CDFW Conservation Lecture Series

field of California poppies and other wildflowers on bluff above rocky shoreline; Conservation Lecture Series logo

The lecture series delivers stories from the California conservation community related to science and stewardship of our fish and wildlife. Lecture attendees can expect to learn about the biodiversity of California, natural resource management, scientific research related to wildlife conservation, and how the public can help participate in these activities. Lectures span the marine, terrestrial and aquatic environments, and vary in focus between fish, wildlife, plants and the people involved in conservation.

Lectures are offered via webinar and are open to anyone who is interested in participating. Please register in advance for a webinar using the registration links provided below. Lectures are recorded and posted at a later date for those unable to join the day of the event. Visit the archive page for recordings of past lectures.

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Upcoming Lectures

Everyday Conservation: Real Ways Californians Can Protect Biodiversity

Panelists: Ann-Marie Benz of the California Native Plant Society; Constance Taylor, a conservation specialist of the California Invasive Plant Council; and Lila Higgins of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Date/Time: December 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Description:  This lecture will highlight practical actions anyone can take, such as planting native species, removing invasive plants and joining community science projects and other activities in your local community. Presenters will provide a toolbox of resources and organizations that will help participants save biodiversity wherever they live. Whether you’re a gardener, educator, hunter, angler, outdoor enthusiast or someone who simply cares about California’s natural heritage, this session will inspire you to take everyday steps that make a lasting impact for wildlife and wild places.

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Past Lectures

Archive

Habitat Conservation Planning Branch
P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
HCPB@wildlife.ca.gov