Villanova University’s Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship will host “Local Roots: Cultivating Environmental Stewardship in Our Community,” in the Villanova Room of the Connelly Center on Villanova’s campus. Presented by the Radnor Conservancy and Chanticleer Garden, this panel discussion invites students, faculty and staff, along with local community members, to engage and learn about environmental care and stewardship happening in the region.

This dynamic panel of experts, representing local organizations, will share their research, efforts to shape policy, and hands-on citizen science programs that are enhancing biodiversity and ecological health across the Delaware, Montgomery and Chester County regions.

Panelists include:

• Samantha Bucciarelli, president, Philadelphia Mycology Club
• Matt Sarver, owner/principal, Sarver Ecological, LLC
• Alison Fetterman, avian conservation biologist and Northeast Motus project manager, Willistown Conservation Trust
• Jonathan Wilson, chair, Tredyffrin Township Environmental Advisory Council
• Samantha Chapman, PhD, professor, Biology; co-director, Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship, Villanova University

Moderator: Amber Atwood Levy ’12 MA, executive director, Radnor Conservancy

Members of the Villanova and local community are invited to learn about environmental efforts, connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and be inspired to get involved. A reception will follow the discussion, with opportunities for students and community members to network.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

NOTE on location:  The Connelly Center is located near the center of main campus, next to the University Shop and across from the M2 parking garage.