Conservation and Conversations: Urban Green Space (Virtual)

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Guest Presenter to be announced.
Conservation AND Conversations
Dates: Final Wednesday of each month
Virtual sessions: Check dates for times. Sessions on Google Meet
Recordings available for registered participants upon request.
In-person sessions: Check dates for times and locations.
Cost: FREE with admission or membership to the Louisville Zoo.

Join the conversation! Talk with Louisville Zoo staff and knowledgeable guest presenters about a variety of conservation and environmental topics. Each month will focus on a different broad topic (like healthy ecosystem function or native plant management). Discussions will be guided by an expert guest presenter or a chosen book.

Participants will receive two to four emails per month with invitations to the monthly sessions, background information on topics and speakers, links to further learning resources and media recommendations, as well as opportunities to provide program feedback. You may request to be removed from our email list at any time. 

Free Online Reservation

Conservation and Conversations
Schedule

Conservation and Conversations: Urban Wildlife (Virtual)
May 27, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Guest Presenter: wildlife disease ecologist Jake Shurba, Ph.D. student with Clemson University

Conservation and Conversations: Soil (Virtual)
Virtual:  June 24 at 2 p.m.

Join us for a discussion on the book Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden by Camille T. Dungy.

Conservation and Conversations: Tigers (Virtual)
July 29, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
More information coming soon!
Guest Presenter to be announced.

Conservation and Conversations: Urban Green Space (Virtual)
August 26, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
More information coming soon!
Guest Presenter to be announced.