Delaware Native Species Commission
Presents
Delaware Naturally: Spring into Action!
A Summit Series of Delaware Conservationists
And a Call to Action
Please register below for session 1 of this virtual event. If you'd like to attend all three sessions you must register for each individually.
Delaware Naturally: Spring into Action Series Schedule
March 17, 2021 - Session 1
Event Description:
The Delaware Native Species Commission invites you to attend a summit meeting of conservationists and conservation-minded Delawareans to forge a new, collaborative partnership to protect Delaware’s flora and fauna. Featured presenters include Collin O’Mara, Doug Tallamy, and Delaware State Senator Stephanie Hansen. Roundtable discussions will identify impactful, collaborative, conservation opportunities in both natural areas and built landscapes. Celebrate the launch of Delaware Naturally, a statewide education and outreach effort to raise awareness of Delaware’s rich biodiversity and motivate conservation action. Join us and help safeguard Delaware’s natural heritage.
| 9:00 AM | Welcome and DE Native Species Commission introduction: Jim White, Delaware Native Species Commission (DNSC) Chair. Senior Fellow for land & Biodiversity, Delnature Native Species related Legislation Updates; Senator Stephanie Hansen |
| 9:45 AM | Keynote speaker: Collin O’Mara, President & CEO The National Wildlife Federation |
| 10:45 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM | SB 22 Signing: Governor John Carney |
| 11:30 AM | Nature’s Best Hope: Doug Tallamy, University of Delaware Professor & Author |
| 12:30 - 12:45 PM | Looking forward; Next steps |
March 24, 2021- Session 2
| 1:00-2:30 P.M. | Natural Area Conservation Roundtable |
Biodiversity enhances resilience. Delaware’s conservation community comprises a wide array of professionals, advocates, organizations, and volunteers working in myriad ways to safeguard our diverse habitats and ecosystems. This workshop offers a forum to explore and discuss potential collaborative opportunities to coordinate our conservation efforts and amplify our collective impact.
Moderator: Jeff Downing, DNSC, Mt Cuba Center
Register for this session here.
March 31, 2021- Session 3
| 9:00-10:30 A.M. | The Built Environment Conservation Roundtable: From Schoolyard to Backyard/Balcony/Government |
Enhancing outdoor spaces makes a difference for people and the environment. Discover several success stories in Delaware that created a sustainable venue for an improved environment while providing safe, healthy, and fun learning areas. A discussion on how collaborations can strengthen the biodiversity in Delaware’s outdoor built environment will follow the presentations.
Ashley Melvin, DE Association Environmental Education, Dept. of Ag., Division of Forestry
Kerry Wilson, Director of Outdoor Education & STEM Education, St Anne’s Episcopal School
Lori Athey, Habitat Outreach Coordinator, Delaware Nature Society, Founder of Guided Path, LLC
Moderator: Helen Fischel, DNSC Education Program Coordinator
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