CBF Learning Series

Join us to learn about the most pressing issues facing our watershed and communities.

Maryland, Virginia, Virtual
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Sue Mangan
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Dive into the issues shaping the future of our watershed with CBF Learning Series. Hear from experts, connect with passionate community members, and gain the knowledge and tools you need to make a difference for the health of our waterways. All CBF Learning Series are free and open to the public.

Hampton Roads | Charlottesville | Annapolis | Virtual
Sponsors

Hampton Roads

Climate Connections

Join us for a lecture series that brings together diverse community voices to share expertise, insights, and experiences on the urgent challenges of climate change and its impacts on the Chesapeake Bay.

Climate Connections is proudly sponsored by CMA-CGM and Cox Communications.

Location

CBF’s Brock Environmental Center
3663 Marlin Bay Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Upcoming Sessions

September 28, 2026
The Power of Nature in a Changing Climate
Registration coming soon

October 19, 2026
The Changing Chesapeake: Impacts of a Warming Bay
Registration coming soon

November 11, 2026
Powering Virginia’s Clean Energy Future
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Climate Impacts and the Way Forward
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The Impacts of Climate on Fisheries Issues
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Building a Resilient Future with Policy Partners
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Coastal Solutions—Protecting Our Shores
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Cooling Our Cities Through Tree Canopy
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Virginia Tribes and the Path to Climate Resilience
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Solar Energy: Challenges and Opportunities
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Climate Impacts in Hampton Roads: Adapting with a Nature-Based Approach
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Climate Change: Keeping Our Community Safe and Prosperous
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Charlottesville

Climate Connections

A lecture series that brings together diverse community voices to share expertise, insights, and experiences on the urgent challenges of climate change and its impacts on the Chesapeake Bay.

Location

To be announced

Upcoming Sessions

To be announced


Annapolis

Advocacy in Action

A workshop and lecture series that invites community members to learn more about critical Bay issues, sustainable policies, and innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges. Each session will bring together experts and professionals in the field to discuss timely issues and opportunities to take action to support a healthy and resilient Bay.

Location

CBF’s Philip Merrill Environmental Center
6 Herndon Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21403

Upcoming Sessions

To be announced


Virtual

Resilience in Practice

A webinar series highlighting innovative strategies, local projects, and policy perspectives that support climate adaptation and community resilience across coastal Virginia. Each session brings together experts and practitioners to share insights and foster dialogue around the challenges and opportunities of living with water in a changing climate.

The series is proudly sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Coastal Virginia Adaptation and Resilience Coalition, and the Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience, three organizations committed to advancing sustainable, community-driven solutions for the region.

Upcoming Sessions

September 16, 2026
Marsh Challenges, Tradeoffs, and Opportunities for Action
Registration coming soon

October 13, 2026
Living Shorelines: Adaptation to Rising Sea Level
Registration coming soon

November 17, 2026
Healthy Trees, Strong Communities: A Path Forward for Virginia
Registration coming soon

A Resilient Commonwealth: Exploring Virginia’s Statewide Priorities
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Reducing Asphalt, Expanding Green Space: A Parking Policy Approach
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Resilient Design Standards for a Wetter Future in Virginia
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Green Infrastructure’s Role in Building Flood Resilience
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Green Infrastructure: Anticipated Needs in a Changing Landscape
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Building Marsh Resilience with Thin Layer Placement: Insights from the Field
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Sponsors

Hampton Roads Climate Connections sponsors

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