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Audubon International Webinars

To celebrate the mid-way point of the United Nation’s Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, throughout 2010 Audubon International will be hosting a series of training webinars designed to help people become better stewards of the environment where they live, work, and play. Registration is free, but space is limited. More will be added throughout the year—so come back often.

You must have a stable high-speed internet connection in order to participate in the webinar with no audio or visual problems. A hard wired connection is best.

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Creating a Sense of Place Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 1:30-2:00 pm (Eastern Time) Ensuring participation in creating a sustainable community by encouraging people to remember why they choose to live in the community.

Natural Resources and Your Neighborhood Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 1:30-2:00 pm (Eastern Time) Resources for auditing and reducing energy use in your neighborhood from member case studies.

Audubon Green Leaf™ Program: An Overview Thursday, September 16, 2010, 1:30-2:00 pm (Eastern Time) An overview of the program, it's four main components, completing of the survey, eco-rating, and site visits/verification.

Resorts: Protecting Watersheds Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 1:30-2:00 pm (Eastern Time) Private Track- Case studies and resources for protecting and preserving wetlands and water quality, and tips for reasonable water conservation techniques.

Conducting a Wildlife Inventory Thursday, September 23, 2010, 1:30-2:00 pm (Eastern Time) Gathering baseline data about your property resources includes inventorying the wildlife species that inhabit it.

ACSP as an EMS for Parks and Recreation Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 1:30-2:00 pm (Eastern Time) Environmental Management Systems provide a road map for parks and recreation departments striving to improve environmental performance and reduce their ecological impacts.

Upcoming Webinars: if you would like to be notified when these webinars are offered. Please indicate which webinar in the body of the email. The ACSP as an Environmental Management System for Parks and Recreation As more and more parks and recreation professionals aim to "green" their management practices, many are in need of guidance in identifying areas in which they may improve. While often the intent and desire to improve stewardship is clear, the need for a uniform method of tracking and measurement may be fulfilled with the adoption of an Environmental Management System. Environmental Management Systems (EMS) provide a road map for parks and recreation departments striving to improve environmental performance and reduce their ecological impacts. Programs such as the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program assist property managers and local governments identify strengths and weaknesses, set goals, track performance, and provide a community role model for environmental stewardship. Creating a Sense of Place in Your Community Ensuring participation in creating a sustainable community by encouraging people to remember why they choose to live in your community. Conducting a Wildlife Inventory Gathering baseline data about your property resources includes inventorying the wildlife species that inhabit it. This record will not only increase your knowledge, it will provide important documentation of common and unusual species that inhabit your area. Greening Your Maintenance Facility on the Cheap It can be difficult to secure funding for necessary maintenance facility upgrades. This presentation will provide practical, low-cost solutions to improving environmental quality and reducing risks. In the IPM Toolbox - The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program Integrated pest management involves using a variety of management measures to keep pest populations below levels that are economically and aesthetically damaging, without creating a hazard to people and the environment. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses provides a tool to evaluate the golf course, document conditions and problems, develop IPM strategies, implement an IPM program, and communicate with staff, golfers, and the community about your program. This presentation will help you integrate sound environmental practices into daily golf course operations and build support for your efforts among staff, golfers, and the community. Natural Resources and Your Neighborhood Resources for auditing and reducing energy use in your neighborhood from member case studies. Protecting Watersheds at Resorts Protecting your watershed is possible at your resort. Through case studies and other resources we will show you how to proctect and preserve wetlands and water quality within your existing property to benefit your watershed.