[MPWG] SAVE THE DATE & RSVP: Plant Conservation Alliance e-Meeting, May 8, 2024, 2-4pm ET, speaker Katie Lautar, Baltimore Green Space

[Krone, Elizabeth C]

Please RSVP to attend our third PCA meeting of 2024 where we welcome Katie Lautar, Executive Director, Baltimore Green Space, who will discuss “Baltimore Green Space and urban conservation”.



ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: Leading an urban land trust, spend a lot of time talking about the benefits of green spaces in cities and sharing out about how Baltimore Green Space (BGS) helps communities understand, protect, and manage small neighborhood forests, also known as forest “patches.” It’s gratifying to see how the model we’ve developed—which involves research partnerships, technical assistance and training, convening and community organizing, and policy development and advocacy—is gaining traction in cities all over the United States.



ABOUT OUR PRESENTER: Katie Lautar took the helm of Baltimore Green Space after seven years working as the Program Director. Born and raised in Baltimore, she came to this work through her love of Baltimore, nature, and communities. Katie has more than 16 years of experience in community organizing, designing non-profit programs, and creating educational programs. She earned a Master's Degree in Environmental Education from Lesley University, while living outdoors in different bio-regions. She earned her Bachelor's degree at Goucher College in Elementary Education with a Minor in Peace Studies.



This meeting is held remotely and open to all.



More information about the presentation can be found on our PCA Meetings page<https://www.plantconservationalliance.org/meetings>.



*** PLEASE RSVP TO ATTEND THIS MEETING ***



RSVP to elizabeth_krone at fws.gov



The meeting login details will be shared with all respondents via email by Tuesday May 7.



This meeting will be hosted using Microsoft Teams. You will be able to join the meeting from the web or via the Microsoft Teams app<https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads>.



The PCA general meetings are open to everyone and follow this format:

>Updates on PCA Activities - learn about and get engaged in the Plant Conservation Alliance

>Invited Speaker – a topical presentation to explore any of the six focal areas identified in the PCA National Framework for Progress<https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/programs_natural-resources_native-plant-communities_national-seed-strategy_pca_Framework_6.11.2020.pdf>: collaborative conservation; education; restoration; research and development; sustainability; and information sharing

>Native Plants Roundtable - all participants are encouraged to share information on national native plant events and activities



— This meeting is brought to you by the Plant Conservation Alliance Speaker Organizing Team — Gary Krupnick (Smithsonian Institution) / Ray Mims (U.S. Botanic Garden) / Nick Jensen (California Native Plant Society) / David Lincicome (Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation) / Andrea Kramer (Chicago Botanic Garden) / Elizabeth Krone (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)
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