Wildlife 101 Webinar Series

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Wildlife 101 with Jen Curious about the wildlife in your backyard and how to coexist with them safely?

Join us for our Wildlife 101 Webinar Series, a fun and engaging learning experience open to people of all ages! Each session features expert speakers who will dive into different topics related to wildlife and nature, offering valuable insights on everything from local species to conservation efforts. It’s where curiosity meets education—an opportunity to expand your knowledge while learning how to live harmoniously with the animals around us. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or simply looking to learn more about your wild neighbors, this webinar series has something for everyone!

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The series is hosted by Jen Young, the Outdoor Recreation Supervisor for the City of Milton, Georgia. Known affectionately as "Ranger Jen," Jen has earned statewide recognition for her leadership in outdoor recreation, being named Georgia’s top recreation program professional in November 2024. As the Outdoor Recreation Supervisor, Jen oversees a variety of outdoor programs and initiatives, collaborates with experts from around the state, and fosters community engagement through recreational events—efforts that contribute to the city's commitment to providing enriching outdoor experiences for all.

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Stay Tuned! New topics coming in 2026!

PREVIOUS WEBINARS

Owls of Georgia

Presented by:
Linda May, Outreach Coordinator
Wildlife Conservation
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
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There's Fungus Among Us

Presented by: Jeff Dufresne
Founder/Owner of Pax Domus Farm

Due to technical difficulties during the recording, the full video of this webinar is not available. However, you can access the complete audio above along with a PDF of the presentation slides below. We encourage you to listen while following along with the slide images in this PDF. Open and Download PDF.

To make navigation easier, here are some key timestamps:

6:33 – Start of Slide #2
15:50 – Religious & Psychoactive Properties of Mushrooms
21:53 (Slide 36) – Benefits of Mushrooms
32:13 (Slide 48) – Mushroom Therapy
48:02 – End of presentation / Beginning of Q&A

Appalachia Georgia American Black Bear

Presented by:
Gerald D. Hodge, Jr.
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)
Founder & CEO
Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears, Inc.
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