2020 Agenda
2020 CARCD Virtual Conference
2020 Tracks Choose a track to filter the schedule, or click here to show all tracks
- RCD Trainings
- Working Lands
- Coffee Chat
- Fire Protection & Forestry
- Watershed Health
- Habitat & Wildlife Conservation
- Education and Engagement
Thursday, Nov 12
Agenda
9:30 am↓ 11:00 am |
NRCS-RCD Family Meeting
Join the Natural Resources Conservation Service-Resource Conservation District family meeting! Leadership from the organizations will highlight the successes of the partnership in California and set visions for the future. Half of the meeting will be devoted to questions from NRCS staff/ RCD members around the State. |
11:30 am ↓ 1:30 pm |
A Primer on Tribal Relationships in Conservation
A Primer on Tribal Relationships in Conservation will be a brief exploration of concepts and strategies for partnering with tribes and tribal members in conservation efforts. It will begin with an introduction to California tribes by Dr. Vanessa Esquivido and Kagat McQuillen; Pedro Torres will delve into California NRCS’s approach to engaging tribes in the development of their programs, Keir Johnson will explore the successes of the Intertribal Agriculture Council, and Meagen Baldy will outline the structure of the Klamath Trinity Conservation District and how the Hoopa Valley Tribe has benefitted from its programs. |
2:00 pm↓ 3:00 pm |
Friendraising and Building Private Donors
Private donations can increase the diversity of your organization’s funding sources and give you more freedom and flexibility to achieve your goals. Learn how to make “friendraising” fun and easy with this training brought to you by long-time RCD network partner, Marc Smiley Solid Ground. |
3:00 pm↓ 4:30 pm |
RCD Staff and Board SocialMake new connections, say hi to old friends, and mingle with RCD staff and board and NRCS from the comfort of your home or office! This Social Hour will consist of introductions, ice-breakers, small group chats, and team game. |
5:00 pm↓ 6:00 pm |
RCD Business MeetingOpening of Annual Business meeting with member RCD directors. Includes a presentation of CARCD Strategic Direction 2021-2023. |
Friday, Nov 13
Agenda
8:15 am↓ 9:00 am |
Breakfast Bytes with Karen and ChrisBrew some coffee, grab a bite and meet your fellow conference attendees. These sessions will be a landing place for your day including interactive discussions partially in small group breakouts that highlight events from the day before and the upcoming day and give yourself a chance to talk with participants. Hosted by Karen, CARCD, and Chris Rose, Solano RCD. |
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9:30 am↓ 10:30 am |
What Makes Funders Tick?
Private foundation Program Officers give insight into what foundations are looking for and how to work with them to provide mutually beneficial projects. |
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11:00 am ↓ 12:30pm |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dialogue
Discussions of how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are being incorporated into our work. The first panel is a conversation with partners about the work they are doing within their organizations. The second highlights recipients of mini-grants that are implementing programs in their communities and the third is a discussion of where CARCD is headed in 2021. The goal is to provide insight, discussion, optimism, and examples of various levels of DEI work. |
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1:00pm ↓ 2:00pm |
Breakout Sessions
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2:30 pm↓ 3:30 pm |
Breakout Sessions
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Monday, Nov 16
Agenda
8:15 am↓ 9:00 am |
Breakfast Bytes with Karen and Mandy
Brew some coffee, grab a bite and meet your fellow conference attendees. These sessions will be a landing place for your day including interactive discussions partially in small group breakouts that highlight events from the day before and the upcoming day and give yourself a chance to talk with participants. |
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9:30 am↓ 11:30 am |
Opening Plenary: The Future of a Resilient CaliforniaLand Acknowledgment
CARCD Welcome
Keynote Speaker: Wade Crowfoot In this engaging conversation, the Secretary of Resources will discuss the opportunities and challenges to a resilient California including the Governor’s working lands executive order, the State budget, the importance of local conservation, Cutting Green Tape and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Keynote Panel: Growing Meaningful Collaboration While Facing Our 75 Years of Indigenous Underrepresentation This session will focus on Indigenous approaches to land management, culture, community, and food systems and the inherent opportunities present in growing mutual partnerships with California’s Tribal communities. |
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12:00 pm↓ 1:00 pm |
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3:00 pm↓ 4:30 pm |
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Tuesday, Nov 17
Agenda
8:15 am↓ 9:00 am |
Breakfast Bytes with Karen and Devin
Brew some coffee, grab a bite and meet your fellow conference attendees. These sessions will be a landing place for your day including interactive discussions partially in small group breakouts that highlight events from the day before and the upcoming day and give yourself a chance to talk with participants. |
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9:30 am↓ 10:30 am |
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11:00 am↓ 12:30 pm |
The Future of Forest Health and Fire Resilience Starts Here, Featuring Chief Thom PorterKeynote Speaker: Chief Thom Porter Panel: The Future of Forest Health and Fire Resilience Starts Here
In this panel discussion, the leaders in Forestry and Fire in California will discuss the opportunities and challenges to a resilient forest landscape in California. They will discuss the particular challenges of fire storms and the needed changes and collaborations that will get us a fire season that is manageable and liveable. |
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1:00 pm↓ 2:30 pm |
Head, Hands and Heart – The Tools of Change
Equity, diversity and inclusion work is not swift: it is an iterative process of awareness building, information gathering, analysis, vision development, planning, and action. There is no magic shortcut. In this session, we will co-create an interactive space to explore change and the importance of engaging in the work of equity, diversity and inclusion with our heads, hands and hearts. The topics include emotional intelligence and diversity; the role of wholeheartedness in the work of equity, diversity and inclusion; Center for Diversity & the Environment’s theory of change; the importance of developing your personal and organizational “Why” statements; and considerations as you develop ways to move toward action. We will work in the large group and in small group via zoom. This is an interactive session and your full engagement is requested. This session was an interactive workshop and was not recorded. |
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3:00 pm↓ 4:30 pm |
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Wednesday, Nov 18
Agenda
8:15 am↓ 9:00 am |
Breakfast Bytes with Karen, Mark, and TashaBrew some coffee, grab a bite and meet your fellow conference attendees. These sessions will be a landing place for your day including interactive discussions partially in small group breakouts that highlight events from the day before and the upcoming day and give yourself a chance to talk with participants. Hosted by Karen Buhr, CARCD, and Mark Fenstemaker and Tasha Newman, Pacific Policy Group |
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9:30 am↓ 10:30 am |
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11:00 am↓ 12:00 pm |
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12:30 pm↓ 2:00 pm |
The Future of Conservation on Farmlands Starts Here, featuring Secretary of Agriculture Karen RossKeynote Speaker: Karen Ross, Secretary of Agriculture Panel: The Future of Conservation in Farmlands Starts Here
In this panel discussion the leaders of conservation and Agriculture will discuss the opportunities and challenges to a resilient farm landscape in California. They will discuss the importance of the “whole farm system” and the particular challenges of COVID-19 to farmers and farm workers. Included in the discussion will be the importance of local modeling, conservation, technical support and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. |
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2:30 pm↓ 3:30 pm |
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4:00 pm↓ 5:00 pm |
Social HoursMake new connections, say hi to old friends, and mingle with conservation professionals from the comfort of your home or office! This session will bring together professionals in three fields: working lands, watershed, and forestry professionals. |
Thursday, Nov 19
Agenda
8:15 am↓ 9:00 am |
Breakfast Bytes with Karen and ChrisBrew some coffee, grab a bite and meet your fellow conference attendees. These sessions will be a landing place for your day including interactive discussions partially in small group breakouts that highlight events from the day before and the upcoming day and give yourself a chance to talk with participants. Hosted by Karen Buhr, CARCD, and Chris Lim, Contra Costa RCD |
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9:30 am↓ 10:30 am |
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11:00 am↓ 12:30 pm |
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1:00 pm↓ 2:30 pm |
The Future of Water Resiliency Starts Here
In this panel discussion, experts will discuss the opportunities and challenges to a resilient groundwater supply in California. Using the Central Valley as a case study, the panel will discuss the opportunities presented by recharge, multi-benefit approaches, local political structures, and RCDs as part of the solution. Informative if you are in the Central Valley, an opportunity to see the future if you are in other basins. |
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3:00 pm↓ 4:00 pm |
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4:30 pm↓ 5:30 pm |
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Social HourSocial networking hour for BIPOC conservationists! We intend to create a safe, open, and fun space for our BIPOC peers to come together, share, and connect across the conservation community. Join us for Thursday afternoon! |
Friday, Nov 20
Agenda
8:15 am↓ 9:00 am |
Breakfast Bytes with Karen and KellyxBrew some coffee, grab a bite and meet your fellow conference attendees. These sessions will be a landing place for your day including interactive discussions partially in small group breakouts that highlight events from the day before and the upcoming day and give yourself a chance to talk with participants. Hosted by Karen Buhr, CARCD, and Kellyx Nelson, San Mateo RCD |
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9:30 am↓ 11:00 am |
The Future of Local Action on Working Lands Starts HerePanel: The Future of Local Action on Working Lands Starts Here
Hear from conservation leaders working on the ground to support farmers and ranchers in protecting watersheds, soils, and working lands. |
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11:30am↓ 12:30 pm |
Breakout Session
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1:00 pm↓ 2:00 pm |
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2:30 pm↓ 3:15 pm |
High School Speak-Off CompetitionThe 2020 Speak-Off topic: How should Resource Conservation Districts serve and engage the entire community in conservation work? The CARCD Conservation Education Speak-Off is an annual competition designed to help California high school students learn about natural resource issues in their area, build public speaking skills and confidence, and enable conservation practitioners to hear from youth about issues that matter most to them. With the support of their local RCDs, students compete first at a county level and then regionally for a chance to participate in the final speak-off round at the Annual CARCD Conference in November. Winners and runners-up receive cash awards for their time and effort. Travel to and from these events for the student and chaperone is paid for by their RCD. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three competitors: $300 for first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third place. |
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3:30 pm↓ 4:30 pm |
End of Conference Celebration |