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Enhancing Habitats for Reptiles and Amphibians

Corporate Conservation Efforts to Protect Herptiles
Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation

Reptiles and amphibians have a rich global diversity. From painted turtles to green tree frogs, alligators to fire salamanders, these groups of species — collectively referred to as herptiles — exhibit many colors, shapes and sizes and exist on all continents except Antarctica. Unfortunately, herptiles are also among the world’s most endangered species.

This white paper highlights examples of reptile and amphibian conservation projects at corporate sites around the world.

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Planting for Pollinators: How to Find the Right Native Plants in Your Area

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There’s no going wrong with native plants — from increasing biodiversity to requiring less maintenance, these plants benefit the health of the environment as well as the wildlife that depends on them. Native plants are also a particularly valuable source of food for pollinators, and pollinator gardens can have a positive impact on the local community as well as local wildlife.

With Native Plant Month and Earth Day approaching, it’s the perfect time to start adding native, pollinator-friendly plants to your corporate gardens. However, it can be challenging to know which plants are native for your specific location. Since 1973, the National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife program has worked to simplify the plant selection process by connecting people to their local native plants. In this free webinar, Garden for Wildlife CEO Shubber Ali will share how corporate native plantings have a positive impact not only on the ecosystem, but also on the community, employees and the company’s bottom line.

What you’ll learn:

Why it’s important to garden for wildlife, specifically pollinators
How to determine the right native plants for your area and where to source them
Tips for incorporating native plants into a corporate setting

Who should take this webinar:

Corporate conservation programs interested in using native plants
Companies that want to use native landscaping to support the biodiversity of their community
Anyone interested in supporting pollinators in their area

Presenter:

Shubber Ali, CEO, Garden for Wildlife

The Nature-Positive Journey: Why Now Is the Time for Your Company to Get Started

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With the establishment of the global goal to become nature-positive by 2030, the private sector is increasingly discussing its role in meeting this goal. But the idea of nature positivity can seem broad and uncertain, and many companies may be wondering where to begin.

At WHC, we’ve worked to answer this question by identifying a journey to nature positivity that meets companies where they are and supports them in reaching their goals. During this webinar, WHC will introduce steps companies can take, providing a better understanding of where to focus attention. These steps can support a company in developing an informed corporate nature strategy.

What you’ll learn:

Why now is the time for companies to focus on their nature-positive journey
The nature-related frameworks, initiatives and standards companies should be most aware of and how they interconnect
What the journey to nature positivity looks like for the private sector
How WHC can support companies on their nature-positive journey
The key components of a corporate nature strategy

Who should take this webinar:

Company executives interested in creating a corporate nature strategy
ESG and sustainability professionals looking to understand the key considerations for developing a corporate nature strategy

Presenters:

Shaun Clark, WHC, Senior Consultant
Rob Campbell, WHC, Director, Consulting
Margaret O’Gorman, WHC, President

Reaching New Heights in Avian Conservation

Corporate Conservation Strategies to Support Bird Populations
Sponsored by Vulcan Materials Company

Birds are of pivotal importance to the environment and to human well-being. They exist on all seven continents across a vast range of ecoregions, and the value of the ecosystem services provided by birds cannot be understated.

This white paper shares the various strategies that WHC members employ at corporate sites around the world to conserve avian populations and educate the community about these critical species.

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Creating the Ideal Avian Abode: Join the Nesting Structure Challenge

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The decline of cavity-nesting birds over the last few decades due to habitat loss has been well documented. Providing artificial nesting structures is one important way that corporate conservation projects can support avian species, and citizen science monitoring efforts tied to artificial nesting structures are key for understanding the status of local bird populations.

In this webinar, Robyn Bailey of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s NestWatch project will share the importance of artificial nesting structures like nest boxes and platforms, as well as details about the specifications that different avian species require. Then, we will launch our Artificial Nesting Structure Challenge, sharing the categories and criteria to include in your nesting structure this season.

What you’ll learn:

The value of building artificial nesting structures on corporate sites
The specific habitat and nesting needs of various avian species
The importance of monitoring avian projects and getting involved in citizen science initiatives

Who should take this webinar:

Corporate conservation sites looking to start avian projects
Existing avian project teams who want to strengthen their nesting resources
Anyone interested in learning more about the nesting needs of birds

Presenters:

Robyn Bailey, NestWatch Project Leader, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Mitchell Robinson, Consultant, WHC

Starting Strong: Tips for Creating a Conservation Education Program with Limited Resources

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A conservation education project hosted at a corporate site can be a great way to engage the community, meet educational needs and expand the impact of a corporate conservation program. But what if your site has limited time, funding and staffing available?

Fortunately, there are a myriad of resources available to save time and money when developing an education project. Join us for this free webinar where a panel of three experienced educators and conservation professionals will share advice from their years of developing and implementing conservation education programs. The presenters will discuss how to deal with the challenges of documenting the outcomes of education projects, how to connect students with local conservation professionals and how to engage with local schools to best meet educational needs.

What you’ll learn:

The benefits of conservation education projects
Where to find resources and curricula to support conservation education
How to engage both internal and external participants in a program

Who should take this webinar:

Existing corporate conservation programs interested in adding an educational project
New corporate conservation programs that want tips on developing an education project
Any conservation program with limited resources

Presenters:

Marc LeFebre, Project WILD Program Manager, Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
Sheri Spivey, Community Relations Specialist, CEMEX
Megan Willig, Program Coordinator, Environmental Education, NEEF

It Takes a Team: Building Equitable Partnerships for Watershed Conservation

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Collaborative partnerships strengthen all conservation and restoration efforts, and since watersheds span various communities and regions, building strong partnerships between impacted parties is particularly important. One of the key elements of a collaborative watershed protection effort is equity — reducing barriers for participation and ensuring that involvement efforts are accessible for a wide audience.

In this webinar made possible by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program, members of a collaborative effort from Seattle, Washington, will share their experiences developing an equitable partnership for watershed conservation. Attendees will hear how Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, ECOSS and Seattle Parks and Recreation came together to meet a need, the challenges the team encountered and the successes they achieved.

What you’ll learn:

Why partnerships are valuable for watershed conservation efforts
How to develop and strengthen relationships with federal and state agencies, NGOs, community organizations and more
How to create equitable and accessible conservation opportunities

Who should take this webinar:

Prospective or current Five Star grantees or current looking to enhance their watershed projects
Corporate projects interested in building partnerships with NGOs, agencies or community groups
Conservation organizations that want to expand their watershed conservation efforts

Presenters:

Lisa Ciecko, Manager, Green Seattle Partnership, Seattle Parks and Recreation
Mackenzie Dolstad, Field Programs Senior Manager, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Chris Liu, Community Partnerships & Projects Manager, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Miranda Perez, Senior Program Manager, ECOSS

The Corporate Nature-Positive Journey

Private Sector Biodiversity Methodologies, From Strategy to Implementation

Companies are increasingly exploring how to start, scale up or report on their nature-positive actions. The phrase “nature-positive” generally describes actions that halt and reverse current trends of ecological loss. The nature-positive journey looks different for every company, and as the only international NGO focused exclusively on enabling private sector action for nature, WHC supports companies through each step of this journey.

This white paper traces the journey towards nature positivity that WHC has blazed throughout its 35-year history, with examples of available solutions and successful collaborations with members and partners.

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Picturing a Better World for Bats: Stories from a Conservation Photographer

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If you’ve never traversed the depths of the deepest cave in the western hemisphere or found yourself surrounded by thousands of bats, it can be hard to imagine what that experience is like. Fortunately, conservation photographer Josh Hydeman has — and he’s deployed his skills to capture breathtaking photos of bats in places few people have set foot.

Josh’s work has been published in outlets like National Geographic and has been awarded Best in Show at the National Speleological Society’s Photo Salon. Josh’s years of freelance photography focusing on cave exploration led him to begin photographing the bats that populate these caves. Capturing images of cave habitats and bat species is only one part of Josh’s conservation work — sharing his pieces and the stories that accompany them is the other key element to educating the public about the importance of protecting bats.

In honor of Bat Week October 24-31, join us for this free webinar where Josh will display examples of his bat and cave photography and share the stories behind these incredible photos.

See Josh’s work on Instagram @josh_hydeman

What you’ll learn:

The importance of wildlife photography to inspire conservation of species like bats
Stories from Josh’s cave explorations and interactions with bats

Who should take this webinar:

Conservation professionals interested in learning more about conservation photography
Wildlife teams working to restore habitats for bats
Bat enthusiasts who want a behind-the-scenes look at some of Josh’s photos

Presenter:

Josh Hydeman, Photographer and Subterranean Specialist, Bat Conservation International

Books, Bats and Breaking Stigmas: Inspiring Bat Conservation Through Literature

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Creative arts like literature can inspire a sense of wonder about wildlife, and telling accessible stories about species like bats can help children and adults alike let go of the stereotypes and fears often associated with bats. At the same time, it is vital that bat lovers respect these species by giving them their space and supporting conservation efforts.

Learn how arts and literature can inspire a lifelong appreciation for bats — and get ready for Bat Week on October 24-31 — by joining us for this free webinar. First, listen as Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator Brian Lies reads one of his children’s books about bats and shares his own personal history with these amazing creatures. Then, hear from bat rehabilitation expert and founding member of Bat Week Leslie Sturges about how an awareness of bats generated by the arts can lead to opportunities for bat rehabilitation and conservation.

Don’t forget to submit your bat-related artwork and stories on social media using #BatWeekStories to celebrate Bat Week!

What you’ll learn:

How using stories can demystify bats and inspire people to become interested in them
Tips on developing outreach and education opportunities that encourage bat conservation
How increased awareness about bats can support bat rescue and preservation efforts

Who should take this webinar:

Corporate conservation programs that want to develop a bat education project incorporating creative arts
Educators and parents looking to inspire an appreciation of and respect for bats in their students
Anyone interested in arts and literature activities that encourage conservation

Presenters:

Brian Lies, Author and Illustrator
Leslie Sturges, President, Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia

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