Lunch and Learn Series: Incorporating Nature-Based Solutions: Practical Steps for Municipalities

Are you interested in nature-based solutions (green infrastructure) and want to see more of them in your community? Join the NBEN, Nature Canada, and Nature NB for a free lunch and learn series! This unique four-part webinar series will provide participants with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement nature-based solutions.

Come learn about the financial, environmental, and social advantages of nature-based solutions, including avoided costs from extreme weather events and reduced liabilities, from expert speakers who will provide case studies and practical examples of successful integration of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions in Atlantic Canada.

Part 2: Incorporating Nature-Based Solutions: Practical Steps for Municipalities

Learn about examples of nature-based solutions and hear from the rural community of Beausoleil, N.B., which successfully incorporated nature-based solutions. Plus, find out practical steps for integrating nature-based solutions across multiple municipalities (Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove) in Newfoundland and Labrador.

French interpretation will be provided.

Agenda:

• Welcome and introduction: Examples of nature-based solutions, and the importance of natural assets (Charles Thibodeau, NBEN) 
• Successful integration in local municipalities: Cocagne Marina case study (Serge Larochelle, Beausoleil, N.B.)
• Incorporating nature-based solutions: Municipal Habitat Stewardship Program (Zachary Burrows, Stewardship Association of Municipalities Inc. and Jonathan Sharpe, Newfoundland and Labrador Wildlife Biologist)
• Closing remarks and next steps (Charles Thibodeau, NBEN)

Learn about and register for the other events in the series here:

• Part 1: The Business Case for Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Approaches
• Part 3: Panel Discussion—Overcoming Barriers and Next Steps
• Part 4: Digital Workshop