Virginia Master Naturalists Fall Webinar Series

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION

Environmental Justice in Virginia

Presenters: Renee Hoyos, DEQ Director of Environmental Justice and Jerome Brooks, DEQ Environmental Justice Coordinator

In 2021, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality created a new office of Environmental Justice (EJ) as part of a larger initiative in the agency to incorporate and support EJ efforts in Virginia. Join us for a conversation with representatives of the office to learn what environmental justice is and why it is important, what Virginia is doing related to EJ, and in what ways EJ is relevant to the activities of Virginia Master Naturalist volunteers.

For bios of our speakers and more information visit http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/diversity--inclusion-series.html

These events are made possible through a generous grant from the Virginia Environmental Endowment.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Michelle Prysby at 434-872-4571/TDD* or masternaturalist@vt.edu during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations at least 10 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

Photo credit: Emma Urofsky (Black By Nature)