FREE WEBINAR: Life at the Edge: How Plants Adapt to Extreme Environments

[Emily Uhrig]

Join us at the Center for Wildlife Studies for our latest Wildlife Wednesday webinar on August 12, 2026 at 5:30pm Eastern Time.

Life at the Edge: How Plants Adapt to Extreme Environments

Presentation Summary:

Healthy wildlife populations depend on resilient plant communities, yet plants themselves must navigate an astonishing range of environmental stressors.  In this Wildlife Wednesday presentation, Dr. Doug Van Hoewyk will explore how plants adapt to extreme environments and what these unique survival strategies mean for broader wildlife conservation.  From species that accumulate heavy metals at concentrations lethal to other life forms, to familiar plants like Spanish moss that thrive in nutrient-poor conditions, this talk will dive into the fascinating molecular and physiological mechanisms of plant survival.  Understanding these remarkable botanical adaptations not only deepens our appreciation of plant ecology but also reveals how resilient flora can help restore contaminated landscapes, buffer ecosystems against toxic stressors, and safeguard vital habitats for wild animals.

Presenter: Dr. Doug Van Hoewyk; Instructor, Center for Wildlife Studies

LEARN MORE & REGISTER (for free!): 

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/vanhoewyk-presentation

Can't join us live? Watch the recording later on the CWS YouTube channel!

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	Emily J. Uhrig, PhD Director of Education  Center for Wildlife Studies
Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global mission is to deliver specialized education and conduct science and outreach that advance wildlife conservation.