Conservation Connection is a project that brings together conservation groups in the CRD. This project has two components, the Conservation Connection Forum, and the Conservation Connection website.
Conservation Connection Forum: Friday September 17th, 2010
The 2010 COnservation connection forum is scheduled for Friday September 17, at Royal Roads University.
Register Here!
Registration is on the Royal Roads Continuing Studies Website. Please make sure you choose the correct registration category. Any individual who works or volunteers for a not for profit organization is welcome to register under the Not for profit organizations category. Individuals and other organizations, please ensure you register under the Individuals and other organizations category. Forum presenters, please ensure you register under the Forum Presenters category if you will be attending the rest of the forum and lunch.
- Not for profit organizations - $30 - register by clicking here.
- Individuals and other organizations - $40 - register by clicking here.
- Forum presenters - please register here if you will be staying for the day and for lunch.
Connect with conservation leaders in our community, including Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada; Ken Cossey, Tsawout Lands Manager; local MPs and MLAs, many other presenters, and representatives from local conservation organizations and governments.
The 10th annual Conservation Connection forum brings together organizations working on environmental issues in our region to build partnerships and capacity. This full day forum is organized by Habitat Acquisition Trust and sponsored by Continuing Studies Royal Roads University and Vancity. There will be mix of topical, facilitated discussions, and capacity-building workshops. This year will include sessions on fundraising and planned giving, land use planning on First Nations land, linking academic research with conservation initiatives, an Open Space session (facilitated networking and discussion), and “big picture” politics and local conservation with regional MPs and MLAs.
Draft Schedule
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am |
Registration and set up |
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| 9:00 am- 9:15 am | Welcome and Introductions | |
| 9:15 am – 10:30 am |
Political Panel – Big Picture Politics and Local Conservation |
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| 10:30 am – 10:45 am | Morning Break | |
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Session A: Linking Academic Research and Conservation Initiatives |
Session B: CRD Parks Strategic Plan |
| 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm | Lunch Break | |
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1:15 pm – 2:30 pm |
Session A: Fundraising and Gift Planning |
Session B: Land Use Planning on |
| 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Afternoon Break | |
| 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Open Space Session - Facilitated networking and discussion |
Conservation Connection Website
The Conservation Connection website profiles organizations working in the CRD. It shows their mandate, current and completed projects, fundraising initiatives, contact information, and volunteer needs. There is also a calendar of events to help everyone stay on top of all of the great conservation events in our region! There are now over 90 organizations listed and the site is used constantly by volunteers, the public, government, and other organizations. In fact, the project is so popular that HAT has made the web coding available to Youth for Global Change and Stewardship Canada. We've also sent copies of the profiles to municipal councillors, public libraries, and senior secondary schools.
