Celebrating and conserving the ecological richness of California's grasslands

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Better Grasslands Through Knowledge: A CNGA Science-Based Symposium

February 6 - 7, 2025 Hopland Research and Extension Center

Symposium and Events Schedule

Abstract Guidelines & Submission - Nov 15 Deadline

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Registration (to open soon)

Early Bird Rates end October 24th
Registration Closes: December 15th

Lodging Options

Program and Abstracts

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	Soon-Oct 24
Early non-member	$300	Soon-Oct 24
Regular member	$300	Oct 24-Dec 15
Regular non-member	$350	Oct 24-Dec 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 postion.

Conference 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 and Saturday

Pepperwood Preserve, Santa Rosa, Wednesday, February 5
Heritage Growers, Colusa, February 5
Grace Hudson Museum, Ukiah, TBD
Willits Bypass, Willits, TBD

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.

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