The wildlife program of the U.S Forest Service (USFS) Superior National Forest has a goal of maintaining, protecting, or improving habitat for its viable populations of wildlife. Join Ryan as he explores how the USFS can work towards this goal amid climate-driven changes, as well as what scientists know about the current and future climate-ecological forecast. Participants will also discuss what adaptive strategies exist for land stewards, and how educators can connect their students with these ideas.

Presenter: Ryan Pennasi

I grew up in Central Massachusetts and the greater New England area. Investigation and discovery in the outdoors growing up led me to pursue a career in natural resource education and management. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2012. In 2013 I moved to Minnesota and worked as a naturalist at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center (WRELC). In 2020, I completed a Master of Arts in Biology degree through the University of Miami-Ohio and focused on uplifting conservation efforts through my photography and visual storytelling. Today I live in Finland, Minnesota with my wonderful wife, Danielle, and our two cats. I work full-time as a wildlife technician with the U.S Forest Service on the Tofte District of the Superior National Forest.

We understand that some of these workshops do not work for educator's schedules, so all registrants will receive a recording and additional resources to their e-mail within 1 week of the event. We are striving to make our events more welcoming to all, with specific goals about racial equity and inclusivity. Your answers during registration will help us to know how we are doing. The workshop will be from 5:00–6:00 PM CT.

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