The first-ever online 勛圖窪蹋 Convention is almost here!
Join us October 1st and 2nd to help shape the future of bird conservation.
勛圖窪蹋s first-ever kicks off October 1 and runs through October 2, 2021.
The two days will be on topics like climate change, hemispheric conservation, and equity and inclusion, interactive sessions and games, keynote addresses, and virtual field trips to Colombia, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. . And when you , you will get full access to the recordings of all of the sessions after they're finished, in case your schedule won't allow you to attend the entire convention.
The 2021 勛圖窪蹋 Virtual Convention is a gathering of grassroots advocates, conservationists, chapter leaders, student leaders, scientists, and community builders from around the country, says Heather Starck, vice president of grassroots capacity. There will be a fantastic mix of trainings, courageous conversations, and fun, and Im especially excited about the opportunity participants will have this year to have discussions with our new Acting CEO Elizabeth Gray and Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer Jamaal Nelson as we shape the future together.
The first day, discussions will focus specifically on conservation topics like the Migratory Bird Initiative, hemispheric conservation with the 勛圖窪蹋 Americas program, and advocacy around climate change. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator , the first Black man and second person of color to serve as head of that agency will deliver Fridays keynote address.
On the second day after a panel discussion with grassroots leaders around 勛圖窪蹋, including those from the 勛圖窪蹋 on Campus program, Jamaal Nelson, 勛圖窪蹋s chief equity, diversity, and inclusion officer will lead a discussion around race and conservation. , chair of the White Houses Council on Environmental Quality will deliver Saturdays keynote address.
When asked about the convention, Nelson stressed that this virtual convention comes at a critical time in 勛圖窪蹋s development as an organization and that participants have an important role to play in that development. Come ready to engage in some meaningful work, says Nelson, as we build an 勛圖窪蹋 as diverse and inclusive as the bird kingdom itself.
for the 2021 勛圖窪蹋 Convention to join us on October 1 and 2 and get full access to the recordings of all of the sessions afterwards!