“Wild About Conservation” webinar series starts in June
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EmailLearn ways you can help to conserve land and contribute to climate change resiliency and sustainability.
What we do in our yards and neighborhoods impacts local wildlife and the quality of water in our soil, land, lakes, and rivers. No matter the size, our yards can serve as a refuge for unique plants and animals. From landscaping with native trees and shrubs to adding water features; even the smallest of things that we do can help.
Join us as we enter our fifth year featuring experts from Michigan State University Extension and supporting organizations who will discuss conservation practices that you can implement in your yard today to help you remain resilient to climate change. Registration is free for the entire series. You can take part in one or all eight of the Wild About Conservation webinars from the comfort of your home. Webinars will take place on Tuesdays twice a month beginning on June 11 at 1 p.m. Each webinar will address a unique topic related to conservation and will feature an MSU Extension professional or experienced guest speaker.
Anyone can register at any time during the series. Once registered you will receive a link to all the recorded webinars.
Click Here to Register for the Webinar Series
2024 Wild About Conservation Webinar Series Schedule
June 11: What is climate?
Kicking off the series with exploring the fundamental difference between what is weather and what is climate, and why we are calling it a crisis.
June 25: How can compost help our climate?
Composting is not only one aspect of sustainability, it also helps reduce harmful climate gas releases from landfills.
July 9: Tree migration
How much assistance do they need? Join us as we examine strategic ways to encourage forest diversity by actively establishing southern tree species in northern settings.
July 23: Managing stormwater
Stormwater management is an ongoing concern for any rain event. It is increasingly so when faced with erratic weather patterns related to climate change.
August 13: Resilient shorelines
Discover how to protect shorelines on Michigan's lakes, including from water quality issues related to increased variable weather events, and preventing erosion, poor water quality, and loss of fish and wildlife habitat.
August 27: Guiding neighborhood trees through climate change
Journey with us as we explore the effects of climate change on yard trees and what we can do to mitigate negative effects.
September 10: Reforest Vine urban forest restoration
Case Study: Their mission is simple yet impactful: to create an urban forest by planting in small spaces like curb lawns. Starting with one small tree to enhance improvements in air quality, and space and food for local wildlife.
September 24: Rare species and the impact of climate change
Gather around for a lively panel discussion with Michigan Natural Features Inventory panelists Ashley Cole-Wick, Logan Rowe, and Julie Mclaughlin as they discuss how climate change affects different endangered species in Michigan.
The cost to participate is FREE. To register, visit the registration website for Wild About: Conservation webinar series. The webinars will be recorded and made available approximately a week later. Please contact Beth Clawson at clawsonb@msu.edu with questions about this summer webinar series.
