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PlayCleanGo Invasive Awareness Week
2020-06-06 - 2020-06-13
The second annual PlayCleanGo Awareness Week will be held June 6-13, 2020 across North America. Last year’s event reached over 500,000 individuals with the PlayCleanGo message.
The goal of the campaign is to show outdoor enthusiasts how they can stop invasive plants and pests from spreading — while enjoying the great outdoors. Spread the word and Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks!
More info here.

WHC: Beyond the Pollinator Garden: How to Make the Greatest Impacts for Bees and Butterflies
2020-06-17 12:00 - 13:00
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds play an invaluable role in our ecosystems. Although pollinator gardens are important in protecting these species, larger-scale efforts are going to be required for pollinator conservation to be most effective and sustainable over the long-term. Join our panel of experts from the Pollinator Partnership to learn about recent developments in pollinator conservation and how to effectively implement larger-scale projects.
More info/Register here.

Chicago Living Corridors: Invite Nature to Your Yard
2020-06-17 19:00 - 20:00
This webinar will provide information for those new to native planting as well as experienced native gardeners. Our presenter, Jim Kleinwachter, leads the Conservation Foundation’s Conservation@Home program to promote the creation of more eco-friendly yards. Join us to learn a variety of techniques for transforming your yard, including the selection and use of native plants, identification of invasive species, and solutions for water problems.
Register here.

Out West: Monarch Policy Update
2020-06-18 12:00 - 13:30
10:00 am – 11:30 am PST
Out West’s June webinar speakers will cover an overview of the 2019 Western Monarch Conservation Plan (WMCP), the current status for the Western Monarch population and listing decision, an update on the federal Monarch Conservation Database, and opportunities to manage rights-of-way as monarch habitat.
More info/Register here.

EPRI: Pollinator Power Party
2020-06-22 - 2020-06-26
You’re invited to a week of activities to understand the life and purpose of pollinators! Cooking, science, art, music, gardening, and LIVE stream of a new documentary film. This celebration of pollination and those that preserve and promote their power will take place during National Pollinator Week, June 22-28, 2020.
More info here.
Register here.

National Pollinator Week
2020-06-22 - 2020-06-28
Click here to see all the Pollinator Week related news, events, and activities!

MJV: Monarch Conservation in Canada
2020-06-23 13:00 - 14:00
2:00 pm EST
The webinar will be offered through WebEx.
Greg Mitchell from Environment Canada joins us this month to talk about the listing decision for monarchs in Canada, how they fund stewardship projects, and the conservation research he is currently involved in.

Western Apicultural Society Conference – Missoula, Montana
2020-07-09 - 2020-07-11
Meet with prominent researches in the field of apiculture
Get updates through science-based presentations
Catch up with friends and acquaintances- and make new ones
Gain insights from one another while talking about bees
Add a Field Day on Sunday

Presenters:
Jerry Bromenshenk, University of Montana and Bee Alert Technology
Scott Debnam, University of Montana Master Beekeeping Program
Sandra Hope, Microbiology and Molecular Biology Dept, Brigham Young University
And More!

More info here.

Chicago Wilderness: Virtual Congress Real Learning #4
2020-07-14 13:00 - 14:30
Environmental Gentrification 101
(Advocacy and Awareness)
Could a park, a forest preserve, a green space have negative impacts on a community? This moderated panel invites an open discussion about Environmental Gentrification and its relation to natural areas management and planning in the Chicago Wilderness area. Panelists will start from a shared working definition, share perspectives from communities directly impacted by Environmental Gentrification in Chicago, give context through current research, and share lessons learned from organizations on the frontlines of advocacy. Learn about local issues, consider tough questions, and join the conversation!
More info here.
Register here.
Moderators:
Gloria Orozco, Friends of the Forest Preserves
Peter Whitney, Friends of the Forest Preserves
Panelists:
Paula Acevedo – El Paseo Community Garden / El Paseo Community Council
Jacky Vazquez – LVEJO (Little Village Environmental Justice Organization)
Tania Schusler – Loyola University Chicago, Institute of Environmental Sustainability

USEPA: Power and Pollinators: Pollinator-Friendly Landscapes for Solar Facilities
2020-07-15 12:00 - 13:30
1:00 pm- 2:30 pm EST
Are you interested in learning how to beautify your solar site and promote pollinator habitat? The Power and Pollinators webinar will examine how planting for pollinators on RE-Powering sites benefits cleaning up contaminated sites while beautifying communities. Planting for pollinators can help protect caps, control runoff, and provide habitat for struggling pollinator communities.
The Power and Pollinators: Pollinator-Friendly Landscapes for Solar Facilities and Beyond is hosted by: the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, VHB, Fresh Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The webinar explores the relationship between solar installations, contaminated lands and landfills, and pollinators.
More info here.
Register here.

Out West: Breeding/Migratory Habitat
2020-07-16 12:00 - 13:30
10:00-11:30 am PST
Out West speakers in July will focus on monarch breeding and migratory habitat across the West, including updates on population patterns, new techniques for mapping habitat, and an analysis of threats facing breeding and migrating monarchs.

Emma Pelton (Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation) – Update on current breeding and migratory patterns and monarch populations in the west
Tom Dilts, PhD (University of Nevada, Reno) – Mapping monarch habitat (protocols and technology)
Elizabeth Crone, PhD (Tufts University) – Updated insights on threats to western monarch persistence

More info/Register here.

Canadian Wildlife Federation: Discover Canada's Native Bees
2020-07-21 11:00 - 12:00
12:00 pm EST
Join Cécile Antoine -PhD Candidate in Biology at UOttawa- on her journey to discover native bees that you may encounter in your gardens and parks around Ottawa, or the rest of the country. Cécile will share her passion by giving details on the biology and ecology of wild bees. She will also explain her research findings on bees that nest in the ground, which represent ¾ of the species, and is the focus of her studies. Learn more on how to support wild bees by attending this webinar! (This webinar is in French only)
Register here.

Chicago Wilderness: Virtual Congress Real Learning #5
2020-07-21 13:00 - 15:00
Using CMAP Tools for Conservation and Climate Resilience Planning
Staff from CMAP and the Nature Conservancy will present publicly available tools and data on stormwater, water demand, and natural resources in northeastern Illinois and share some ways partners have applied them.
Building Advocacy Networks to Support Your Cause, Big or Small
During this interactive session, professional advocates will discuss tools they use to engage and empower new audiences– volunteer training programs, online platforms, ’power mapping’ and more.
More info here.
Register here.

WHC: Climate Change Resiliency Through the Power of Nature
2020-07-22 12:00 - 13:00
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm EDT
This webinar will discuss climate change impacts, such as sea level rise, higher-intensity storms and wildfires, and droughts, can damage infrastructure and impede operations, leaving companies vulnerable to risk. Join our expert speaker to learn how companies can harness the power of nature to build resilience against these impacts and hear case studies about companies who have implemented successful nature-based solutions.
More info/Register here.

MJV: Research Reports from the Field
2020-07-28 13:00 - 14:00
2:00 pm EST
Join MJV for research updates from monarch programs and scientists. This month they will focus on habitat with presentations from Laura Lukens and Kyle Kasten from the Monarch Joint Venture, and Dr. John Pleasants from Iowa state on their research and work on monarch habitat in the US.
Presenters:
Laura Lukens – Monarch Joint Venture
Kyle Kasten – Monarch Joint Venture
John Pleasants – Iowa State
Register here.

Chicago Wilderness: Virtual Congress Real Learning #6
2020-07-28 13:00 - 15:00
Stay tuned for more information here!

Xerces: Bring Back the Pollinators: Conserving California’s Native Bees and Butterflies - Part I
2020-07-29 17:30 - 19:00
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (PDT)
In part one of their two-part webinar, Xerces will talk about the importance of pollinators and learn more about their natural history. Next, they will discuss the conservation status of native bees and butterflies (including the western monarch) and reasons so many of these species are declining. Closed Captions will be available in the live webinar. This webinar will be recorded and available on their YouTube channel.
Click here for more information to register.

Xerces: Bring Back the Pollinators: Conserving California’s Native Bees and Butterflies - Part II
2020-07-30 17:30 - 19:00
5:30 pm PDT
In part two of their two-part webinar, you will learn about actions each of us can take to help protect pollinators in our cities and towns. This will include creating pollinator habitat, finding pollinator-safe plants, protecting pollinators from pesticides, and community science efforts you can participate in. Information will be general to California. Closed Captions will be available in the live webinar. This webinar will be recorded and available on Xerces’ YouTube channel.

Click here for more information and to register.

Burns & McDonnell: Designing a Proactive Approach: Utility and Renewable Energy Natural Disaster Planning and Recovery
2020-08-06 11:00 - 12:30
This first Wildlife & Energy Interaction Symposium webinar will discuss how utility and renewable energy organizations assess these new realities and prepare for, respond to and mitigate potential effects on biology, operations and delivery of services. This presentation will cover different strategies in protecting wildlife, planning ahead for market changes and lessons learned from past events.
More info/Register here.

Managing the Pests in Your Garden
2020-08-06 12:00 - 13:00
10:00 am PDT / 11:00 am MDT / 12 noon CDT / 1:00 pm EDT (1-hour duration)
Join Xerces’ Pesticide Program Director, Aimee Code and Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Emily May as they offer simple pest management tips for your garden. Along with providing flowering plants and undisturbed places to nest, home gardens also need to be protected from pesticides. This webinar will discuss some of the key pesticide concerns you might face in your garden, give you ideas of how to make your garden more resilient to pest pressure, and help you identify and respond to any pests that do arrive.
Click here for more information and to register.

National Honey Bee Day
2020-08-15

Your Insect Allies: Meet the Beneficial Insects Controlling Pests in your Garden
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00
10:00 am PDT / 11:00 am MDT / 12 noon CDT / 1:00 pm EDT
Come learn about the wide range of insects that help keep garden pests in check, and strategies you can use to support them in your yard.
Click here for more information and to register.

MJV: Out West: Western Monarch Conservation Efforts - Overwintering Habitat
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:30
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PST)

Join Emma Pelton, Senior Conservation Biologist with the Xerces Society, for this webinar that will discuss updates on overwintering habitat, conservation status, an explanation of habitat selection by micro-climates, grove management, and actions being taken to implement the Western Monarch Conservation Plan. This webinar is part of a 3-part series hosted by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agency’s Western Monarch Working Group and Monarch Joint Venture. This series is aimed at providing a path for state-level implementation of strategies in the 2019 Western Monarch Conservation Plan (WMCP) in place of our annual conference with sectors and stakeholders, to be followed with an in-person meeting in 2021. Each webinar will be held on the third Thursday of the month for June, July, and August, from 10:00-11:30 am PDT. This series is public and all are welcomed to register and attend.

Click here for more information and to register.

MJV: Best Management Practices for Monarchs and Other Pollinators on Rangelands
2020-08-25 13:00 - 14:00
2:00 pm EST
Ray Moranz and Stephanie McNight from The Xerces Society join us this month to present on best management practices for monarchs and pollinators on rangelands.
Register here.

Xerces: NRCS Conservation Practices that Support Monarchs
2020-08-26 13:00 - 14:00
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm PDT
Join Jessa Kay-Cruz, Senior Pollinator Ecologist for the Xerces Society and NRCS Partner Biologist as she reviews the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCD) conservation practice standards that can be adapted to support the conservation of monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

Click here for more information and to register.

Xerces: Beyond Plants: What Else do Insects Need to Thrive?
2020-09-03 12:00 - 13:00
10:00 am PDT / 11:00 am MDT / 12 noon CDT / 1:00 pm EDT
A garden that has an abundance of flowers will support insects—but to maximize the diversity of insects your garden can support, you’ll also need to provide places where they can nest, lay eggs, and shelter. Join Matthew Shepherd to learn about what you can do to support the entire life cycle of insects and help them to thrive in your backyard.
Click here for more information and to register.

Tallgrass Prairie Center Roadside Conference 2020
2020-09-09 - 2020-09-11
Save the Date! The 34th Roadside Conference will be hosted by Winneshiek County.
More info here.

WHC Webinar: Getting Buy-In From the Top: How to Gain Approval for Conservation Projects
2020-09-09 12:00 - 13:00
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Many site-level employees like plant managers, EHS, shift workers and even administrative personnel may have an interest in nature and community engagement but have difficulty making the case to their regional or corporate counterparts to implement these efforts. WHC staff will discuss how site-level employees can identify and communicate the concepts of corporate conservation and the company-wide benefits of such activities in order to get approval and secure funding for these efforts.
More info/Register here.

Field Museum: Meet a Scientist Online: Pollinator Gardens
2020-09-09 14:30 - 15:00
Learn how to welcome butterflies and other pollinators to your home or neighborhood.
More info here.
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