Just a quick reminder that our Platte River Prairies Field Day is Friday July 12. We will have hikes and presentations on plant identification, invasive species, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, insects, prairie management and restoration, and much more.
If you’re interested, you can find more information here: http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/nebraska/events/platte-prairies-field-day.xml
You can also see a PDF of the day’s schedule by clicking here .
Hope to see you there!
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About Chris Helzer
Chris Helzer is Director of Science and Stewardship for The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska, where he conducts research and supervises the Conservancy’s preserve stewardship program. He also helps develop, test, and share prairie management and restoration strategies.
Chris is also dedicated to raising awareness about the value of prairies through his photography, writing and presentations. He is the author of The Prairie Ecologist blog, and two books: The Ecology and Management of Prairies and Hidden Prairie: Photographing Life in One Square Meter. He is also a frequent contributor to NEBRASKAland magazine and other publications. Chris and his family live in Aurora, Nebraska.
The Prairie Ecologist 