The first-ever online 约炮视频 Convention is almost here!
Join us October 1st and 2nd to help shape the future of bird conservation.
约炮视频鈥檚 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.
鈥淭he 2021 约炮视频 Virtual Convention is a gathering of grassroots advocates, conservationists, chapter leaders, student leaders, scientists, and community builders from around the country,鈥 says Heather Starck, vice president of grassroots capacity. 鈥淭here will be a fantastic mix of trainings, courageous conversations, and fun, and I鈥檓 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.鈥
The first day, discussions will focus specifically on conservation topics like the Migratory Bird Initiative, hemispheric conservation with the 约炮视频 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 Friday鈥檚 keynote address.
On the second day after a panel discussion with grassroots leaders around 约炮视频, including those from the 约炮视频 on Campus program, Jamaal Nelson, 约炮视频鈥檚 chief equity, diversity, and inclusion officer will lead a discussion around race and conservation. , chair of the White House鈥檚 Council on Environmental Quality will deliver Saturday鈥檚 keynote address.
When asked about the convention, Nelson stressed that this virtual convention comes at a critical time in 约炮视频鈥檚 development as an organization and that participants have an important role to play in that development. 鈥淐ome ready to engage in some meaningful work,鈥 says Nelson, 鈥渁s we build an 约炮视频 as diverse and inclusive as the bird kingdom itself.鈥
for the 2021 约炮视频 Convention to join us on October 1 and 2 and get full access to the recordings of all of the sessions afterwards!