Kathryn Temple R2R will host an in-person workshop at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, from January 19 to 22, 2027. This workshop is a follow-on to R2R’s first in-person NCTC workshop in January 2024 and will build on the collaboration and momentum established across partners to advance shared work on Tipping Point
Jeff Walters, a member of the R2R Core Team, was recently featured on Episode 7 of the Sounds Wild podcast from the Center for Biological Diversity, where he discussed the ongoing bird conservation crisis in North America, Tipping Point Species, and pathways for recovery. To listen to the episode, visit https://soundswild.org
Conservation of a long-distance migratory shorebird: the Lesser Yellowlegs Our January webinar will be focused on the conservation of a long distance migratory shorebird, the Lesser Yellowlegs. This session will highlight how coordinated, cross regional conservation actions can accelerate recovery for species that depend on connected landscapes across the Americas. The webinar will bring together
R2R is excited to announce that we are now inviting responses from existing or emerging multi-institutional Working Groups interested in a grant to accelerate recovery of a Tipping Point Species. This Request for Interest (RFI) precedes an invitational Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Responses will help R2R gauge readiness, refine funding priorities, and tailor technical
Senior Species Recovery Specialist We currently have an open position at Road to Recovery for a seasoned biologist, ecologist, environmental scientist, or natural resource manager to serve as the principal connection between R2R and Species Recovery Teams. The Senior Species Recovery Specialist will share, facilitate, and promote R2R’s framework to accelerate recovery for Tipping Point
Register for the RFI Information Session To support teams preparing their responses to R2R’s Request for Interest in a grant to advance recovery of Tipping Point Species, R2R is hosting a virtual RFI Informational Forum on Wednesday, January 7, at 4:00 PM EST. During this forum, we will explain the available tiers of support, species
R2R is pleased to welcome several new additions to the team. Amy Gambrill joined Road to Recovery as our Executive Director in September 2025. Amy brings more than 25 years of experience in conservation, water, and climate change implementation along with senior leadership in the international environment sector to guide the initiative. “I am excited
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST Virtual Event Join Road to Recovery and the NABCI Human Dimensions Subcommittee for an engagement session exploring the role of social science in advancing bird conservation. Experts will discuss current research, practical applications, and future directions for integrating human dimensions into conservation efforts. Collectively, we have
Relational Collaboration for Conservation: Centering Indigenous Voices and Biocultural Knowledge July 23rd at 6pm Eastern This seminar will explored principles and practices for building respectful, long-term collaborations with Indigenous communities in the context of biocultural conservation and regeneration. Drawing from her work on Indigenous methodologies and community-led processes, Dr. Desireé Hernández Ibinarriaga (Senior Lecturer in Design