The time for action is now. Our planet is in a perilous and dangerous state. Government alone cannot solve our current biodiversity and climate crises. As the only conservation organization to focus on corporate contributions to biodiversity, employee engagement and community relations, we know the significant positive impact corporations and their partners are making to the future of the environment. But we can, and must, do more. Join leaders in corporate social responsibility, environmental health and safety, sustainability, government agencies and NGOs – and gain relevant and timely insight into the issues facing corporate conservation today. The time to act is now. What will your role be?

Unexamined cultural and personal narratives erode our capacities for connection with nature and silence diverse voices. Participants will learn and practice identifying and interrupting harmful narratives and replacing them with values-driven leadership stories that foster healthy group cultures and support work across boundaries of racial, economic, gender/sexuality, and power disparities. The power point and presentation are covered under an open source copyright. They can be used and redistributed freely, but require the acknowledgement of the original source. Any significant changes to the presentation need to be cleared with the original creators. The second page of the hand out contains all pertinent information about this copyright.

Unexamined cultural and personal narratives erode our capacities for connection with nature and silence diverse voices. Participants will learn and practice identifying and interrupting harmful narratives and replacing them with values-driven leadership stories that foster healthy group cultures and support work across boundaries of racial, economic, gender/sexuality, and power disparities. The power point and presentation are covered under an open source copyright. They can be used and redistributed freely, but require the acknowledgement of the original source. Any significant changes to the presentation need to be cleared with the original creators. The second page of the hand out contains all pertinent information about this copyright.

Whether introducing environmental education or discussing program planning, the NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence are a great springboard for classroom discussions and activities. This session will share ways that the Guidelines have been used in some college courses, and leave plenty of time for brainstorming how to use these resources more.

From Lonesome George to rangers in Africa, storytelling is commonly used to connect audiences of all ages to conservation. This session will focus on how to launch a successful conservation writing contest that allows people to use their voices to speak up for voiceless species around the world.

Concerns of students of color studying environmental science led to a grounded theory study on the experiences of students of color in undergraduate environmental programs. Results inform environmental programs how to improve their racial and ethnic diversity and, thus, contribute to a more diverse environmental workforce and equitable environmental solutions.

What is the role of nature centers in the age of climate change? This session is designed for nature center staff who are interested in collectively problem solving how we can play a critical role in mobilizing people to take action on climate change at the community scale. Approximately 30 participants worked in groups to brainstorm responses to the big question, as well as: How do nature centers communicate their role as climate conveners to their communities? and Who else do we need to work with? See attached notes from the session. We have a follow-up Zoom call with participants on November 21 to discuss what progress we have made in our efforts to be relevant in the age of climate change. We hope to build a network that will come together periodically to support each other and track progress. Please contact Michelle Eckman if you would like to join that Zoom call.

Let's inspire people to take action on climate through a focus on solutions and hope, rather than data and fear. Come get a dose of optimism as we take about the climate solutions happening around the World that provide the sense of empowerment and agency we need to tackle the climate issue.

Too often, a job hunt involves hours of sifting through irrelevant posts on job search sites. This session will help you devise a more effective process, starting with strong application documents and culminating with strategies to better leverage your time, talents, and knowledge, in discovering promising opportunities.

An effective application can land you an interview. but the interview gets you the job. Learn best practices for preparing for and executing an effective interview. Additionally, entering salary negotiations, upon receiving an offer, requires research to provide evidence for your demands; tips and strategies will be provided to assist your efforts.