Presented in partnership with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, the Center for Collaborative Conservation, and the Institute for Science & Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Grasslands form one of North America’s largest and most vital ecosystems, supporting crucial environmental functions like water supply, soil health, and biodiversity. Grasslands are also essential for agriculture, which has provided us with food and livelihoods for millennia. In recent decades, the tension between conserving grasslands and developing them to accommodate a growing population has only increased, exacerbated further by the impacts of climate change. What does a truly sustainable and resilient future for our continent’s grasslands look like? What will it take to achieve it? How can you help?

Join us virtually this spring as we explore the science of grasslands and the complexities of managing them successfully in the modern age. Over the course of this four-part webinar series, our expert panelists will share the ecological role of birds, plants, and mammals; examine how current grassland practices impact Coloradans every day; consider the long cultural history of the grasslands (including Native & Indigenous land use practices and contemporary ranching practices) and much more. Each episode will feature a range of diverse perspectives in the pursuit of shared values and understanding.

  • Episode 1: The Science of Grasslands
  • Episode 2: People & Grasslands
  • Episode 3: Back from the Brink: Restoring Wildlife in Larimer County Grassland Ecosystems
  • Episode 4: The Path Ahead

Dates

Date Start Time End Time
April 13, 2022 12:00 pm 1:00 pm
April 20, 2022 12:00 pm 1:00 pm
April 27, 2022 12:00 pm 1:00 pm
May 4, 2022 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

Contact Information

Jen Kovecses: jen.kovecses@colostate.edu

Key Themes

  • Biodiversity
  • Connectivity
  • Healthy landscapes
  • Large landscapes