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Better Grasslands Through Knowledge: A CNGA Science-Based Symposium

February 6 - 7, 2025 Hopland Research and Extension Center

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Registration - Registration Closes: January 15th

Field Trips

Preliminary Schedule

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Lodging Options - Ukiah and Cloverdale

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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Download the Preliminary Schedule

Society for Ecological Restoration Continuing Education Credits

The symposium is pre-approved for 8 continuing education credits under SER's Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) program.

Registration Fees

Registration Type	Fee	Description
Early member	$250	Through Oct 31
Early non-member	$300	Through Oct 31
Regular member	$300	Oct 31- Jan 30
Regular non-member	$350	Oct 31- Jan 30
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 position.

Keynote Speakers

Valerie Eviner, PhD

Professor

UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences

Andrea Williams

Mastermind

Williams Ecological Assessments and Planning

Conference Offerings 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

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Optional Field Trips on Wednesday, February 5 & Saturday, February 8

Pepperwood Preserve, Santa Rosa, Wednesday, February 5
Heritage Growers, Colusa, Wednesday, February 5
Grace Hudson Museum, Ukiah, Wednesday, February 5
Willits Bypass Mitigation Project, Willits, Saturday, February 8

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