Originally presented August 5, 2020
Take your birding to the next level with Mike Hillman’s “Birding 102.” Once you have the basics down of how to use binoculars and what resources are available to help you identify your favorite backyard birds, it’s time to focus on the more subtle techniques that will help you with birding by ear, identifying birds in more challenging conditions like low light or difficult backgrounds and sorting out more difficult bird families like raptors and shorebirds. Birding is a lifetime pursuit, and this webinar will accelerate your learning and your enjoyment!

Originally presented July 31, 2020
Traffickers in wildlife target unwitting consumers, and travelers in particular are sold illegally or unsustainably sourced wildlife products in many popular destinations globally. But with increased traveler awareness, wildlife market closures and stronger enforcement, traffickers have expanded their reach through an exploding trade in wildlife and their products online. These tricks of the trade have become increasingly sophisticated on a grand scale, and efforts to avoid detection and trick enforcement agencies, online platforms and consumers are now a virtual cat and mouse game that is threatening many species. Adding to the difficulty of this game, traffickers are now able to advertise risky interactions with wildlife through social media platforms that may be linked with criminal activity and pose risk of disease transmission.

Originally presented July 28, 2020
High-quality binoculars bring you close to the action on any adventure, but how do you choose the right pair? Expedition Leader Court Whelan and Swarovski Optics binocular expert Ben Lizdas will teach you everything you need to know about binoculars in this webinar. From understanding the oft-confusing magnification combos (what does “8 X 42” mean?), to how to focus (did you know there is more than one focus control?), to picking up some new techniques from guides who use binoculars day in and day out, you’re sure to walk away from this webinar with a newfound understanding of this indispensable wildlife watching tool.

Originally presented July 22, 2020
Will Gartshore spends most of his time in Washington, DC, talking with Members of Congress and their staff to inform them about WWF’s priority conservation issues and to encourage them to support policies and funding decisions that benefit nature and wildlife around the globe. But why should international conservation concerns matter to the U.S. government? Turns out there is much at stake, including public health, and Will discusses why a global effort to conserve nature is crucial in the age of COVID-19. Like previous emerging diseases, the new coronavirus spilled over from wildlife to humans—and the U.S. government can help prevent more such zoonotic transmissions in the future, using its influence to help shut down high-risk wildlife markets and wildlife consumption, and halting habitat destruction that removes a buffer between wild animals and humans. Learn about the important role the U.S. government has played in supporting international conservation investments in the developing world, the kinds of programs and funding it provides, and why support for these programs and the global conservation of nature is more essential now than ever.

Originally presented July 15, 2020
Every year, between 30% and 40% of all food produced in the United States is wasted. Every American household, on average, throws $1,600 worth of fruits and vegetables in the trash annually. Enough food is dumped globally every year to feed 2 billion people. This waste is also fueling climate change, with 10% of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions resulting from produce and other fresh food decomposing in landfills. And it's not just households contributing to the problem. Food waste is a problem in the tourism industry, too—in fact, Nat Hab discovered it was our biggest challenge when we ran The World's First Zero Waste Adventure in 2019. Samantha Kenny, WWF Program Officer for Food Waste, will share what she is doing to specifically reduce food waste in the U.S. hotel and hospitality sector, which serves $35 billion worth of food every year. She’ll also share some takeaway tips for reducing food waste in your own home.

Originally presented July 7, 2020
While we at Nat Hab believe deeply that conservation travel is one of the most effective ways to protect wildlife and wild places around the world, we’re also aware of the potential negative impacts of travel and our responsibility to reduce those. Until the pandemic hit, ever more people have been flying farther and more often. All those flights add up to a lot of carbon released into the atmosphere — and once we’re all flying again, all indications are that we will return to or surpass those levels. In response, Nat Hab has led the way on CO2 reduction in the travel industry, becoming the world’s first 100% carbon-neutral travel company in 2007. But to what extent does all our offsetting really make a difference? Join Court Whelan, Nat Hab’s Director of Sustainability and Conservation Travel, for a look at the past, present and future of carbon offsetting, as well as reductions in carbon emissions at Nat Hab and the travel industry as a whole.

Originally presented June 16, 2020
Conservation travel is one of our most powerful tools for preserving the natural world. What does it mean for conservation when travel comes to a halt? As COVID-19 continues to affect our daily lives and our aspirations for global travel, the impacts extend from the airlines and tour operators all the way through to local rangers, guides, camp staff and communities in and around at-risk natural areas. Join Jim Sano, WWF’s V.P. for Travel, Tourism and Conservation and Court Whelan, Nat Hab’s Director of Conservation Travel, as they discuss what conservation travel is, the impetus for its creation, and what the future may hold for the future of conservation and tourism in tandem.

Originally presented June 15, 2020
If you’ve ever been on a nature adventure with Nat Hab, you know there’s more to spotting wildlife than just standing outside and looking around. Expert guides play a crucial role, and Colby Brokvist and James Beissel share some insider tips. Whether you’re on your own in your backyard or with us for a classic African safari, you’ll benefit from Colby’s and James' hard-earned expertise for enhancing wildlife encounters and creating gratifying photo opportunities.

Originally presented June 1, 2020
Want to learn more about our feathered friends? No idea where to begin? Expedition Leader Mike Hillman opens the door to a lifetime of connection with nature through the beauty and delight of birds. Learn tried-and-true tricks to identify any bird using key features; sort through the often overwhelming abundance of birding field guides, apps and other resource available; find birding hotspots near you; and learn about online bird watching communities you can join.

Originally presented April 1, 2020
Whether it’s planting milkweed to lure monarch butterflies or creating a frog pond for threatened amphibians, join Brad Josephs for ideas on how to attract wild creatures into your own local space.