2021 WildlifeUnite took place online from June 8-12, 2021. Each day included a menu of sessions that gave participants the flexibility to take part in the content that fits their schedule and interests over the course of the conference.
General sessions on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday provided engaging speakers for all meeting attendees. Learning sessions in concurrent tracks on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday included skill-building, strategy development and information-sharing. National Wildlife Federation delegates also had resolutions committee meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday and voting in a general assembly session on Saturday.
Agenda
(NWF Annual Meeting business in orange)
Tuesday – June 8, 2021
| Time (EDT) | Topic |
| 2:00 – 3:30 PM | Opening General Session Welcoming remarks from National Wildlife Federation, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and local leaders; Panel discussion on Great Lakes restoration work that is impacting water, people, and communities. Updates on NWF’s initiatives, ongoing objectives, and future prospects. |
| 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Break – Live Music! |
| 4:00 – 5:30 PM | NWF Resolutions Committee: Climate & Energy Discussion/approval of resolutions |
Wednesday – June 9, 2021
| Time (EDT) | Topic |
| 2:00 – 3:30 PM | Special Session: Environmental Justice Spotlight Interactive session to learn more about environmental justice and how environmental justice principles can be applied to enhance our conservation priorities. |
| 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Break |
| 4:00 – 5:30 PM | NWF Resolutions Committee: Conservation & Restoration Discussion/approval of resolutions |
| 6:00 – 7:30 PM | NWF Resolutions Committee: Plants & Invertebrates Discussion/approval of resolutions |
Thursday – June 10, 2021
| Time (EDT) | Topic |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Learning Sessions Concurrent sessions covering strategy, skill building and informational content |
| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Break |
| 3:30 – 4:30 PM | Learning Sessions Concurrent sessions covering strategy, skill building and informational content |
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM | National Wildlife Federation Meet the Board Candidates Forum Q&A with new Board candidates for National Wildlife Federation delegates; open to all |
Friday – June 11, 2021
| Time (EDT) | Topic |
| 2:00 – 3:30 PM | General Session Update on the Line 5 campaign and the historic efforts made to protect the Great Lakes from the risk of catastrophic oil spills; annual address from NWF President and CEO Collin O’Mara |
| 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Break |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Learning Sessions Concurrent sessions covering strategy, skill building and informational content |
Saturday – June 12, 2021
| Time (EDT) | Topic |
| 2:00 – 3:15 PM | General Session: National Wildlife Federation Annual Business Affiliate representatives will consider conservation resolutions, any proposed bylaws amendments, Board of Directors elections. |
| 3:15 – 3:30 PM | Break |
| 3:30 – 4:50 PM | General Session: National Wildlife Federation Annual Business (continued) Closing remarks from NWF and affiliate leaders; Ceremonial closing; pass the gavel to new National Wildlife Federation chair |