Thursday, December 5 at 7pm. Online.

Urban forested natural areas provide numerous ecosystem services and places for urban residents to recreate, interact with nature, and seek respite from the hustle of urban life. Despite these benefits, forests are often cleared and the consequences are severe. Join this webinar to learn more about the benefits of urban forested natural areas, the threats they face, and what you can do to help conserve these spaces.

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Sam Lawson, National Partnerships Coordinator at the Natural Areas Conservancy, has made a career helping people share information and support each other to build more resilient networks. He works with the Forests in Cities network, a national initiative to connect professionals who care for urban natural areas. Previously, he conducted community engagement at New York City’s Department of Emergency Management. He holds a bachelor’s from Bennington College and a master’s degree in natural resources from Cornell University.

This webinar is sponsored by the Newton Conservators.