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SUMMARY:Remote Great Lakes Islands Surveys: Notable Discoveries and Prioritization Framework for Biodiversity Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Conversations\nJosh Cohen\, Senior Conservation Scientist – Lead Ecologist\, Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) Presented by the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) \n\n\n\nUniversity of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium\, 1800 N Dixboro Rd.\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48105  \n\n5:30 p.m.: check-in\, refreshments\, and educational table displays\n6 – 7:15 p.m.: presentation\n7:15 p.m.: Q/A & discussion with Josh Cohen; educational table displays; refreshmentsRegistration fee: $10/person ($15/person at the door)\nRefunds will be given if requested on or before March 12\, 2023. No refunds will be given on or after March 13\, 2023.\nTo cancel your registration and/or to request a refund by the deadline\, please send an email to bhaktabi@msu.edu.\n\n\nJoin the MSU Extension Conservation Stewards Program on March 14th for the “Conservation Conversations” in-person talk series. Featured topics focus on current research and management approaches\, unique natural communities\, and the diverse conservation partnerships involved in supporting Michigan ecosystems. \nDuring this event\, there will be time for light refreshments as well as Q and A and discussion with Josh Cohen. Participants will also have an opportunity to visit with invited local conservation organizations to find out about the work they are doing including upcoming events\, and how they can get involved in local conservation efforts. MSU Extension staff will also have information about the 2023 Michigan Conservation Stewards Program as well as a variety of other natural resource-oriented programs and upcoming events. \nMarch 14th Talk & Description:\nSurveying Michigan’s Great Lakes Islands to Prioritize Biodiversity Stewardship Survey – Josh Cohen\, Senior Conservation Scientist – Lead Ecologist\, Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) \nGreat Lakes islands provide critical habitat for native biodiversity and support rare and endemic natural communities. Many of these islands are remote\, difficult to access\, and challenging to survey. Despite limited access\, these islands face a variety of threats to native biodiversity and rare taxa including establishment and spread of invasive species and the impacts of climate change. Unfortunately\, within these unique geographies biodiversity data is limited or outdated\, which hinders effective management and decision-making. Over the past several years\, Michigan Natural Features Inventory has collaborated with the United State Fish and Wildlife Service\, Michigan Department of Natural Resources\, and tribal natural resource departments to collect baseline information on the current status of ecosystems on these islands to help guide biodiversity stewardship and conservation planning efforts. In this presentation\, we will present highlights from this ongoing research and provide a framework for prioritizing biodiversity stewardship. \nBIO: Joshua Cohen has worked for the past 23 years as an ecologist with Michigan Natural Features Inventory. His primary duties involve refining and revising the natural community classification through ecological inventory and sampling\, literature research\, and data analysis. He is responsible for classifying conservation targets and prioritizing areas for conservation and restoration; creating and delivering biodiversity and ecosystem management trainings; and designing and conducting vegetative sampling\, ecological mapping and modeling\, monitoring\, and surveys for natural communities and rare species. Cohen is the lead author of A Field Guide to the Natural Communities of Michigan and a recent article in Diversity entitled “Assessing the Ecological Need for Prescribed Fire in Michigan Using GIS-Based Multicriteria Decision Analysis: Igniting Fire Gaps”. His presentation focuses on Great Lakes islands surveys\, which have been some of the most amazing and challenging of his career.  \nWho should attend this “Conservation Conversation” event?  \n\nAnyone interested in nature who want to learn more about natural communities and conservation efforts in Michigan\nIndividuals who have previously completed the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program interested in continuing their learning and networking/connecting with other alumni.\nRegistration for Conservation Stewards participants is free.\nNatural resource professionals who want to build their knowledge on ecosystem-based management principles\nIndividuals who want to learn more about the Michigan Conservation Steward Program as well as other MSU/MSU Extension programs and events being offered in 2023\nThose who want to learn about area conservation organizations and their local conservation efforts\, including upcoming programs and events\n\nTo see the complete 2023 schedule for the other 2023 “Conservation Conversations” in-person talks\, https://www.canr.msu.edu/conservation_stewards_program/ \nTo learn more about the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program\, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/conservation_stewards_program/\nIf you would like to receive information about future CSP offerings\, sign up here. \n\nDownload event flyer\n\n\nParticipant Registration\nRegistration for Conservation Conversations is open. \nRegistration closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 13\, 2023. \nParticipant Registration\n\n\n\nMichigan Conservation Stewards\nRegistration for Conservation Conversations is open. \nRegistration closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 13\, 2023. \nMichigan Conservation Stewards Register Here\n\n\n\nEducational Table Display Exhibitors\n\nThis registration is only available to organizations that have been invited to bring an educational display to this event. If you are interested in exhibiting at this event\, and to find out if space might be available\, please contact Bindu Bhakta (bhaktabi@msu.edu or 248-396-9777) PRIOR to registering. \n\nRegistration for Conservation Conversations is open. \nRegistration closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 13\, 2023. \nThere are 9 openings available. \nEducational Table Display Exhibitors Register here
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SUMMARY:Michigan Birding 101 - Spring 2023
DESCRIPTION:March 7 – March 28\, 2023\nTuesdays\, 7–8:15 p.m. ET\, FREE \nLocation: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) \nExplore the wonderful hobby of birding in four fun online classes! Topics include everything a new birdwatcher should know. \nSchedule: \n\nMarch 7 – Birding 101: Equipment and how to ID Birds\nMarch 14 – Backyard Birding: Backyard feeding and backyard bird ID\nMarch 21 – Conserve the Birds: Birding ethics and backyard habitats/native planting\nMarch 28 – Birding in Michigan: Where to go and what to see\n\nThis a great opportunity for those new to the hobby or looking to get started! \n\nRegistration
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/michigan-birding-101-spring-2023-2/
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