Learning Sessions

WildlifeUnite is the largest gathering of grassroots wildlife conservation advocates in the nation! It presents an unmatched opportunity for movement leaders to share ideas, build their skills, and amplify their impact. In addition to general session content and the business meetings of the National Wildlife Federation’s 52 affiliates, WildlifeUnite includes several tracks for smaller concurrent learning sessions, which include presentations, panel discussions, and workshops with leaders from around the nation.

We have a number of exciting topics already on tap for learning sessions this year, covering variety of priority issues, organizational development challenges, and conservation movement-building opportunities:

  • Farm Bill Conservation Priorities: Elevating Wildlife, Climate, and Equity
  • Hidden Figures: the Richness of a Diverse Workplace
  • Imagining a “Fence-Less” Landscape for Wildlife and Ranchers
  • Justice isn’t Just Us: Connecting Communities to Conservation
  • Democracy in Action: Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Activities
  • Amplifying the Impact of Media Outreach
  • Strengthening State Fish and Wildlife Agency Governance
  • Bridges to Becoming an Outdoorswoman (BOW): Expanding the Reach of On-the-Ground Programs
  • Pride Outdoors: Exploring LGBTQIA+ Perspectives and Joy on Queering Nature
  • Tribal and Indigenous Peoples Enhancement Strategy: Getting Started
  • NWF’s New Natural Infrastructure Center for Environmental Justice and Resilience (NICER): What it Is and How to Engage!

2023 WildlifeUnite Learning Session Committee

Becky Conway, National Wildlife Federation, conwayb@nwf.org

Kelly Knutson, New Jersey Audubon/Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed, Kelly.knutson@njaudubon.org   

Tara Losoff, National Wildlife Federation, losofft@nwf.org

Elizabeth Lillard, National Wildlife Federation, lillarde@nwf.org