Sustaining Our World, Metroparks Toledo and Dana Incorporated present Conservation Challenges and Opportunities In National Parks and Protected Areas, at Glass City Pavilion, on Wednesday, June 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.
The free event will feature Dr. Scott Abella for a discussion on current trends in natural areas conservation and how ecological restoration can help sustain habitat quality during changing conditions.
Dr. Abella is an associate professor of restoration ecology in the School of Life Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas and the owner and head ecologist of Natural Resource Conservation, LLC.
Since 2018, he has authored 15 scientific publications based on his collaborative research with Metroparks Toledo to help make the most informed decisions for managing park natural areas.
Registration is required and can be made by visiting metroparkstoledo.com/sowseries.
Volunteers Needed
In addition to the lecture series, Dana also is initiating cleanup days along the shores of the Maumee River, and inviting individuals and groups to participate.
A series of volunteer days will including litter pickup and other projects to clean and beautify the riverfront at Glass City and nearby locations.
Interested groups and individuals can contact Shannon Hughes, director of education and programming for Metroparks Toledo, at 419-407-9841 or send an email to Meredith. Busic@metroparkstoledo.com.
