Science Sundays at the KU Field Station

Name: Science Sundays at the KU Field Station
Start: 2025-01-19T14:00:00-06:00
Location: 350 Wild Horse Road, Lawrence, KS, United States, Kansas 66044

Schedule

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025 at 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

350 Wild Horse Road, Lawrence, KS, United States, Kansas 66044 | Lawrence, KS

January Topic: Home on the Range: Prairie-chickens
Kansas is home to both Greater and Lesser Prairie-chickens, two iconic and increasingly rare species whose presence indicates a healthy prairie ecosystem. Known for their spectacular mating displays and unique booming calls, these charismatic birds face mounting challenges as their habitats shrink. Dr. Jackie Augustine, Audubon of Kansas Executive Director, will share her experiences of studying prairie-chickens for over 20 years, including their fascinating breeding biology, their role in grassland ecosystems, and the complex challenges she, and others, face in conserving these declining populations. Join us to learn about the story of these special birds and the people working to conserve them!
When: Sunday, January 19 at 2 p.m.
Where: KU Field Station, Armitage Education Center, 350 Wild Horse Road, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
What to bring: A mug for tea/coffee to help us reduce waste.
Please RSVP to Wendy ([email protected]) as space is limited. It also helps us plan for seating and snacks!
(Science Sundays talks cover a variety of science topics, including research happening at the KU Field Station. Talks are free and open to everyone, but may not interest younger audiences. You don’t have to be a scientist to attend—just curious about the natural world!)