Conservation in Action: Coming Together to Solve
our Coast’s Biggest Challenges
How Do We Save a Species?
Saving the North Atlantic Right Whale with Carl Safina and Wendy Paulson
Tuesday, February 2
How Do We Tell our Story?
Visual Storytelling with Brian Skerry
Tuesday, February 9
How Can We Do Better?
Making our Conservation Movement more Inclusive and Equitable for All
with J. Drew Lanham and Josiah Watts
Tuesday, February 16
How Do We Save our Future?
An Intergenerational Call to Action on Climate with Bill McKibben and Brionté McCorkle
Tuesday, February 23
How Can We Make a Difference?
Jimmy Carter’s Legacy of Conservation with Gus Speth and Jonathan Alter; Moderated by Jason Carter
Tuesday, March 2
February 2 (7-8:15 pm): How Do We Save a Species?
Saving the North Atlantic right whale with Carl Safina and Wendy Paulson
Join author Carl Safina and conservation advocate Wendy Paulson as they reflect on species conservation and our relationship with the natural world. Using lessons learned from other wildlife conservation efforts, they’ll discuss possible strategies for preventing the extinction of our beloved state marine mammal. Free and open to the public, but advance registration is required!
Learn more about North Atlantic right whales and wildlife conservation on our Conference Resources page.
February 9 (7-8:15 pm): How Do We Tell Our Story?
Inspiring a Conservation Ethic from Deep Beneath our Oceans with Brian Skerry
From right whales and leatherback sea turtles to sharks and harp seals, award-winning National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry has had an up-close view of some of our planet’s most incredible undersea species. Join Brian as he shares his unique encounters with some of the most fascinating marine animals on the planet. We’ll go on a virtual deep dive under the sea and be inspired to find new ways to share the coast we love with others.
February 16 (7-8:15 pm): How Can We Do Better?
Making our Conservation Movement more Inclusive and Equitable for All, with J. Drew Lanham and Josiah Watts
The fight for justice goes hand in hand with the fight to protect our environment. Join author and biologist J. Drew Lanham and actor, writer, and curator at The Sapelo Project, Josiah Watts as they help us identify a more equitable and inclusive path forward for our movement.
February 23 (7-8:15 pm): How Do We Save Our Future?
An Intergenerational Call to Action on Climate with Bill McKibben and Brionté McCorkle
All ages must play a role in protecting our environment. Join author, environmentalist, and 350.org founder Bill McKibben, in conversation with the director of Georgia Conservation Voters Brionté McCorkle, as they share their unique perspectives on the environmental movement, how far it’s come, and where we must go if we are to successfully save our planet for future generations.
March 2 (7-8:15 pm): How Can We Make a Difference?
Reflecting on the Life, Legacy, and Service of Jimmy Carter with Jonathan Alter, Gus Speth, and Jason Carter
We all want to make the most of the lives we are given. A few of us leave a lasting legacy. Join journalist and author Jonathan Alter, environmental lawyer, advocate, and NRDC co-founder Gus Speth, and moderator, Chairman of The Carter Center, Jason Carter, as they reflect on the life and impact of Jimmy Carter—and how, as a volunteer, advocate, elected official, and human being, he changed the world.
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