INHS Seminar | Restoring tallgrass prairie through adaptive management and research
Feb 17, 2026 3:00 pm
- Sponsor
- Illinois Natural History Survey Seminar Committee
- Speaker
- Dr. Elizabeth Bach, Ecosystem Restoration Scientist, Nachusa Grasslands Preserve, The Nature Conservancy
- Contact
- Jason Robinson
- jrob@illinois.edu
This seminar will be held in room 1005 Forbes Natural History Building, 1816 S Oak Street, Champaign or you may join virtually on Zoom | Meeting ID: 812 5272 9288 | Password: 918965
Abstract: At The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands, a community of volunteers, staff, and scientists have applied adaptive management practices to continuously improve tallgrass prairie restoration outcomes for 40 years. In this talk, research scientist Dr. Elizabeth Bach will share the latest research insights into how planting practices, native herbivore grazing, and prescribed fire management all contribute to biodiversity at the preserve, for both plants and animals.