Creative Conservation

🔥 Lottery: Aug 27–Sept 2 • Full registration: Aug 28
Dates: October 8 - November 12, 2025
Meets: W from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
 Location: Osher Online
Cost:  $75.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
10/08/2025Wednesday3 PM to 4:30 PM
10/15/2025Wednesday3 PM to 4:30 PM
10/22/2025Wednesday3 PM to 4:30 PM
10/29/2025Wednesday3 PM to 4:30 PM
11/05/2025Wednesday3 PM to 4:30 PM
11/12/2025Wednesday3 PM to 4:30 PM

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Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2025-2026 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

This program will not be recorded.

Become educated, entertained and empowered to be more effective stewards of the natural world. Through real-life conservation stories-drawn from the instructor's personal experiences and her time as host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom-we will highlight the impact of passionate individuals working together to address complex environmental challenges.

This course explores how diverse perspectives and unique skills contribute to conservation efforts, offering participants practical ways to take meaningful action in protecting wildlife and ecosystems.

About the Osher Online Program

Osher Online programs are provided to OLLI at MSU from the Osher National Resource Center at Northwestern University. Experience shared online presentations with OLLI members from coast to coast! As part of the Osher Online program, OLLI at MSU members will enjoy national speakers and interact with fellow OLLI members nationwide.

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Meet the Instructor

Fee:  $75.00

Osher Online

This is a real-time (live) online class that meets at the specified day(s)/time(s) listed.

Stephanie Arne

Stephanie Arne is an international wildlife conservationist, expedition guide and storyteller. She is the former host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. She has appeared on Animal Planet, The Weather Channel, The Harry Connick Jr. Show and The Drew Barrymore Show. Arne's expertise in wildlife conservation has earned her a seat on the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Lion SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) committee and the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Education and Communication Commission.
Date Day Time Location
10/08/2025Wednesday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
10/15/2025Wednesday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
10/22/2025Wednesday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
10/29/2025Wednesday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
11/05/2025Wednesday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
11/12/2025Wednesday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online