MN SCB Annual Meeting to Feature Diverse Talks on Conservation Science and Practice

It is always a treat to see the abstracts roll in from Minnesota researchers, conservation professionals, and students wanting to present their work at the MN SCB Annual Meeting.  After the morning "Conservation in the Anthropocene" symposium, this Saturday's Annual Meeting will feature their work in two afternoon sessions. 

Session 1: Minnesota Conservation: Science and Action

1:00 pm Tara Harris, "The Minnesota Zoo's Wildlife Conservation Efforts in Minnesota"

1:25 pm Lesley Tylczak, "Recruitment and Retention of Volunteers in Conservation Initiatives"

1:50 pm Michael Joyce, "Selection of rest sites and reproductive dens by American marten (Martes americana) in northeastern Minnesota"

2:15 pm Lee Frelich, "Trophic cascades and temperate-boreal transition in a warming climate"


Session 2: Tools and Training for Effective Conservation

1:00 pm Kate Knuth, "Educating Graduate Students to be Environmental Leaders and Change-makers: Experiences from the Boreas Leadership Program"

1:25 pm Amanda Kueper, "Extension Forestry ‘Master Volunteer’ and other peer learning programs as a conservation tool in the private landowner community"

1:50 pm Peter Holt & Andy Holdsworth, "A Conservation Information System for Bridging the Gap between Conservation Funds Invested, Actions Taken and Outcomes Achieved"

2:15 pm Kate Knuth & Andy Holdsworth, "Social Media for Conservation Biologists"


There will also be a poster session later in the afternoon- titles and authors to be shared later.


Live outside the Twin Cities?  Participate in the 9-11 AM morning symposium via videoconference!   Email to reserve a space.