SER2025 (30 September – 4 October 2025)
Denver, Colorado USA
When we restore ecosystems, we are – both literally and metaphorically – planting native species and trees under the shade of which we may never sit. Just as ecosystems are never static, constantly evolving, so too is our knowledge and understanding of restoration practice. Sharing this knowledge is at the heart of our mission at …
“People must feel that the natural world is important and valuable and beautiful and wonderful and an amazement and a pleasure” – Sir David Attenborough Those fortunate enough to work with or experience nature on a daily basis, understand Sir David’s words implicitly. Nature grounds us and heals us. It protects us and nourishes us. …
In January, SER2025 Film Festival Co-Chairs Jillianne Segura and Sharif Durzi were introduced to Ryan Deneault, a member of the Skeetchestn First Nation and a cultural communicator, through Cultural Committee Co-Chair Natalie Tashe. Natalie and Ryan quickly recognized how their complementary knowledge and experiences allow them to facilitate meaningful dialogue between developers, First Nations communities, …
The midpoint of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration invites us to take stock of where we are in our journey towards restoring our planet for the benefit of people and nature. The daily headlines remind us of how far we have to go and of all the obstacles in our way. But what if, …
Post-fire restoration to keep Colorado’s communities safe The meandering path of a river or stream, the density of a forest, a healthy and biodiverse wetland—all of these contribute to the beauty and uniqueness of a landscape. But they are much more than just landscape features. Restoration ecologists know that the services provided by these ecosystems …
For over 30 years, the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) has advanced the science, policy and practice of ecological restoration. SER has more than 5,000 members in over 100 countries with 16 regional and continental chapters, 3 thematic sections, and 31 student associations, representing the largest global community of restoration practitioners, students, researchers, policymakers and …