Restoring contaminated sites means planning for uncertainty. In this webinar on 8 July, Jen Lyndall and Denise Piechnik share nature-based, adaptive strategies for building resilience into restoration. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017828036321/WN_lfImAqhFQNqThWkOwGwf8A

The third edition of the SER Standards is now available. The conversation has shifted from why to how. Read or download the new edition and register for our virtual launch webinars on 24 September: https://www.ser.org/page/SERStandards #SERStandards

SER webinar: Foundations of Restoration Ecology 📅 11 June 2026 | 🕒 15:00 UTC Learn about SER’s new online course, including a self-paced MOOC and a 3-credit accredited pathway. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5517805811912/WN__H8fYIiGT2uyw3XGNtJeVg

Join SER and the Society for Conservation Biology North America on 14 May for a webinar on the Klamath River restoration project, one of the world’s largest dam removals and river restoration efforts. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017782521269/WN_dYzoFl6HTmmy_vCFmL1OTQ

We're hiring: Conference Coordinator Join SER to help deliver global conferences that connect the restoration community across 130+ countries. Remote role supporting programming, abstracts, sponsorships, and exhibitor coordination. Apply: https://jobs.ser.org/job/conference-coordinator/83344745/

Enjoy this free open access article, access it here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/rec.70363?campaign=wolearlyview SER members receive full access to Restoration Ecology, learn more: https://www.ser.org/page/membership-benefits Wiley Ecology, Environment and Sustainability​​

How can seed systems support restoration at scale? Join our upcoming webinar with Victor Otieno and Teresia Mungai sharing lessons from Kenya’s restoration work. 23 April, 16:00 UTC | Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1817763402544/WN_1drxaXyfRsGk0oFH_YxESA #SeedbasedRestoration

Enjoy this free open access article, access it here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/rec.70266?campaign=woletoc SER members receive full access to Restoration Ecology, learn more: https://www.ser.org/page/membership-benefits Wiley Ecology, Environment and Sustainability​​

Can restoration become a competitive land use? Join our webinar tomorrow with Pedro H. S. Brancalion (University of São Paulo), sharing lessons from Brazil on scaling restoration through carbon finance. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2317758079928/WN_k0fKcWGXTDyBzMvsFSbBGw

Meet SER’s April Members in Action spotlight: Andrew Gichira. He serves as Research Manager at the Center for Ecosystem Restoration Kenya (CER-K) and is a trainer for TGBS. Click to read the full article here: https://www.ser.org/news/724796/Member-in-Action-Andrew-Gichira-CERPIT-TGBS-Trainer.htm

How can technology support coral restoration? This webinar on 9 April at 17:00 (UTC) explores UZELA, a tool designed to increase zooplankton availability and support coral health and growth. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2717752133827/WN_KmwXqxo-TYSfyS3Pnkk7Sg

Restoration Ecology: Volume 34, Issue 3. Learn more: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1526100x/2026/34/3 SER members receive complimentary access to the Restoration Ecology Journal. Learn more: https://www.ser.org/page/membership-benefits Wiley Ecology, Environment and Sustainability​​

Future Proofing Senegal’s Great Green Wall (31 March | 14:00 UTC) Join SER + LERS to explore new research and community-led approaches supporting large-scale restoration in the Sahel. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3417744434875/WN_QaCrNDYDRjeRePyxYOD0oQ #EcologicalRestoration

Deadline extended! Submit abstracts for #NACCR2026, 12–16 July Milwaukee. Oral, speed, poster presentations due 29 March 2026. Details: https://scbnorthamerica.org/index.php/naccr-2026-call-for-abstracts/ #RestorationEcology #ConservationBiology Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA)

24 March Webinar: Natural regeneration across 3 continents Tasmania: Converting pine plantations to native forest Amazon: Measuring forest recovery California: Restoring floodplain hydrology Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6217737378546/WN_0W3QRX66TVGW98vWo9S9vg

Meet #SER's March #MemberinAction spotlight Lindsay Teunis, who is an Ecological Restoration Technical Director at SWCA Environmental Consultants. Click to read the full article here: https://www.ser.org/news/720957/Member-in-Action-Lindsay-Teunis-CERP-SWCA-Environmental-Consultants-.htm#SER

Deadline approaching for #NACCR2026 call for abstracts! @society4conbio.bsky.social @serestoration.bsky.social

Less than 10% of Hawai‘i’s dry forest remains. Join us on 10 March for a field-based look at restoration in Kona. Explore rare reference sites, seed sources, and on-the-ground stewardship in action. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5517727060293/WN_l6jM4NMJQ5ypSWNoAII0jA

Explore a hybrid project on the Cache la Poudre River that pairs a low-impact diversion with engineered log jams to protect instream flows and improve stream health and fish passage. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1417721272785/WN_2dNjKQ8PTz-GSa2TKUs_Mw #RiverRestoration

Field Botany and Native Plant Identification course now open. 4-week online course teaching dichotomous keys, iNaturalist, and identification rubrics for restoration and conservation work. Registration closes 16 March | Max 30 participants Learn more: https://www.ser.org/page/plant-id-course

57 new CERPs and CERPITs join the global restoration community. The latest cohort represents 40+ countries across 6 continents, strengthening standards-based restoration practice worldwide. Congratulations to all newly certified practitioners. Read the announcement: https://www.ser.org/news/720328/

Join us 24 Feb to learn about Ko te Pūkākī:2040, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's strategic restoration plan integrating traditional knowledge with geospatial mapping across 90 hectares: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017715145429/WN_yjkXLUWSRFqnyOjoQkAsWg

Join SER and SCBNA on 19 Feb for a joint webinar. Jeff Veglahn, CERP, will share the history, restoration work, and community engagement at Milwaukee’s 220-acre Wehr Nature Center: https://scbnorthamerica.org/index.php/event/joint-scbna-ser-webinar-the-history-and-work-of-the-wehr-nature-center/

#NACCR2026 Call for Abstracts is OPEN! Share your restoration research, practice, and ideas at NACCR 2026, 12–16 July in Milwaukee, WI. Abstracts are open for oral, speed, and poster presentations until 15 March 2026. Submit here: https://scbnorthamerica.org/index.php/naccr-2026-call-for-abstracts/#NACCR2026

Now Hiring: Restoration Fellow (Part-Time, Remote) SER is seeking a Restoration Fellow to support the Assisted Natural Regeneration Practitioner Training Program. Applications open until filled, priority given to those received by 31 Jan. Apply: https://jobs.ser.org/job/restoration-fellow/82118449/

SER webinar, 29 January: Revitalizing a Québec City landfill for nature and community. Learn about native vegetation, biodiversity, soil restoration, & practical insights. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3717688272135/WN_PSb1Ev2NQXucjoXGEqG99Q #EcologicalRestoration #SERWebinar

SER’s 2026 webinar series kicks off with global learning opportunities in ecological restoration. Join our 13 January Webinar, "Indigenous Knowledge Put to Work: Using tundra sod in restoration." Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1717677084425/WN_70h51oQ1T2mIBOf3C8lReg #SERWebinar

2025 was a milestone year for SER. From launching REVIVE and a new MOOC, to supporting policy implementation, and expanding restoration finance tools, SER advanced restoration worldwide. Read our 2025 Science, Practice, and Policy Highlights to learn more: https://www.ser.org/news/716449/

Submit your symposium, interactive session, workshop, or short course proposal for NACCR 2026 by 31 Dec: https://scbnorthamerica.org/index.php/naccr-2026-call-for-proposals/ Co-hosted by SER, SCB North America, and SER Midwest–Great Lakes the congress takes place 12–16 July 2026 in Milwaukee, WI.

Ecological restoration is essential to building resilience. In Sustainable Investor, SER Executive Director Bethanie Walder explains how standards-based restoration & credible financing tools can scale high-quality projects: https://sustainableinvestor.online/restoration-an-investment-in-resilience/

We are pleased to join the Bluesky community. SER is a global network of researchers, practitioners, educators, community leaders, and policymakers working to advance the science, practice, and policy of #EcologicalRestoration. Learn more at www.ser.org. We look forward to connecting with you.