Better Grasslands Through Knowledge: A CNGA Science-Based Symposium

Date: Thursday & Friday, February 6 & 7, 2025

Location: Hopland Research and Extension Center, 4070 University Rd, Hopland, CA 95449

Join us in celebration of the latest science on grassland ecosystems in California, with opportunities for dialog and collaboration among symposium participants. 

On the Agenda: 

• Keynote Speakers
• Lightning Talks
• Poster Session/Social Hour

Session Topics Will Include:

• Soil science
• Vegetation and wildlife ecology
• Conservation
• Land stewardship and management monitoring
• Drought and wildfire

Each morning of this two-day conference will begin with keynote addresses from experts in the field and continue with themed sessions.

Thursday's activities will conclude with a poster session and social hour. 

Friday will continue with technical and lightning talks and an opportunity to tour the Hopland Research and Extension Center.  

Symposium Food and Lodging

• Continental breakfast and lunch buffet provided on Thursday and Friday
• Thursday evening social hour includes hors d'oeuvres 
• Lodging information coming soon

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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.

Optional Field Trips on Wednesday February 5, 2025  More details on Field Trips here.

Follow the links to register separately: 

• Pepperwood Preserve, Santa Rosa, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 1pm to 4pm
• Heritage Growers Native Seed Amplification Facility, Colusa, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 9am to 1pm
• Grace Hudson Museum Wild Gardens, Ukiah,  Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 12pm - 4pm

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