Join our 'Thriving Cities' webinar on urban lizards! Discover how these creatures survive city life & how we can successfully monitor them. Perfect for councils, planners, researchers, ecologists & wildlife enthusiasts.

Join herpetologists Nicky Nelson and Chris Woolley as they discuss how lizards are surviving in Aotearoa New Zealand’s urban landscapes and what their presence indicates about urban ecosystem health. The presenters will share cutting-edge research, case studies, and practical insights on how urban spaces can support lizard conservation in your neighbourhood.

Nicky Nelson is the Dean of STEM at Victoria University of Wellington and has over 20 years of experience researching the ecology and evolution of lizards. Chris Woolley’s research is leading the conservation and monitoring of lizards in urban environments in New Zealand. He is currently a post-doctoral fellow with a joint appointment at Victoria University of Wellington and Zealandia.

Perfect for councils, researchers, urban planners, ecologists, conservationists, and anyone curious about the wildlife sharing our cities.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of nature and urban development.