Ecological restoration is a process for recovering forests, grasslands, and other ecosystems that have been degraded. Engage with experts in natural resource conservation and fellow participants and volunteers to challenge your assumptions and have conversations about ecological restoration. Explore what we mean when we say ecological restoration, consider examples in concept and practice, and discuss the implications of this work.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Kurt Dreisilker, head of natural resources and collections horticulture, The Morton Arboretum
Continuing education: This class fulfills a core requirement for the Natural Areas Conservation Training (N-ACT) Program.
Age: 16 and older
Course number: W100
Instructor
Kurt Dreisilker, head of natural resources and collections horticulture, The Morton Arboretum
Kurt Dreisilker has been managing the natural resources at The Morton Arboretum since 2004. In this capacity he leads the development and implementation of ecological restoration projects within the Arboretum’s 900 acres of wetlands, woodlands, and prairies. He has been teaching classes on numerous natural area topics, such as ecosystem conservation and management, invasive species, native plant identification, and many others.
What to Know
This program meets indoors and outdoors.
Check the forecast and dress for the weather.
Bring materials for taking notes outdoors, a beverage, and a snack.
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and plan to walk more than a mile on uneven terrain.
Continuing Education
This class fulfills a requirement for the Natural Areas Conservation Training (N-ACT) Program.
Program Schedule
This program meets the following two times.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21), West Side
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Prairie Visitor Station (Parking Lot 25), West Side
