This Month in Conservation Science: March 2026

This Month in Conservation Science: March 2026

In February, our team prepped for spring and participated in outreach events! This is just a sample of our monthly newsletter, read the full one here and stay up to date on events, programming, and more by subscribing! Two New VWL Positions Two VWL team members were promoted this month! Erin Shibley now serves as Program Manager and Lead of Biodiversity Monitoring, guiding […]

This Month in Conservation Science: February 2026

This Month in Conservation Science: February 2026

 January was full of planning for the year ahead and taking time to enjoy the winter landscape. This is just a sample of our monthly newsletter, read the full one here and stay up to date on events, programming, and more by subscribing! We are excited to share The Farm Beneath Our Feet, a film series exploring the science that happens across working […]

This Month in Conservation Science: January 2026

This Month in Conservation Science: January 2026

In December, our team gathered for winter hike and holiday lunch to celebrate a year full of accomplishments and to gear up for the year ahead!  This is just a sample of our monthly newsletter, read the full one here and stay up to date on events, programming, and more by subscribing! VWL Updates We are thrilled to share that VWL Survey […]

Paid NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) with VWL!

Paid NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) with VWL!

The Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) is seeking to fill 10 REU positions for Summer 2026 at our NSF-funded REU site “Saving Endangered Species and Habitats: Next-generation Education, Research, and Training for Conservation Biologists.” This 10-week REU, held from June 1 to August 7, 2026, will give undergraduate students an opportunity to conduct hands-on, full-time conservation research and gain career-ready […]

Field Trip, Rewilded: A Day of Discovery on a Regenerative Farm

Field Trip, Rewilded: A Day of Discovery on a Regenerative Farm

An average high school field trip usually involves a visit to a museum or historic location; it doesn’t typically involve regenerative farming, bird banding, and tree plantings. But that is just what 40 students from the International High School at Largo, Prince George’s County Public School, MD. experienced on Tuesday, June 10th. The field trip was co-hosted by Eldon Farms, […]