Celebrating and conserving the ecological richness of California's grasslands

Better Grasslands Through Knowledge: A CNGA Science-Based Symposium

February 6 - 7, 2025                             Hopland Research and Extension Center

Symposium and Events Schedule

Registration - Registration Closes: January 15th

Field Trips

Sponsorship Opportunities

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    Field Trips

    Lodging Options - Ukiah and Cloverdale

    Program and Abstracts - check back for details

    Abstract Guidelines & Submission - Nov 15 Deadline

    Submit Your Abstract 

    Abstracts will be reviewed by select CNGA board members with acceptance based on abstract quality and relevance to the topics listed below. Deadline to submit abstracts: November 15, 2024. 

    Join us in celebration of the latest science on grassland ecosystems in California, with opportunities for dialog and collaboration among symposium participants. Each morning of this two-day conference will begin with keynote addresses from experts in the field and continue with themed sessions.

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    Registration Fees

    Registration Type

    Fee

    Description

    Early member

    $250

    Now - Oct 31

    Early non-member

    $300

    Now - Oct 31

    Regular member

    $300

    Oct 31- Jan 15

    Regular non-member

    $350

    Oct 31- Jan 15

    Volunteer

    $150

    Upon Approval

    Student

    $100

    With ID

    Technical Speaker

    $150

    Upon Approval

    Student Technical Speaker

    $75

    Upon Approval

    * Please email us at symposium@cnga.org if you are interested in applying for a volunteer position. 



    Keynote Speakers

     


    Valerie Eviner, PhD

    Professor

    UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences



    Andrea Williams

    Mastermind

    Williams Ecological Assessments and Planning



    Conference Offerings on Thursday and Friday:

    • 2 keynote speakers
    • 12 technical talks
    • A lightning talk session
    • Social Hour and poster session
    • at the end of the first day
    Topics addressed will include:
      • Soil Science
      • Vegetation and Wildlife Ecology
      • Native Grassland Conservation
      • Land Stewardship and Management Monitoring
      • Drought and Wildfire
      • And more!

    Optional Field Trips on Wednesday, February 5 & Saturday, February 8

    • Pepperwood Preserve, Santa Rosa, Wednesday, February 5
    • Heritage Growers, Colusa, Wednesday, February 5
    • Grace Hudson Museum, Ukiah, Wednesday, February 5
    • Willits Bypass Mitigation Project, Willits, Saturday, February 8

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