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Conservation and Conversations: What is Conservation? (VIRTUAL)

February 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

What is Conservation?

Guest presenter, Maxximus Ramsaroop, a Ph. D. student at the University of Texas at Austin will join us to answer this important question. Ramsaroop’s work is focused on studying the effects of human-caused changes to the environment (like microplastics) on mosquitofish.

Free Online Reservation

Conservation AND Conversations

Dates: Final Wednesday of each month
Virtual sessions: Check dates for times. Sessions on Google Meet
Recordings available for registered participants upon request.
In-person sessions: Check dates for times and locations.
Cost: FREE with admission or membership to the Louisville Zoo.

Join the conversation! Talk with Louisville Zoo staff and knowledgeable guest presenters about a variety of conservation and environmental topics. Each month will focus on a different broad topic (like healthy ecosystem function or native plant management). Discussions will be guided by an expert guest presenter or a chosen book.

Participants will receive two to four emails per month with invitations to the monthly sessions, background information on topics and speakers, links to further learning resources and media recommendations, as well as opportunities to provide program feedback. You may request to be removed from our email list at any time. 

Conservation and Conversations
2025 Schedule

Conservation and Conversations: Vanishing Treasures (VIRTUAL)

March 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm

Virtually join us for a discussion on this inspiring book of essays that will make you look at the world around you with new eyes.

Conservation and Conversations: Vanishing Treasures (In-Person)

March 29, 2025 @ 2:00 pm

Join us for a discussion on this inspiring book of essays that will make you look at the world around you with new eyes.

Conservation and Conversations: Animals and Ecosystems

April 30, 2025 @ 2:00 pm

Join us for a discussion of Vanishing Treasures with our Guest presenter Dr. Matteo Rizzuto.

Conservation and Conversations: Six Pathways to a Sustainable Future

May 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm

Join us for a discussion about different pathways to a sustainable future with our Guest presenter Jim Embry.

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February 26, 2025
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