A PUBLIC CONSERVATION TALK One Planet, Many Stories: Lessons from the Wild

Join Chris Monsour for a one-hour journey exploring conservation efforts from the forests and waterways of Ohio to some of the world's most remarkable ecosystems. Through personal stories and experiences, travel with Chris to Trinidad to protect endangered sea turtles, Namibia to learn about cheetah conservation, Australia's Great Barrier Reef to explore marine ecosystems, Thailand to discover how Buddhist monks connect spirituality with environmental stewardship, and Yellowstone National Park to experience wildlife conservation firsthand.
Discover how conservation connects people, cultures, and communities across the globe and how small actions close to home can make a lasting difference. This presentation reminds us that protecting our planet begins wherever we are.
About the Speaker:
Chris Monsour is a biology teacher at Tiffin Columbian High School, the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year, and a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. With more than 27 years of teaching experience, Chris brings his passion for science beyond the classroom through hands-on conservation experiences around the world. From working alongside conservationists internationally to leading local environmental projects with students and community partners, Chris believes that meaningful conservation begins with curiosity, connection, and action. Through his work with BioClub and local organizations, he inspires others to recognize that everyone has a role in protecting the natural world.