4th Wildlife Viewing & Nature Tourism Academy

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Nongame Wildlife Program has a long history of engaging with wildlife enthusiasts across the state. We recently launched a Community Science Program through which we intend to cultivate increased community engagement, but our current program offerings and recruitment strategies do not necessarily reflect the changing demographics and cultural richness of our communities. This session is intended to describe our efforts thus far and serve as an open forum for discussion about how new programs can be effective catalysts for institutional change.