Professional Development from ESA

Get your professional development from your professional society! These scientific, technical and professional virtual events are a benefit to members and certified ecologists, and a resource for the community. While we ramp up to full capacity and resource, keep note of this page and our webinar schedule — and your email inbox — for opportunities to gain valuable skills at a fraction of the cost you’ll find elsewhere. And as always, ESA members save the most!

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Upcoming Sessions

Deep Dive: The Ten Steps of the Ecological Restoration Process

Facilitated by: Steven Apfelbaum

This workshop provides an in-depth introduction to the ten-step ecological restoration process, focusing on core ecosystem principles and the transition from historical and current conditions to project execution and refinement. Participants will explore each step—starting from baseline measurements and design through to monitoring and adaptive management—using real-world examples to gain a comprehensive understanding of how to apply this structured framework across various restoration projects.

• Who is this for? 
  • Professionals in ecology and ecosystem restoration seeking continuing education opportunities.
  • Landowners and land managers.
  • Policy an regulatory personnel responsible for overseeing or assessing the performance of restoration programs.
  • Career-oriented individuals pursuing advancement training, such as federal agency staff in the natural resources field.
• Career Level: All levels.
• Prerequisite Education or Experience: No mandatory requirements, but basic knowledge of ecology, plant science, or land management is helpful

January 28, 2025 2:00-4:00 PM ET

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Student Members $10 Regular Members $25 Certified Ecologists $40 Non-Members $100

Participation worth 0.5 CEUs toward ESA recertification Category I(a)

Large Landscape Restoration in Principle and Practice

Facilitated by: Steven Apfelbaum

This workshop examines the application of the ten-step ecological restoration process to large-scale and complex projects. Participants will explore how to integrate ecosystem principles, assess conditions over time, and tackle the unique challenges of large landscapes. Case studies of expansive projects will showcase the process in action—from initial evaluations and goal-setting to construction, monitoring, and adaptive management—highlighting effective strategies for managing complexity and ensuring long-term success.

• Who is this for? 
  • Professionals in ecology and ecosystem restoration seeking continuing education opportunities.
  • Landowners and land managers.
  • Policy an regulatory personnel responsible for overseeing or assessing the performance of restoration programs.
  • Career-oriented individuals pursuing advancement training, such as federal agency staff in the natural resources field.
• Career Level: All levels.
• Prerequisite Education or Experience: No mandatory requirements, but basic knowledge of ecology, plant science, or land management is helpful

February 18, 2025 2:00-4:00 PM ET

REGISTER

Student Members $10 Regular Members $25 Certified Ecologists $40 Non-Members $100

Participation worth 0.5 CEUs toward ESA recertification Category I(a)

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