Prairie Research Institute - All Events
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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In this talk, Dr. Cardenas will summarize collaborative efforts to: (1) map how much groundwater is present globally, (2) characterize the age distributions of groundwater, and (3) quantify replenishment timescales to assess groundwater renewability.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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Dr. Castellanos will provide insights into the potential variations in grid configurations that might emerge in the future in ERCOT (Texas grid), as well as approaches to model community-centered decarbonization pathways that account for health impacts.
Monday, October 6, 2025
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This free webinar will cover how to identify the most common waterfowl species in Illinois and the Midwest, with a focus on tips for birds in flight.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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This free webinar covers how to use trail cameras effectively and how to manage the data to make it more useful for hunters.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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If you want to learn more about plants and trees in Illinois that deer use, this is the webinar for you!
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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Ever wondered what deer in Illinois eat throughout the year? This free webinar is perfect for you.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Learn about the whitetail deer rut in the Midwest and the hunting tactics you can use to improve your chances. Free webinar.
Friday, October 17, 2025
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Come out to the Vernon Hills Sitka store for this advanced rut hunting tactics workshop. Free workshop with wild game tasting component!
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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The US electrical grid is experiencing a rapid transition as cheap renewable electricity transforms the energy mix. With these grid changes, new supply is not spatially matched to demand, and the transmission network has become more strained. This talk would discuss how better market integration could thus lower US generation costs.