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ADV - Webinar - Beyond Debate: Navigating Divisive Issues in Outreach Conversations
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Ever felt the heat discussing wildlife management or water quality while doing your MNat service activities? Conversations about environmental topics can raise controversies that often make participants feel distressed and confused. But sidestepping these tough topics means missing a vital chance to foster informed public engagement. Join this dynamic webinar to discover how to prepare for and address divisive subjects across various outreach settings. We will discuss proactive strategies to prevent friction before it starts and practical techniques to defuse tension when it arises. Participants will gain fresh perspectives on controversial issues, reflect on personal biases, and come away with practical methods for navigating controversies with confidence.
After registering, Zoom link will be sent 2 weeks, 1 week, and 1 day before the program.
Course Dates:
Meeting from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. on:
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Instructor Information
I am an Extension Professor with the University of Minnesota Extension with a MSEd in Curriculum and Instruction/Outdoor Education. Since 1992 my career has focused on environmental education in various forms, including past work for the International Wolf Center in Ely, MN, the Prairie Ecology Bus Center in southwest Minnesota, and various naturalist roles in the Boston area, northern Minnesota, and New York state. Ask me about participatory science, nature interpretation, universal program design, spring ephemeral wildflowers, or anything wildlife related! And by all means, let's talk about iNaturalist! Outside of work I enjoy anything crafty -- lately I am enjoying quilting, crochet and mosaic arts -- and riding my eBike.
Sponsor Information
Minnesota Master Naturalist
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