SER is offering a new training course: The Five-Star System and Recovery Wheels for Ecological Restoration Assessment. Register by 18 September 2026. Learn more and register: https://www.ser.org/page/standards-workshop Spaces are limited so register soon! #EcologicalRestoration

Where should restoration seed come from, and how far can it travel? Join SER on 3 September for a webinar on seed provenancing and transfer zones, with experts from Germany, Brazil, Australia, the UK, and the US. Register: https://ow.ly/CYBo50ZAuWZ #EcologicalRestoration #NativeSeed

The SER2027 Call for Proposals is now open. Help shape the 12th World Conference on Ecological Restoration in Lisbon by organizing a symposium or leading a training course. Submissions close 4 October 2026, reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit: https://ser2027.org/call-for-proposals/

Is certification the right next step for your restoration career? Join our free webinar on 13 August, 11:00 AM ET, with SER's Karen Tekverk on the Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) program, including the CERP-in-Training pathway. Register: https://ow.ly/o7PV50ZwG9h

Announcing the theme for SER2027: Restoration in Motion: Bridging Land, Water, and People. The 12th World Conference on Ecological Restoration comes to Lisbon next year, returning to Europe for the first time in 12 years. Explore the theme and new website: https://ser2027.org/restoration-in-motion/

SER's 2025 Annual Report is now available. A look back at a year of accomplishments across our global restoration community, from membership growth and policy influence to stories from SER Chapters and partners worldwide. Read it here: https://ow.ly/vbza50Zu9Ae

Most terrestrial restoration depends on seed, yet the systems that supply it are often underdeveloped. Join Renny Grilz for lessons from a global study of native seed systems. 30 July, 19:00 UTC. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9417848040110/WN_c2RhxdV1Rs-brN1z6ySWrw

Restoration projects are increasingly asked to prove their biodiversity outcomes. Join SER and The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) on 23 July for a webinar introducing the TGBS Mentoring Program. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8517842844095/WN_yXddAqq0SmOid5C6zuxKAw

Module 1 of SER's new Foundations of Restoration Ecology course is now available. Free and self-paced, with an optional certificate on completion of all three modules. Build the scientific foundation for evidence-based restoration. Start today: https://www.ser.org/page/MOOC #Restoration

Restoring contaminated sites means planning for uncertainty. In this webinar on 8 July, Jen Lyndall and Denise Piechnik share nature-based, adaptive strategies for building resilience into restoration. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017828036321/WN_lfImAqhFQNqThWkOwGwf8A

The third edition of the SER Standards is now available. The conversation has shifted from why to how. Read or download the new edition and register for our virtual launch webinars on 24 September: https://www.ser.org/page/SERStandards #SERStandards

SER webinar: Foundations of Restoration Ecology 📅 11 June 2026 | 🕒 15:00 UTC Learn about SER’s new online course, including a self-paced MOOC and a 3-credit accredited pathway. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5517805811912/WN__H8fYIiGT2uyw3XGNtJeVg

Join SER and the Society for Conservation Biology North America on 14 May for a webinar on the Klamath River restoration project, one of the world’s largest dam removals and river restoration efforts. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017782521269/WN_dYzoFl6HTmmy_vCFmL1OTQ

We're hiring: Conference Coordinator Join SER to help deliver global conferences that connect the restoration community across 130+ countries. Remote role supporting programming, abstracts, sponsorships, and exhibitor coordination. Apply: https://jobs.ser.org/job/conference-coordinator/83344745/

Enjoy this free open access article, access it here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/rec.70363?campaign=wolearlyview SER members receive full access to Restoration Ecology, learn more: https://www.ser.org/page/membership-benefits Wiley Ecology, Environment and Sustainability​​

How can seed systems support restoration at scale? Join our upcoming webinar with Victor Otieno and Teresia Mungai sharing lessons from Kenya’s restoration work. 23 April, 16:00 UTC | Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1817763402544/WN_1drxaXyfRsGk0oFH_YxESA #SeedbasedRestoration

Enjoy this free open access article, access it here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/rec.70266?campaign=woletoc SER members receive full access to Restoration Ecology, learn more: https://www.ser.org/page/membership-benefits Wiley Ecology, Environment and Sustainability​​

Can restoration become a competitive land use? Join our webinar tomorrow with Pedro H. S. Brancalion (University of São Paulo), sharing lessons from Brazil on scaling restoration through carbon finance. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2317758079928/WN_k0fKcWGXTDyBzMvsFSbBGw

Meet SER’s April Members in Action spotlight: Andrew Gichira. He serves as Research Manager at the Center for Ecosystem Restoration Kenya (CER-K) and is a trainer for TGBS. Click to read the full article here: https://www.ser.org/news/724796/Member-in-Action-Andrew-Gichira-CERPIT-TGBS-Trainer.htm

How can technology support coral restoration? This webinar on 9 April at 17:00 (UTC) explores UZELA, a tool designed to increase zooplankton availability and support coral health and growth. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2717752133827/WN_KmwXqxo-TYSfyS3Pnkk7Sg

Restoration Ecology: Volume 34, Issue 3. Learn more: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1526100x/2026/34/3 SER members receive complimentary access to the Restoration Ecology Journal. Learn more: https://www.ser.org/page/membership-benefits Wiley Ecology, Environment and Sustainability​​

Future Proofing Senegal’s Great Green Wall (31 March | 14:00 UTC) Join SER + LERS to explore new research and community-led approaches supporting large-scale restoration in the Sahel. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3417744434875/WN_QaCrNDYDRjeRePyxYOD0oQ #EcologicalRestoration

Deadline extended! Submit abstracts for #NACCR2026, 12–16 July Milwaukee. Oral, speed, poster presentations due 29 March 2026. Details: https://scbnorthamerica.org/index.php/naccr-2026-call-for-abstracts/ #RestorationEcology #ConservationBiology Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA)

24 March Webinar: Natural regeneration across 3 continents Tasmania: Converting pine plantations to native forest Amazon: Measuring forest recovery California: Restoring floodplain hydrology Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6217737378546/WN_0W3QRX66TVGW98vWo9S9vg

Meet #SER's March #MemberinAction spotlight Lindsay Teunis, who is an Ecological Restoration Technical Director at SWCA Environmental Consultants. Click to read the full article here: https://www.ser.org/news/720957/Member-in-Action-Lindsay-Teunis-CERP-SWCA-Environmental-Consultants-.htm

Deadline approaching for #NACCR2026 call for abstracts! @society4conbio.bsky.social @serestoration.bsky.social

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#NACCR2026 Call for Abstracts is OPEN! 💌 Abstracts should be submitted for all individuals planning on presenting in any format, including oral, speed, and poster presentations. The deadline to submit an abstract is March 15, 2026. scbnorthamerica.org/index.php/na...

Less than 10% of Hawai‘i’s dry forest remains. Join us on 10 March for a field-based look at restoration in Kona. Explore rare reference sites, seed sources, and on-the-ground stewardship in action. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5517727060293/WN_l6jM4NMJQ5ypSWNoAII0jA

Explore a hybrid project on the Cache la Poudre River that pairs a low-impact diversion with engineered log jams to protect instream flows and improve stream health and fish passage. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1417721272785/WN_2dNjKQ8PTz-GSa2TKUs_Mw #RiverRestoration

Field Botany and Native Plant Identification course now open. 4-week online course teaching dichotomous keys, iNaturalist, and identification rubrics for restoration and conservation work. Registration closes 16 March | Max 30 participants Learn more: https://www.ser.org/page/plant-id-course

57 new CERPs and CERPITs join the global restoration community. The latest cohort represents 40+ countries across 6 continents, strengthening standards-based restoration practice worldwide. Congratulations to all newly certified practitioners. Read the announcement: https://www.ser.org/news/720328/