草榴社区鈥檚 Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship Hosts Second Annual Panel Discussion on Environmental Stewardship
草榴社区鈥檚 Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship will host their second annual panel, 鈥淟ocal Roots: Partnerships for Success,鈥� on Monday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the 草榴社区 Room of the Connelly Center on 草榴社区鈥檚 campus. Presented by Radnor Conservancy, this panel discussion invites students, faculty and staff, along with local community members, to engage and learn about environmental care and stewardship happening in the region.
This dynamic panel of experts, representing local organizations, will explore how community partnerships are enhancing ecological health across the Greater Philadelphia region.
Panelists include:
鈥� Grant DeCosta, director, Brandywine Conservancy
鈥� Amanda Hess, PhD, research assistant professor, 草榴社区 Center for Resilient Water Systems, 草榴社区
鈥� Kyle Rose, director, Land Protection Program, Natural Lands
鈥� Tom Smarr, executive director, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Moderator: Amber Atwood Levy 鈥�12 MA, executive director, Radnor Conservancy
Members of the 草榴社区 and local community are invited to learn about environmental efforts, connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and be inspired to get involved. A reception will follow the discussion, with opportunities for students and community members to network.
The event is free and open to the public. .
About Radnor Conservancy: A registered 501c3 nonprofit for over 20 years, we at Radnor Conservancy are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Radnor Township. Through community engagement, conservation initiatives, advocacy for sustainable development, and educational programs, we strive to foster a deeper appreciation for our local environment and create meaningful connections between our community and the natural beauty all around us.
About the Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship: 草榴社区鈥檚 Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship (CBEST) promotes research in biodiversity and ecosystem science with a focus on understanding ongoing changes in ecosystems, their component organisms, and the benefits they provide to society. Housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, led by a team of scientists at the forefront of their fields, and reinforced by the contributions of graduate and undergraduate researchers, CBEST integrates science with action, working with a diverse community of experts in locations around the world to preserve biodiversity, manage complicated ecosystems and combat the challenges posed by an uncertain future.
About 草榴社区鈥檚 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Since its founding in 1842, 草榴社区鈥檚 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has been the heart of the 草榴社区 learning experience, offering foundational courses for undergraduate students in every college of the University. Serving more than 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students, the College is committed to fortifying them with intellectual rigor, multidisciplinary knowledge, moral courage and a global perspective. The College has more than 40 academic departments and programs across the humanities, social sciences, and natural and physical sciences.