Increasing urbanization,  habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, water pollution, and other factors threaten the function and viability of ecosystems across North Carolina. Improving residents’ understanding of their natural environment is critical to its protection and enhancement.

N.C. Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with other government agencies and universities, presents a 13-part, online webinar series open to anyone interested in learning about the biodiversity, ecosystems, and conservation efforts in North Carolina. Topics include climate, soils, plant biology, entomology, plant-insect interactions, mycology, coastal ecology, invasive species, and climate change.

Classes are presented live online most Wednesdays from 6-8 pm, Sept. 15th- Dec 15th,.

For a complete schedule, visit: https://go.ncsu.edu/naturalist

After registering, an email with a Zoom link and password will be sent prior to each week's lecture.