Conservation Conversations: Benefits of Converting a Pond to a Wetland at Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve What are the ecological benefits of a healthy wetland? Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte will demonstrate them with this innovative project at Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve. They are partnering to create and evaluate the impact of a wetland in this key urban nature preserve. This project will have multiple benefits, including stabilizing a failing pond dam and hiking trail, working with beavers to create wetland habitat, improving water quality, and researching the project’s ecological improvements. This presentation will share the details of this showcase restoration project and the scientific research that goes with it. Speaker: Isaac Hinson, Natural Resources Supervisor with Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Ages 18 and up – FREE