Ryan Binga has a pretty interesting job. One day he might be in a Missoula classroom teaching students what to do if they encounter a bear. The next day he could be creating videos for Wildlife Wednesdays on Instagram, and the day after that he might be leading a bird count. How did he get there at such a young age? Through MFWP AmeriCorps, a program that not only makes a significant impact on conservation but also provides career opportunities for its members.

For the past three years, Joe has closely observed the flowering process of a serviceberry tree (Amelanchier alnifolia) outside his office. As he explained during the webinar, something as simple as watching leaves and flowers emerge in early spring can be a powerful way to do climate science.

Healthy rivers don’t happen by accident. In this webinar recap, Rad Watkins explains how forested watersheds and thriving riparian zones prevent flooding, reduce erosion, filter pollutants, and protect water quality. Learn why native vegetation along riverbanks is essential—and how simple human actions can either restore or degrade an entire river system.