Nov 18
Prairie Walk | The Beauty and Complexity of Prairies
Date:
November 18, 2024
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
St. Francis Center Canticle Room
(Optional prairie walk, weather permitting, at 4 p.m.) Ecologist and photographer Chris Helzer will share stories about the incredible diversity of plants and animals that live in prairies. He’ll also talk about human relationships with grasslands, including land stewardship practices, both historic and contemporary, that keep prairies healthy and productive. Helzer is The Nature Conservancy’s Director of Science and Stewardship in Nebraska.
Visit his blog at https://prairieecologist.com/ to peruse essays, photos, and discussion about prairie ecology, restoration, and management.