Carolina Backyard Naturalist Online
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Collapse ▲A free, online course providing a foundation for understanding the biodiversity and ecology of North Carolina.
Purpose and Description
Increasing urbanization, habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, water pollution, and other factors threaten the function and viability of ecosystems across North Carolina. Improving residents’ understanding of their natural environment is critical to its protection and enhancement.
N.C. Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with other government agencies and universities, presents a 14-week, online webinar series open to anyone interested in learning about the biodiversity, ecosystems, and conservation efforts in North Carolina.
Goals and Objectives of the Program
- Enhance environmental literacy among participants through theoretical and applied approaches.
- Increase participant knowledge of essential ecological and biological processes and their impacts to human and environmental health.
- Participants will have a better understanding of ecosystem connectivity and balance.
- Connect participants with local resources and volunteer opportunities in order to engage in local, regional, and statewide activism.
Target Audience
All that have an interest in learning about and conserving the biodiversity of North Carolina are welcome.
Webinar Schedule
Click on the name of the class for more information.
| Workshop | Date (2020) | Time |
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Introduction to the Backyard Naturalist Program Sam Marshall & Matt Jones, N.C. Cooperative Extension – Haywood & Chatham County Centers Rebecca Ward, NC Climate Office |
Sep. 2 |
6–8 p.m. |
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Dana Miller and Katie Hefner, Haywood Co. Soil & Water Conservation District |
Sep. 3 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Dr. Jeana Myers, N.C. Cooperative Extension – Wake County Center |
Sep. 9 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Botany: Plant Systematics, Anatomy, and Physiology Matt Jones, N.C. Cooperative Extension – Chatham County Center |
Sep. 16 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Plant Ecology and Plant Communities of NC Dr. Ashley Troth & Matt Jones, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham & Chatham County Centers |
Sep. 23 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Sam Marshall, N.C. Cooperative Extension |
Sep. 30 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Insect Ecology and Plant-Insect Interactions Sam Marshall, N.C. Cooperative Extension |
Oct. 7 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Mammals of North Carolina Rebecca Skiba, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission |
Oct. 14 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Answering the Call: Using Citizen Science to Learn More About Our Amphibian Neighbors Andy Gould, N.C. Aquarium at Ft. Fisher |
Oct. 21 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Jeff Hall and Mike Campbell, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission |
Oct. 28 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Birds of North Carolina John Gerwin, N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences |
Nov. 4 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Stream Ecology Tanya Poole and C.C. King, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission |
Nov. 18 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Coastal Aquatic Systems TBD |
Dec. 2 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Climate Change: What’s Happening and Why it Matters for NC Nature Dr. Walt Robinson, N.C. State University |
Dec. 9 | 6–8 p.m. |
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Dr. Zachary Long, UNC Wilmington |
Dec. 16 | 6–8 p.m. |
Registration
Click here to register for the 14-week course on Eventbrite.
After registering, an email with a Zoom link and password will be sent prior to each week’s lecture.
Fees
The course is free.
Certificate of Completion
Participants who complete at least 12 webinars and the evaluation assessments will receive a certificate of completion.
Continuation Education Credits
NC Environmental Education Continuing Education credits will be offered.
How to View Online
The course will be conducted as a live webinar via Zoom. See this link for Zoom system requirements.
Participating Agencies
For questions, contact Matt Jones or Sam Marshall.
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