Wild Things 2009: Conference
Saturday, February 7, 2009
University of Illinois at Chicago
Please join us at a day-long conference that brings together the region's best experts, most dedicated volunteers and anyone interested in nature. Technical presentations and interactive workshops will explore the latest in natural areas preservation, wildlife protection and monitoring. The conference is organized in "tracks" designed for everyone from beginners to experts. There is special focus on empowering citizen scientists, stewards and advocates with information, networking and good ideas.
This event is open to the general public; it is not not just for "members" or professionals working within a certain discipline!
Wild Things will feature more than 70 large and small-group sessions drawn from real-life experiences with everything from the nitty gritty of habitat management and wildlife conservation to advocacy, education, art, culture, history and backyard and neighborhood ecology. It’s a great opportunity to listen, ask questions, and contribute to the effort to conserve the natural ecosystems and habitats of the greater Chicagoland area.
Our keynote speaker this year is Doug Ladd, Director of Conservation Science, Missouri Field Office of The Nature Conservancy. He will share reflections — inspirational, humorous and a little philosophical — from his many years of experience in natural areas management in our region.
To get started, please read the conference overview. If you have questions, call 847.328.3910 ext. 21.
We look forward to an inspiring day!
