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Website Launch
National Wildlife Federation HQ 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA, United StatesLaunching the new WCL website!
Naturally Latinos Conference
Woodend Nature Sanctuary Headquarters 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD, United StatesServing the DC-metro region, the Naturally Latinos Conference will provide an opportunity to bring together local Latinx leaders to discuss environmental science, policy, and culture, as well as provide great networking and mentoring opportunities. This conference is hosted by Audubon Naturalist Society and its partners.
Celebrating Women in Conservation Awards
Susquehanna Club New Cumberland, PASince its inception in 2015, this event has traveled around the state to different communities to ensure recognition of local leaders, volunteers, and career professionals. This year, nominations will shine a light on Central Pennsylvania and those nominated must be from the following counties: Adams, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Potter, Snyder, Tioga, Union and York. The 2019 Celebrating Women in Conservation Awards are designed to encourage continuing excellence in conservation and to forge a stronger network of exceptional women working to protect Pennsylvania's environment.
PGM ONE Summit
International House, PhiladelphiaThe third annual PGM ONE Summit is coming to the International House in Philadelphia from May 8-10, 2019 and this year the themes are Resilience, Community/Self Care, and Healing! PGM ONE is an affinity space for 350+ BIPOC from all over the US to share, learn, collaborate, heal, build community, and work towards their vision for racial equity in the environmental and outdoor movements Find out more information here: https://www.pgmone.org/. Registration is now open and will stay open until they are sold out.
Latino Conservation Week
Latino Conservation Week was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. During this week, community, non-profit, faith-based, and government organizations and agencies hold events throughout the country. From hiking and camping to community roundtables and film screenings, these activities promote conservation efforts in their community, and provide an opportunity for Latinos to show their support for permanently protecting our land, water, and air.
LGBTQ Outdoor Summit
YMCA at Estes ParkThe third annual LGBTQ Outdoor Summit organized by Pride Outside and Out There Adventures is a chance to bring together the conservation community and outdoor industry to boost representation and inclusion of LGBTQ people in the outdoors. It will take place September 26-19, 2019 on Ute, Arapaho and Cheyenne Ancestral Land at the Estes Park, Colorado YMCA in the Rocky Mountains. Registration is now open!
Fab Planet Summit
The Fab Planet Summit will take place in New York, NY in April 2020. This summit is for passionate change agents seeking to advance the intersection between LGBTQ identity and sustainability. Participants will discuss and strategize how to advance a movement where the LBTQ community is mobilized for environmental and social action.
Women Empowering Women for Indigenous Nations 2020 National Conference
Viejas Casino Resort Alpine, CAThis conference is designed to fulfill WEWIN’s mission to Engage… Inspire… and Empower women to strengthen and sustain tribal cultures; exercise inherent sovereign rights for the good of our citizens and communities; advocate in support of wellbeing; promote honest dignified leadership that balances service leadership and devotion to loved ones – while expressing encouragement, understanding, and joy to others following the guidance of our creator.
Women in Conservation Leadership Summit
The National Wildlife Federation is proud to announce the third Women in Conservation Leadership (WCL) Summit which will take place virtually on October 13-15, 2020. As part of the shift to a virtual platform we are adjusting the content to center racial equity and justice. The vision for Women in Conservation Leadership is stronger conservation through women leaders of ALL ethnicities, races and cultures. To realize that vision, we must acknowledge that the feminist movement and WCL have been distinctly white. If WCL is to be successful, we must boldly stand up to the racism that has pervaded this sector, and the world. Women in Conservation Leadership is committed to centering, supporting and resourcing Black, brown, and Indigenous women, while providing allyship education to white women. In this intentional shift, some of the competencies we will build upon at the Summit are: an understanding of structural racism and its centrality in conservation, proven awareness of multiple group identities and power dynamics, direct communication that matches intent and impact, and authentic relationship building across group identities, Racial equity and justice competencies are inexorably intertwined with effective leadership. This is the first step in a long-term journey. We will not be liberated from the patriarchy or systemic racism in one day or one conference. Women in Conservation Leadership will achieve stronger conservation through equity, justice and leadership for and from all women. An updated agenda will be shared in the coming weeks. Registration is now open! The general registration fee is $375 attendees and $150 for employees from smaller organizations or individuals who cannot afford to cover the regular fee. Current students are also eligible for the lower fee of $150. If you are interested in volunteering or getting more involved with the program, please contact WCL co-founder Elizabeth Lillard.