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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 1d

Join the SCBNA Policy Committee on Wednesday, 10/15, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM CDT, for an overview of assessments, government usage, potential biases, and how assessments can connect conservation professionals from different backgrounds.

REGISTER here: tinyurl.com/7b27rzrj

Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 7d

Sign up for tomorrow!

Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 14d

Join SCBNA for our next student affairs webinar on October 1st, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM CDT! 🤩

Explore how Miradi software supports the development, adaptive management, implementation, and interactive collaboration on conservation projects and multi-project programs.

Register! tinyurl.com/t5he7f2z

Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 13d

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating the powerful voices of Hispanic figures in conservation biology! SCBNA is committed to honoring the rich history, culture, and diversity of this community.

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 14d

Join SCBNA for our next student affairs webinar on October 1st, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM CDT! 🤩

Explore how Miradi software supports the development, adaptive management, implementation, and interactive collaboration on conservation projects and multi-project programs.

Register! tinyurl.com/t5he7f2z

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 19d

Defend the Roadless Rule with SCBNA today!

Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 26d

TAKE ACTION with SCBNA TODAY to write in opposition to the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.

This legislation brings devastating & irreversible consequences to the biodiversity, wildfire resilience, and long-term health of our nation’s forests.

tinyurl.com/bdf7hs54

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 21d

Join us for our Conservation Education Workshop next Wednesday, September 24th, 2-4 PM CDT, to learn about how to work with communities to conserve biodiversity! 🤝

We will be joined by Dr. Teri Allendorf, Executive Director at Community Conservation.

Register here: tinyurl.com/4yts9rbe

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · 26d

TAKE ACTION with SCBNA TODAY to write in opposition to the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.

This legislation brings devastating & irreversible consequences to the biodiversity, wildfire resilience, and long-term health of our nation’s forests.

tinyurl.com/bdf7hs54

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Sep 3

Please note that questions received via the form will take priority over questions raised during our event. This is an informational session only, and panelists will not be providing any individualized advice (legal, etc).

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join the SCBNA EID Committee to discuss the status of international students in the U.S. The panel will include a 5-10-minute presentation by each of the panelists and a Q&A session.

Please submit your question in advance by September 12, 2025: tinyurl.com/49ch3wjk

Register: tinyurl.com/4dpehyyk

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Sep 5

The SCBNA Student Affairs Committee Mentor-Mentee Program sign-ups are NOW open for Fall 25/Winter 26!!

There is no deadline to complete the form, though providing your information prior to October 1, 2025 would be greatly appreciated.

Sign up here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Sep 3

Please note that questions received via the form will take priority over questions raised during our event. This is an informational session only, and panelists will not be providing any individualized advice (legal, etc).

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join the SCBNA EID Committee to discuss the status of international students in the U.S. The panel will include a 5-10-minute presentation by each of the panelists and a Q&A session.

Please submit your question in advance by September 12, 2025: tinyurl.com/49ch3wjk

Register: tinyurl.com/4dpehyyk

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Aug 26

As August comes to an end, let's recap on all the amazing webinars SCBNA's student affairs committee has organized this summer! 💐

Browse recordings of all 5 webinars (and many more!) on our YouTube site: www.youtube.com/channel/UCpz...

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Aug 21

TAKE ACTION with SCBNA TODAY to write in opposition to the proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.

This change could reverse decades of conservation success and harm the coastal economies that depend on productive, resilient marine ecosystems.

tinyurl.com/yfdrthuj

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Aug 20

The 2025 SCBNA Conservation Education Forum was a wonderful success thanks to your support!

What's next 🤩: more conservation education at NACCR 2026 from July 12 -16 in Milwaukee! scbnorthamerica.org/index.php/na...

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Aug 15

Join SCBNA for our next webinar on August 21st, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM CDT! 🤩

SCBNA’s new Student Affairs Rep, Jumanah Khan, will tell us about nature-based solutions and how they transform conservation practice in southwestern Ontario!

Register: tinyurl.com/sf35pz4h

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Aug 4

🌱 How do we decide the value of a species?
🎤 Richard Buchholz, University of Mississippi
Ask students to consider a) the conservation value they would assign based only on natural history, b) how/why their valuations may differ from their classmates, c) how their biases may cause them to under-value

Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Aug 4

🌱 Cultivating Allyship among Conservation Practitioners
🎤 Martha Groom, U of Washington, Bothell
🎤 Jessica Pratt, UC, Irvine
🎤 Brendan Reid, UC, Santa Cruz
🎤 Matthew Knope, University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa
Provide examples of faculty engaging students to help them implement strategies for allyship.

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Aug 4

🌱 Engaging People in Conservation: Tools, Resources, and Networks
🎤 Judy Braus, NAAEE
Share practical tools/resources that conservation practitioners can use to better engage communities in their work and advance education.

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Aug 4

SCBNA's Education Forum starts TOMORROW! Join us on Tuesday, Aug 5 & Wednesday, Aug 6 from 10 AM to 2:30 PM PT (1 PM to 5:30 PM ET) for some amazing discussion on conservation education!

Let's get to know our last round of speakers 🌟

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Jul 28

Calling ALL CHAPTERS! 💐

Join us for our Fall Business Meeting on Monday, 9/8, from 6-7 PM CDT, to discuss recent updates to our Chapters-related work, including new funding opportunities for Chapters, and go over changes to our annual Chapter registration process.

Register: tinyurl.com/4n5mnxbr

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Jul 25

🌱 Carcass Collectors: Connecting Community College Students to Conservation Science through Bird-Window Collision Research
🎤 Colin Phifer, Lane Community College
🎤 Amy Sherman, Lane County Queer Birders
This module adapts established protocols into hands-on and accessible conservation experience.

Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Jul 25

🌱 Creating a Discovery Series
🎤 Heather Kraus, Nemours Wildlife Foundation
Learn about the creation of the Nemours Discovery Series and steps to build a similar guided, discovery series at any nature center, park, museum, or other environmental education facility.

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Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social · Jul 25

🌱 Sync into the Earth: podcasting environmental science
🎤 Stuart Livingstone, U of Toronto-Scarborough
An overview of how to produce a group podcast assignment, drawing from my experience with the assignment and my class podcast “Sync into the Earth”.

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Dr. Elise Gornish @restorecal.bsky.social · Jul 24

Work/live in the southwestern US? Interested in #conservation, #restoration, #landmanagement? Join us at the most fun and useful meeting around! Submit an abstract today! event.fourwaves.com/sersouthwest...

@serestoration.bsky.social @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social

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