AT21-345 Webinar Introduction to Monarch Conservation – 2-day Workshop

Webinar Title: Webinar Introduction to Monarch Conservation – 2-day Workshop

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Comments: AT21-345 Webinar Introduction to Monarch Conservation – 2-day Workshop, Presenters: Chris Anastas, Katie Boyer, Carol Clark, Craig Hensley, Kyle Wolfe (AT=9h)

Webinar Date: 5/10 & 5/13/2021
Webinar Time: 8:30a-1:30p

Event Summary:
A two-day workshop: Introduction to Monarch Conservation (Train the Trainer) Organized by the National Wildlife Federation

Event Description:
This workshop is a two-day course centering on the biology and ecology of monarch butterflies, including their physiology, life cycle, annual cycle and migration, natural threats (predators, weather), and human activities that impact their survival. The workshop also includes an overview of pollinators and pollinator conservation. You will also learn what the locally adapted native host plants (milkweeds) and nectar plants are in your area that also benefit many other wildlife species, including other pollinators and birds.
Main Topics:

• Monarch anatomy, biology, life cycle and migration.
• Monarch threats: parasites, disease, land use, and pesticides, among others.
• Milkweed ecology, nectar plants, and pollination.
• Outreach tools and materials, agencies and conservation groups involved in monarch conservation activities.
• Citizen Science, communication skills, interpretation, and role play.
• Outreach and Education strategies
• Structure your own presentations

Cost: $7.00

Register @:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-monarch-conservation-2-day-workshop-may-10-13-2021-tickets-151981898951#

Presenters:
Chris Anastas
Katie Boyer
Carol Clark
Craig Hensley
Kyle Wolfe

Contact Information:
QuinonezPinonR@nwf.org
Rumohr@nwf.org

Organization Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-monarch-conservation-2-day-workshop-may-10-13-2021-tickets-151981898951#listing-organizer

Sponsoring Organization:
National Wildlife Federation – South Central Regional Center