About this topic: Join the conversation to learn how biodiversity can protect our ecosystems in the face of global climate change. Biodiversity is a term that references all the diverse organisms found on our planet — whether they are in … Find Out More
About this topic: join our conversation this month to learn what it means for a zoo to be accredited. In the United States, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is the main body in charge of accreditation and setting … Find Out More
About this topic: join the conversation and learn about the green burial movement with us! Decomposition is an important part of the life cycle of our planet. Human decomposition plays a role just like the decomposition of any other animal … Find Out More
About this topic: join the conversation as we explore what it means to participate in an active ecological restoration project. We’ll be joined by Cody Ferguson, a Natural Areas Specialist at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, as he shares the … Find Out More
Topics: January 24: The Great Backyard Bird Count —Welcome back to the conversation! Join us as we discuss how you can support native birds at your Louisville Zoo and at home through the SAFE North American Songbird program and citizen … Find Out More
Connect with the Zoo as we critically explore a variety of environmental and conservation topics. Each conversation will provide an overview of the topic, share connections with your Louisville Zoo, and give recommendations for further learning on the topic. Some conversations will focus on in-person book discussion related to the topic and others will feature virtual discussions and include guest experts!
March 27 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at LFPL Branch Location: Main Branch in Meeting Room 1 (must register in advance to attend) Topic: Science Communication / Book Discussion: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer)
April 24 from 2 – 3 p.m. (Virtual) Topic: Environmental Crime Guest Speaker: TBA
May 22 from 2– 3 p.m. (Virtual) Topic: Invasive Species Guest Speaker: Evan Patrick and the Bernheim Natural Areas team
June 26 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Louisville Free Public Library Bon Air Branch) Topic: Poaching (theft of land, plants, and animals) Book discussed: "Tree Thieves: Crime and Survival in North America's Woods" by Lyndsie Bourgon.
July 24 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (Virtual) Topic: Participant-Selected Topic: AZA SAFE, Citizen Science in NPS, or their choice Guest Speaker: Rebecca Klee (U.S. Fish & Wildlife biologist)
August 28 from 2 – 3 p.m. (Virtual) Topic: Participant-Selected Topic: One Health Guest Speakers: Dr. Maureen Murray, Assistant Director of One Health at the Lincoln Park Zoo and Dr. Kelly Giesbrecht, Kentucky’s Public Health Veterinarian
