People & Nature with Dr. Blake Simmons

About this episode

Dr. Blake Simmons discusses the People in Nature Symposium and the role of conservation social science in addressing environmental challenges.

Hosted by UFAEC graduate student Emma Lauren Poole, this episode features Dr. Blake Simmons of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program discussing the purpose and impact of the People in Nature Symposium and the growing field of conservation social science. Learn how human behavior, community action, and collaboration play a critical role in addressing environmental challenges and how individuals can get involved in making a difference. Dr. Blake Simmons: https://tbep.org/about-tbep/our-team/ Peop...

People in this episode

Host: Emma Lauren Poole

Guest: Dr. Blake Simmons

Topics covered

• conservation social science
• human behavior
• community action
• environmental challenges
• collaboration

Keywords

• People in Nature Symposium
• conservation
• social science
• environment
• community involvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tampa Bay Estuary Program

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