Registration opens August 1st.
On Saturday, September 28, we’ll have a full day of programs led by regional experts for the 2nd Bluegrass Land & Nature Symposium. This event explores the intersection of natural and built environments and how we can be better stewards of nature – at home and in our community. The day will start with bird walks followed by a keynote presentation in the Trail’s End Lodge. Afternoon sessions will visit the sanctuary trails. We are honored to host the following for this event:
Keynote:
Dr. Mary Arthur – Let’s talk about forests and carbon (and climate change too)
Session Leaders & Topics:
Joyce Bender & Michael Patton – Morning bird walks
Heidi Braunreiter – Prescribed Fire as a Management Tool in the Bluegrass Region
Tyson Gregory – Native Trees for Urban Landscapes
Dr. Nate Haan & Dr. Julian Dupuis – Bluegrass Bugs
Lee Moser – Soil and Water Stewardship in a Changing Climate
Rob Paratley: The Kentucky River Palisades – A Unique Ecological Corridor in the Bluegrass
Meaghan Petix – Learning from lichens: bioindicators of air quality and climate
Lunch is included with ticket purchase.
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