Want to learn more about some of the work supported by the ALL IN for Biodiversity campaign?
Join VCE Executive Director Susan Hindinger on select Fridays on Zoom from February to April as she sits down to chat with our scientists about their ALL IN for Biodiversity campaign-supported projects. Each conversation will last about 45 minutes, with opportunities for attendees to ask questions and dive into some of VCE’s newest projects. Over the weeks, we will cover topics ranging from ticks to pollinators, vernal pools to artificial intelligence, and much more.
Check out the schedule below. Please note that registration is required before each session. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link. If you encounter any technical issues with registration, please contact .
Conservation Coffee Hour: Future Ecologists Internship with Ryan Rebozo
February 16, 2024Join us at 10 am to hear VCE Director of Conservation Science Ryan Rebozo share highlights from the first couple years of our Future Ecologists internship. VCE launched our Future Ecologists internship for aspiring ecologists underrepresented in the field of ecology. This internship provides an opportunity for two aspiring ecologists to join VCE in several research and conservation initiatives each summer. Watch the recording »
Conservation Coffee Hour: Vermont's Wild Bees with Spencer Hardy
February 23, 2024Join Susan and VCE bee biologist Spencer Hardy at 10 am for insights into Vermont's bee diversity. Together, they will discuss key takeaways from the 2022 State of Vermont's Wild Bees report and explore its conservation impacts in Vermont and beyond. Watch the recording »
Conservation Coffee Hour: Backyard Tick Project with Jason Hill
March 22, 2024VCE Conservation Biologist Jason Hill launched the Upper Valley Backyard Tick Project in 2023 to explore whether tick spraying has unintentional impacts on beneficial insect communities. Join the conversation at 10 am to hear takeaways from the first year of data collection and learn what you might be able to expect from this exciting, new project this summer. Watch the recording »
Conservation Coffee Hour: Changes in Wildlife Atlasing with Kent McFarland
March 29, 2024For decades, wildlife atlasing has been a cornerstone of long-term biodiversity monitoring. Tune in at 10 am to hear VCE Conservation Biologist and Vermont Atlas of Life director Kent McFarland share his reflections on how atlasing has evolved over the years, discuss the second Vermont Butterfly Atlas, and offer thoughts on the upcoming third Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas. Watch the recording »
Conservation Coffee Hour: Native Plants and Pollinators with Desirée Narango
April 05, 2024Now that spring has sprung, spend an hour getting excited about native plants and their pollinators. VCE Conservation Biologist Desirée Narango will share her extensive knowledge and delve into her research projects that center plant-pollinator interactions. Tune in at noon. Watch the recording »
Conservation Coffee Hour: Vernal Pool Monitoring with Steve Faccio
April 24, 2024Our Conservation Coffee Hour winds to a close with a special highlight: the power of long-term monitoring. Join VCE Conservation Biologist Steve Faccio at noon to learn how long-term monitoring techniques are used for vernal pool conservation. Get the latest on what VCE's vernal pool monitoring is telling us about these sensitive habitats. Register for the webinar »
