Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Conservation Broadcast 2012 Series. 2nd Broadcast: Engaging with Urban Communities - Connecting People, Conservation & Public Land Agencies

This second broadcast in the series will focus on "place-based" urban conservation connections: who are some target audiences, why the environment matters to them and how we can become more involved with urban communities. In part one of the session, our presenters will introduce you to urban communities and how we can connect with them. Part two is an interactive round table discussion, with the host and viewers (through email) asking the panel specific questions about linking public lands programs with conservation and urban communities.

Presenters: Flisa Stevenson, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Refuge Visitor Services Program Liaison; Chantel Jimenez, San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex; Gus Medina, Project Manager, Cornell University - Expanding Capacity in Environmental Education Project

Host: Mike Carlo, National Wildlife Refuge System

Course Leader: Nancy Zapotocki, NCTC; nancy_zapotocki@fws.gov

Introducing the FWS Career Awareness Toolkit

The NCTC Division of Education Outreach through the Youth in the Great Outdoors initiative and the Connecting People with Nature (CPWN) Working Group has an updated version of the Career Awareness Toolkit. This toolkit is designed to help anyone, regardless of their outreach experience, quickly grab a few resources and put together a presentation with minimal effort.

During these broadcasts, 13 tools and tips on using them with groups will be shared. Staff will be available via telephone following each broadcast to answer any questions.

For further information, please contact your regional CPWN representative or Chelsea_CorcoranQuadt@fws.gov at NCTC.

Motivating the Next Generation of Conservation Professionals

This one-hour webcast is led by Adam Kreek, Olympic Gold Medalist, outdoor adventurer and motivational speaker. In three modules, Adam Kreek shares an overview of his background and philosophy of celebrating success; explores effective initiatives connecting young people to their environment and strategies for our organizations to build on these trends; and discusses key tools for success, including learning and teaching effective risk taking through outdoor experiences, and techniques for overcoming setbacks and failure.