Butterfly Royalty of Nebraska Prairies: Monarchs and Regal Fritillaries
Schedule
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
UNO Office of Engagement | Omaha, NE
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Join Conservation Nebraska for an engaging presentation on monarchs and regal fritillaries — two butterfly species of great conservation interest that are vital to ecosystem services like pollination.We’ll be joined by Dr. Ted Burk, Creighton University Professor of Biology, who will share insights into the biology and population trends of these butterflies. He’ll also discuss findings from more than 25 years of surveys tracking their populations and flower visitation patterns across Eastern Nebraska’s tallgrass prairies.
Attend in person at UNO’s Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (Room 230) or virtually via Zoom. In‑person attendees may park in Lot E.
Register in advance for the online webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iGtfa7uXTwaXg11OKM2V9w
About the speaker: Dr. Burk earned his B.A. in Biology from the University of Kansas in 1974 and later studied at New College, University of Oxford. After a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Florida, he joined Creighton University’s Biology Department in 1982 and became a professor in 1996. His research focuses on behavioral and conservation biology, especially in insects. He has authored 30 papers and book chapters and co‑authored Biology of Animal Behavior. He is also deeply involved in citizen science initiatives that engage the public in conservation research.
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Where is it happening?
UNO Office of Engagement, 6400 South, University Drive Road North,Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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