Nachusa Grasslands Science Symposium 2024
Saturday, April 20; 8:30 am
Registration is now closed, as we have reached capacity. Please submit the form below only if you have already signed up and now need to cancel.
The tenth annual Nachusa Science Symposium hosted by The Nature Conservancy and Friends of Nachusa Grasslands and will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Nachusa Grasslands Headquarters.
The symposium will be an in-person event in our newly remodeled Headquarters space!
We are excited to bring Nachusa scientists, volunteers, staff, and supporters together once again to learn and discuss emerging science at the preserve. The Headquarters is currently being upgraded to include a food serving area and new technology to enhance the Symposium experience for all. The day includes breaks and a lunch during which researchers, volunteers, donors, and TNC staff can mingle and discuss. The doors will open at 8:30 am for check-in and a few morning refreshments. At 9:20 am, Dr. Elizabeth Bach, Nachusa Grasslands Ecosystem Restoration Scientist, will welcome the audience. Presentations will begin at 9:30 am. |
A casual lunch will be provided after the morning presentations. The afternoon presentations should be completed by 2:30 pm. Optional bison tour or hiking on the prairie will follow for those interested.
The symposium is generously supported by donors to the Friends of Nachusa Grasslands. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event, but the RSVP below is required to make sure that food and seating needs can be adequately arranged. As our meeting space is limited, if we reach the attendance limit before we receive your reservation, you will be notified. Please bring a water bottle or cup for your drink. |
2024 Nachusa Grasslands 10th Annual Science Symposium Schedule
8:30 – 9:20 am: Registration and welcome
9:20 – 9:30 am: Research informing conservation objectives – Elizabeth Bach, PhD
Ecological drivers – fire and grazing
9:30-9:50 – Kathryn Bloodworth (UNC-Greensboro)
9:50-10:10 – Erin Rowland-Schaefer (NIU)
10:10-10:30 – Bethanne Bruninga-Socolar (Albright College)
10:30-11:00 – Break
Ecological drivers – landscape context and community composition
11:00-11:20 – Jack Breiter and Michael Yonker (UIC)
11:20-11:40 – Molly Carlson (UIUC)
11:40-12:20 – 5 minute talks for posters
12:20-1:30 – Lunch + posters (presenters will be present at posters 1-1:30pm)
Species of interest
1:30-1:50 – Andrew Davies (Northwestern/CBG)
1:50-2:10 – Jennifer Schultze (SIUC)
2:10-2:30 – Ritesh Ray (NIU)
8:30 – 9:20 am: Registration and welcome
9:20 – 9:30 am: Research informing conservation objectives – Elizabeth Bach, PhD
Ecological drivers – fire and grazing
9:30-9:50 – Kathryn Bloodworth (UNC-Greensboro)
9:50-10:10 – Erin Rowland-Schaefer (NIU)
10:10-10:30 – Bethanne Bruninga-Socolar (Albright College)
10:30-11:00 – Break
Ecological drivers – landscape context and community composition
11:00-11:20 – Jack Breiter and Michael Yonker (UIC)
11:20-11:40 – Molly Carlson (UIUC)
11:40-12:20 – 5 minute talks for posters
12:20-1:30 – Lunch + posters (presenters will be present at posters 1-1:30pm)
Species of interest
1:30-1:50 – Andrew Davies (Northwestern/CBG)
1:50-2:10 – Jennifer Schultze (SIUC)
2:10-2:30 – Ritesh Ray (NIU)
If you are interested in the scientific research that is being done at Nachusa and would like to give a gift to support the program, please consider making a designated donation today.
You can also mail a check with “Friends Fund for Science” or "Friends Endowment for Nachusa Science" written on the memo line to: Friends of Nachusa Grasslands, 8772 S. Lowden Road, Franklin Grove, IL 61031.
You can also mail a check with “Friends Fund for Science” or "Friends Endowment for Nachusa Science" written on the memo line to: Friends of Nachusa Grasslands, 8772 S. Lowden Road, Franklin Grove, IL 61031.