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Event Series: Lifelong Learning

Conservation and Conversations: Garbage to Garden (VIRTUAL)

August 27, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

From Garbage to Garden the story of Waterfront Botanical Gardens (Wanda Peck, Director of Education, Waterfront Botanical Gardens)

Virtually discover the inspiring transformation of Waterfront Botanical Gardens from a landfill to a thriving green space. Join Wanda Peck, Director of Education, as she shares the journey of turning garbage into a garden and the impact of urban sustainability.

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
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January 28, 2026 @ 6:00 pm

Join us this month to learn about the Louisville Audubon Society and what they're doing to help protect migratory birds with their Lights Out Louisville program.

Conservation and Conversations: Polar Bears International (Virtual Session)

February 25, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

Excited about polar bears? Join us this month as we celebrate international polar bear day and learn from the experts at Polar Bears International about the latest research and conservation efforts for these bears and the sea ice they depend on.

Conservation and Conversations: Beaverland (Virtual)

March 25, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

This month we are reading Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America by Leila Philip. Our discussion will center on the book and what we can learn about and from these amazing animals.

Conservation and Conversations: kNOw Waste (Virtual)

April 29, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

Join us this month to learn from experts from kNOw Waste about our waste systems and the ways microplastics are spreading throughout our world.

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