Society For Ecological Restoration (SER)

Society For Ecological Restoration (SER) Become a member today! Learn more about our work at www.ser.org.

SER advances the science, practice and policy of ecological restoration to sustain biodiversity, improve resilience in a changing climate, and re-establish an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture. The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) advances the science, practice and policy of ecological restoration to sustain biodiversity, improve resilience in a changing climate,

and re-establish an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture. An international non-profit organization with over 5,000 members and partners in more than 110 countries, we actively promote participatory, knowledge-based approaches to restoration.

In the 1990s, Auwahi in leeward Maui was called a "museum forest," its ancient native trees scattered across invasive gr...
06/19/2026

In the 1990s, Auwahi in leeward Maui was called a "museum forest," its ancient native trees scattered across invasive grasses with no regeneration for over a century. Some biologists thought it was too far gone to restore.

In 1997, biologists, local volunteers, and landowner ʻUlupalakua Ranch decided to try anyway. After the first 15 years, native plant cover in restoration areas climbed from 10 percent to 98 percent, and non-native cover dropped from 87 percent to 2 percent. The work has been driven by local community volunteers on monthly trips since 2000, rooted in ʻaloha ʻāina and care for place.

Hear from Dr. Arthur Medeiros, who founded the Auwahi project and has spent his career studying native Hawaiian ecosystems, and Sumner Erdman, president of ʻUlupalakua Ranch and a recognized model for natural resource stewardship.

24 June 2026, 7:00 PM UTC/3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7817816290815/WN_IhuE-04QSquI2ClEz7397Q

The latest special issue of Restoration Ecology (Vol. 34, Issue S1) is now free to read, bringing together leading legal...
06/18/2026

The latest special issue of Restoration Ecology (Vol. 34, Issue S1) is now free to read, bringing together leading legal and ecological scholars to explore how restoration laws can deliver meaningful ecological outcomes. Covering the EU Nature Restoration Regulation, rights-of-nature legislation, wetland and marine ecosystems, and agricultural policy reform, the issue examines barriers and opportunities through case studies spanning Belgium, England, South Africa, China, Australia, and beyond. Click here to learn more: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1526100x/2026/34/S1?campaign=woletoc

Meet SER’s June Members in Action spotlight: WWU Ecological Restoration Club. Founded in 2024, the WWU Ecological Restor...
06/12/2026

Meet SER’s June Members in Action spotlight: WWU Ecological Restoration Club. Founded in 2024, the WWU Ecological Restoration Club has quickly grown into a vibrant, community-centered organization and a recognized presence among local restoration groups. In this interview, club president and co-founder Caleb Barville reflects on the club's origins, impact, and vision for the future. Click to read the full article here: https://www.ser.org/news/728629/Members-in-Action-Western-Washington-University-Ecological-Restoration-Club.htm?utm_source=Society+for+Ecological+Restoration+%28SER%29&utm_campaign=6ff82421e7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_02_26_12_27_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-72f06cb907-260807646

As part of Make A Difference Week, T.R.E.E.S staff partnered with the Cégep André‑Laurendeau group for a wetland restora...
06/08/2026

As part of Make A Difference Week, T.R.E.E.S staff partnered with the Cégep André‑Laurendeau group for a wetland restoration action.

Together we cleaned the wetland and removed invasive weeds — supporting native species and the long‑term health of the ecosystem.

Thank you to all volunteers, with a special shoutout to Cégep André‑Laurendeau!




Learn more: https://makeadifferenceweek.org/events/wetland-invasive-weed-pull/

Join the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) for a live faculty conversation introducing Foundations of Restoration...
06/06/2026

Join the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) for a live faculty conversation introducing Foundations of Restoration Ecology, our new online course designed to strengthen the scientific foundation of standards-based ecological restoration.

📅 11 June 2026
🕒 15:00 UTC
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2217805808864/WN__H8fYIiGT2uyw3XGNtJeVg

During this webinar, faculty will provide an overview of the course structure, key ecological concepts, and learning objectives, and discuss how the program supports restoration practitioners across all career stages and disciplines.

Participants will learn about two learning pathways:

• A self-paced MOOC series covering foundational ecological concepts, population and ecosystem processes
• A 3-credit accredited course offered through the University of Montana, featuring faculty-led discussions and assessed coursework

Speakers include:
Dr. Cara Nelson, University of Montana
Bethanie Walder, SER Executive Director

This session will also explore how course content connects directly to real-world restoration planning, implementation, and evaluation.

🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2217805808864/WN__H8fYIiGT2uyw3XGNtJeVg

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