Expanding Access to Restoration

In this webinar, two local non-profit organizations will share their experiences and ongoing commitment to expanding access and equity in restoration efforts. Through their conservation program, Urban Roots engages youth in restoration work to provide service to the community, develop young leaders and improve health and the environment. Friends of the Mississippi River will share their ongoing efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in their organization and in the mainstream environmental movement.
Presenters
Sara DeKok is the Associate Director - Development Director for Friends of the Mississippi River, where her position marries the organization’s work to raise needed funding for its critical mission with operational management. Sara holds a master’s degree in conservation biology and sustainable development from the University of Wisconsin and has spent her 18-year career advancing strategic capacity-building initiatives for environmental NGOs. Key among her priorities at FMR is advancing equity-both within the organization and among our sector-through competency building, systems change, and strategic partnership work.
David Woods has helped lead the conservation program at Urban Roots for the past 8 years. In his role David trains and leads youth interns in habitat restoration work in Parks in Saint Paul's East Side neighborhoods. He also develops educational curriculum, coordinates with local and regional partners, and assists with securing funding.
Learn more about the Improving Restorations series on our website at z.umn.edu/RestorationWebinars