beekeepers from all around the world will explore the strengths and challenges of beekeeping in this region of the Northern Hemisphere, and the unique beekeeping techniques used in lands where dark, rich soil, vast fields of clover, and long summer days result in enormous honey crops.
