People can learn about nature and the conservation efforts being made in the region from the comfort of their own homes this winter thanks to a webinar series free and open to the public.
Leelanau Conservation District announced its 2024 lineup of speakers just last week for its upcoming winter webinar series scheduled for select Tuesday evenings in January and February. District Forester Ellie Johnson said she first had the idea for the series when she started in her position in October 2021 amid the COVID19 pandemic, adding that it was part of her grant metrics to meet for the state to provide educational events to the public. The virtual series has continued since then, and helps attendees avoid driving in the snow when the weather is intense, making it easily accessible to those who move or who live out of state in the winter months.
Johnson said she hopes those interested in registering for one of the webinars are able to take away a deeper understanding and appreciation for not only the natural world around them, but for the organizations on the local, state, and national levels that work to conserve and manage these natural resources.
