2007 Wild Things Conference March 3rd, 2007
http://www.chicagoaudubon.org/pages/2007/vol21_1/wildThingsConference.shtml
Some heavy hitters from the greater Chicagoland area in the line up for speakers. If you are into native woodies, there’s bound to be someone of interest for you here-
Greg Rajsky, Jerry Wilhelm, Adolfo Sanchez, Michael Bryson, Betsy Quail, Bill Burger, Jack Pizzo, Geoffrey Parish, Ron Panzer, Scott Haulton, Dennis Paige
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You are invited to 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.
Wild Things will feature more than 80 large and small-group sessions drawn from real-life experiences with everything from the nitty gritty of habitat management, botany, and zoology 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.