SWCS hosts educational webinars to provide conservation professionals the latest in research, practice, and policy, as well as professional development opportunities.
Current Series
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Connect with speakers, gain exposure to conservation organizations, and develop your professional skill set. |
Strategies for conservation professionals shaping the future. |
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Past Series
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Simplify your approach to managing edge-of-field practices with actionable tips and ready-to-use tools. ✨SWCS Members Only |
A webinar series presenting hot topics related to conservation science, practices, and policy. ✨SWCS Members Only |
Read (or re-read) Leopold’s classic work like an actual almanac—one chapter per month in the company of other SWCS members. ✨SWCS Members Only |
Explore the adoption of conservation drainage across disciplines, regions, and landscapes. |
Student Professional Development Series
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SWCS has teamed up with MANRRS to host a fourth season of our virtual Student Professional Development Series. This year we’re hosting a 6-part Career Development Workshop. Sessions this season build on each other, but you may attend any or all. All sessions will be recorded. Registration is free and open to all! |
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Conservation Voices: Strategies for Professionals Shaping the Future
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SWCS launched a new webinar series in 2025, “Conservation Voices: Strategies for Professionals Shaping the Future.” This series is designed to equip those working in conservation with practical tools to tackle challenges in the field. Each session takes a problem-solving approach, exploring a pressing issue to deliver actionable insights for overcoming obstacles, achieving conservation goals, and advancing your work—all while staying connected to a supportive community! This 11-part series is held on the last Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. CT. Registration Details:
Access Past Sessions ✨SWCS Members Only |
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Batch and BUILT! Helping Farmers Manage Their Edge-of-Field Practices
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This specialty webinar helps you simplify your approach to managing edge-of-field practices with actionable tips and ready-to-use tools. Edge-of-field practices are essential for nutrient removal and water quality. With the right management strategies, you can ensure these systems perform optimally, benefiting both farmers and the environment. Hosted by SWCS, the Agriculture Drainage Management Coalition (ADMC), and Christopher Hay Consulting, this is your chance to learn from top experts in the field, connect with peers, and walk away with tools you can apply right away. Access Webinar ✨SWCS Members Only |
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Conservation Matters
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Organized with the support of the SWCS Science and Policy Committee, this series is an opportunity to present hot topics related to science, practices, and policy to the membership of the Society. Session Topics:
Access Past Sessions ✨SWCS Members Only |
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SWCS Book Club: A Year with Aldo Leopold
Read (or re-read) Leopold’s classic work like an actual almanac—one chapter per month in the company of other SWCS members!
Each month, members met to
- Recap the monthly reading and share reactions
- Explore Leopold’s experiences at the shack that shaped his writing
- Discuss what Leopold’s work means for us today
Contact events@swcs.org if you’re interested in participating in another virtual book club.
✨SWCS Members Only
Lessons from Leaders: Accelerating the Adoption of Conservation Drainage Webinar Series
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This webinar series explores the adoption of conservation drainage across disciplines, regions, and landscapes. Leading stakeholders share unique perspectives, engage in dialogue, and generate a set of recommendations to be used to advance conservation drainage adoption locally and nationally. Sessions include:
This series is hosted by SWCS and Agriculture Drainage Management Coalition (ADMC), with support from the Conservation Drainage Network’s Growth Committee (CDN). Access Past Sessions ✨SWCS Members Only |
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