We are pleased to announce that Virginia Conservation Network’s Intern & Fellow Day will be hosted in Richmond on Wednesday, July 8th.
VCN’s Intern & Fellow Day is designed exclusively for interns and fellows of VCN Network Partner Organizations.

Join us for a full day of:
🤝 Networking with other interns and fellows across the VCN Partner Network
🏛️ A guided tour of Virginia’s State Capitol
💻 The opening session of the 2026 Summer Speaker Series

Our four-part weekly webinar series begins on Wednesday, July 8th. Hosted by environmental leadership fellows, this series invites interns and fellows from the VCN Partner Network to explore pressing environmental issues through discussions with leading experts.

The topics and schedule for the Summer Speaker Series can be found below:

Building Careers: A Conversation with VCN Fellow Alumni
🗓️ Date: July 8
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Curious about future careers in the environmental sector? Join past VCN fellows as they share what they learned during their VCN summer fellowship, how it shaped their career paths, and what they wish they’d known as interns. Whether you’re figuring out your next move or just want to hear some great stories, this is a chance to get real advice, ask questions, and connect with a community of supportive peers.

Nature is for Everybody: Gardening as a Form of Access
🗓️ Date: July 15
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Join us for an open conversation on the barriers people face when accessing nature as well as the simple ways people can become more connected to their environments from within their own homes and communities. Especially for those who live in urban areas with limited green space, it can be easy to feel removed from the natural environment. This webinar will focus on how learning practices such as ecotherapy, home horticulture, and community gardening can provide avenues for all people to benefit from mindful and sustainable interactions with nature.

Zooming Out: Climate Change as a Global Experience
🗓️ Date: July 22
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
The effects of climate change are vast and complex, especially in an increasingly global society. In this webinar, fellows will learn how to engage with communities across cultures and provide insight on the various ways climate change is approached. Join us as leading researchers share their firsthand experiences working with Indigenous and global communities to better understand and address environmental issues.

Data Centers: The Environmental Cost of Efficiency
🗓️ Date: July 29
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
TBD