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Conservation Status of Hudson River Intertidal Plant Species

Hudson River Foundation 17 Battery Place, Suite 915, New York, NY, United States

A seminar series on scientific issues related to the environmental quality and resource management of the New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary, sponsored by the Hudson River Foundation in cooperation with the New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program.

150 Years in Hiding: The Story of a New Frog Species in New York City

Brooklyn Brainery 190 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

New York City is probably the last place you'd expect to find a new species of frog, but that's exactly what Jeremy Feinberg and a group of colleagues discovered in 2012.

This unexpected discovery is the first of its kind for a New York State amphibian since 1854 and has received worldwide attention from scientific and general-interest communities alike.

In this talk, Jeremy will share his tale of two species – about the new frog and the look-alike species it was previously thought to be.

$9

Sowing the Seeds of Hope: An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall

Peter Jay Sharp Building, Brooklyn Academy of Music Howard Gilman Opera House 30 Lafayette Ave, New York, NY, United States

In her lecture, Goodall shares stories from her new book, Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the world of Plants, discusses the impact of her groundbreaking behavioral research, expounds on her fascination with animals and Africa, and shares her reasons for hope, igniting passion and activism in all of us on behalf of the planet.

$30

Native Plant’s Summit at the New York Botanical Garden

Ross Lecture Hall at New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY, United States

The Northeastern U.S. hosts a rich diversity of native plants, many of which play essential roles for humans and the environment. Alarmingly, a number of these species are declining, often becoming imperiled as a result. This symposium will address our dearth of knowledge by bringing together experts and interested members of the public to present and discuss the state of the area's plant species.

$25

GREEN MEETUP NIGHT: “Love Thy Nature”

Cinema Village 22 East 12th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join fellow environmental and sustainability professionals and enthusiasts for a screening of the new award-winning documentary "LOVE THY NATURE." Post-screening Q&A with filmmaker Sylvie Rokab (bio below) and networking reception at Reservoir Bar (Cash Bar).

$9.43 – $12

Urban Bay: Eyes Wide Open Under Rio de Janeiro’s Ocean

Schapiro Hall 605 W 115 Street, New York, NY, United States

In alignment with the United Nations Ocean Conference in June in New York City, the Columbia Global Centers I Rio de Janeiro, the UNDP World…

Free

Reimagining the Good Life: Sustainability Ethics in Theory and Practice

Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College 47-49 E 65th St, New York, NY, United States

Please join us for a half-day conference on sustainability ethics and resilience. The conference, scheduled Wednesday, April 18, 2018, brings together philosophers and other environmental…

Free