Virtually Trek Through Washington's Ecosystems With DNR Program Manager Joe Rocchio - May 16, 2024

Washington’s beautiful landscapes include a tremendous variety of ecosystems and associated species. Join the Seattle Naturalists for a virtual visit to these ecosystems with Joe Rocchio, Program Manager of the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage Program.
Lynn Graf Lynn Graf
Seattle Naturalist Leader
April 30, 2024
Virtually Trek Through Washington's Ecosystems With DNR Program Manager Joe Rocchio - May 16, 2024
All photos by Joe Rocchio.

What is biodiversity, and what creates it? What defines the ecosystems ranging from saltwater marshes to alpine tundra, and what species inhabit these areas?  Join the Seattle Naturalists for an engaging virtual exploration of Washington's diverse ecosystems, led by the Washington Natural Heritage Program Manager, Joe Rocchio. 

Joe Rocchio will showcase the amazing variety of Washington's landscapes  and the species associated with them. Think of this event as a sightseeing tour that you can enjoy from your armchair, while learning about the critical conservation research associated with these natural areas.  It's free, and you can join the trek as part of the Seattle Naturalist Lecture Series. 

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Some of these ecosystems you may be familiar with, others may be entirely new to you. Joe has visited  all of these ecosystems and has excellent photographs to share. At the end of the talk, you'll feel like you've visited these ecosystems yourself!

Event Details 

This  Zoom lecture will run from 7-8:30pm, with plenty of time at the end for Q&A. 

Register for this presentation in the Seattle Naturalists Lecture Series to enjoy the scenery and learn how the Washington Natural Heritage Program connects conservation science with conservation actions.

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