2018 Community Habitat Symposium Making a Richer Home for all Life February 24 – 25 Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Road U Building Joliet, IL 60431 The symposium is made possibl
Trang 22018 Community Habitat Symposium Making a Richer Home for all Life
February 24 – 25
Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
U Building Joliet, IL 60431
The symposium is made possible by the Kankakee Torrent Chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society in collaboration with Joliet Junior College Department of Natural Science
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8:20 Welcome: Janine Catchpole U Building Auditoriums 1022-1026 8:30 The Fen at JJC: Andy Neill U Building Auditoriums 1022-1026
Morning Concurrent sessions
At Home with Native Plants and Animals Acres of Prairie, Savanna, Woods and Work
U Building Second Floor: Rooms 2019 -2021 U Building Auditoriums: 1022-1026
9:00 Native Plants, Learning by Doing
Roundtable
From Seed Collecting to Strong Plugs
Stephanie Connor 10:00 Birds, Bats, Bees and the Plants They Need
Roundtable
Controlling Non-native Grasses
Floyd Catchpole, Juli Mason
11:00 Invasive Species 101: The Basics That Every Landowner Needs to Know
Chris Evans
Native Tree and Shrub Identification,
the Purdue Way
Dr Sally S Weeks 11:45 Visit vendors/lunch break Location U Building Atrium and Concourse
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions
1:30 Native Plant Landscape Design Habitat Makeover Kit
Andrew Stahr
Forest and Woodlot Invasives
Chris Evans
2:30 Looking at New Ways to use Native Trees and Shrubs in the Landscape
Andrew Hart
The Naturalization of Urban Park Districts
Mike Stelter
3:30
Healing the Land: Reconnecting Humans to
Nature in Northeastern Illinois
Gerald Adelmann
U Building Auditoriums 1022-1026
Sunday, February 25 Field trips, Weather Permitting
1:00-2:30 Harbingers; Looking for the Earliest Spring
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Track 1
At Home with Native Plants
This track is geared toward the urban/suburban community interested in building green corridors through neighborhoods yard-by-yard, park-by-park The topics covered will explain relationships
between native plants and native animals, explore the threat of non-native invasive species and share opportunities for learning more about this subject
Birds, Bats and Bees and the Plants They Need (Round Table Discussion)
Learning the relationships between the needs of our native animal species to native plants and the habitat needs of animals is first step in designing green corridors that really work The presenters
understand these needs for all seasons at local level as well as the big picture
Adriana Fernandez, Juanita Armstrong Ulberg, Tristan Shaw, Aasia Mohammad Castañeda, Susan Dees Hargrove
Native Plants, Learning by Doing (Round Table Discussion)
Volunteering can be a great way to learn about native plants and animals and the threats they are facing Learn where to volunteer and what to expect both in education and new friendships
Allison Cisneros, Jason Buss, Sally Wieclaw, Trevor Edmonson
Invasive Species 101: The Basics That Every Landowner Needs to Know: Chris Evans
This presentation will discuss what invasive species are, why they are a problem, and how the choices a landowner makes can influence the health of the surrounding landscape Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to native plants and natural ecosystems Knowing which species are invasive, why they are causing damage, why they should be controlled, and how to avoid spread new invaders will arm landowners with the knowledge necessary to make a positive impact on their surrounding landscape
Native Plant Landscape Design Habitat Makeover Kit: Andy Stahr
The Habitat Makeover Kit is a tool that allows a land owner to evaluate their current landscape’s habitat value and create a plan that can increase that value
Looking at New Ways to use Native Trees and Shrubs in the Landscape (Andrew Hart)
Native shrubs have important pace in native ecology, providing great habitat, and are underused in landscapes Many shrubs make fine understory plantings or can substitute well for a larger tree
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Acres of Prairie, Savanna, Woods and Work
This track is geared to large tract private landowners, public land managers, and people working on restoration projects on a larger scale
From Seed Collecting to Strong Plugs: Stephanie Connor
This discussion will cover the production of native plant plugs from seed to sprout Topics covered will include effective and environmentally responsible seed collection, methods for seed cleaning and processing, and proper techniques for transplanting and caring for native plant material Attendees will leave with useful, applicable knowledge on producing plugs of native plants
Controlling Non-native Grasses: Floyd Catchpole, Juli Mason
Non-native cool season grasses can play havoc on long term success as well as establishment of
restorations Learn what tools have been working for the Forest Preserve District of Will County
Native Tree and Shrub Identification, the Purdue Way: Dr Sally S Weeks
Winter is a prime time for managing woody species But it is important to be sure you know how to identify plants without leaves
Forest and Woodlot Invasives: Chris Evans
Forests and small woodlots can provide valuable habitat and space for native plants and wildlife, but can also serve as a refuge for damaging invasive plants This presentation will cover some of the invasive plants invading forests in the region, give control recommendations for treating those invasives, and discuss how management can improve the health of a forest or woodlot
The Naturalization of Urban Park Districts: Mike Stelter
Planning for natural areas and implementing the use of native plants, in Downers Grove has improved the parks as a green corridor
Keynote Address: Gerald Adelmann
Healing the Land: Reconnecting Humans to Nature in Northeastern Illinois
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Gerald Adelmann,
President & CEO, Openlands,
25 East Washington Street, Suite 1650
Chicago,IL 60602-1708
Gerald Adelmann joined Openlands in 1980 to coordinate a special program that led to the creation of the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, the first federal land designation of its kind Today, there are more than fifty federally designated heritage areas across the United States
In 1988, Jerry was appointed executive director of Openlands Under his guidance, Openlands launched the 21st Century Open Space Plan, which called for expanded parklands, greenways, and trails in
northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region His leadership in creating the Midewin National
Tallgrass Prairie; in preserving the rare and scenic landscape at the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve for public enjoyment; and many other conservation and preservation accomplishments has earned him numerous honors and conservation awards In 2012, the Chicago Botanic Garden awarded him the prestigious Hutchinson Medal
Jerry is chairman of the Center for Humans and Nature and an emeritus member of the National Board
of Advisors of the National Trust for Historic Preservation He also chairs the City of Chicago’s Nature and Wildlife Committee, where he played an integral role in the initiation and recent completion of the Chicago Nature and Wildlife Plan, and is a member of several other boards and commissions
Jerry has been involved in conservation and historic preservation projects in China since the early 1990s
He lectures extensively throughout the United States and abroad
Stephanie Connor
Possibility Place Nursery
7548 W Monee-Manhattan Road
Monee, Illinois 60449
815-690-0626
Email: possibilityplacesteph@gmail.com
Stephanie is the Greenhouse Manager and Lead Propagator for Possibility Place Nursery in Monee,
IL She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Horticulture from Oregon State University At Possibility Place Nursery, she is responsible for the production of nearly 400 different species of native plants, from trees and shrubs to herbaceous perennials and grasses Prior to working with native plants, Stephanie worked for several years farming vegetables in both an outdoor, organic farm setting and an indoor, sustainable hydroponic setting Throughout her career, Stephanie has focused on sustainable practices in farming through development and implementation of production practices as well as public education
Trang 7Juanita Armstrong-Ulberg
Natural Resource Land Manager
Forest Preserve District of Will County
815 722-5918
Email: jarmstrong@fpdwc.org
Juanita received her M.S., Biology, studying bats at Governors State University She works as an
ecologist at the Forest Preserve District of Will County, and continues her studies of bats Juanita is currently using passive bat detectors to monitor bats migration patterns and summer foraging activity as part of the USDA North American Bat Program In 2018, the FPDWC will begin a citizen science program monitoring bats using an I-pad and an Echo-meter walking selected routes
Jason Buss
815-582-1619
Email: jbuss@fpdwc.org
Jason received his degree from Western Illinois University, and is Crew Leader and Natural Resource Management Volunteer Coordinator for the Forest Preserve District of Will County Jason leads work crews controlling invasive species and planting seeds and plugs
Floyd Catchpole
Land Management Program Coordinator
Forest Preserve District of Will County
815-603-5190
Email: fcatchpole@fpdwc.org
Floyd received his B.S., botany from EIU and M.S., Biology, studying bison grazing effects at Kansas State University He has worked as an ecologist at the Forest Preserve District of Will County since 2001, and has been active in the Illinois Native Plant Society since 1988
Allison Cisneros
Volunteer Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy in partnership with the U.S Forest Service at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Work phone: 815-423-6370 x272
Cell: 815-474-3808
Email: acisneros@tnc.org
30239 S State Route 53
Wilmington, IL 60481
www.fs.fed.us
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coordinate a program that has been nationally recognized About 800 volunteers support Midewin’s mission, including prairie restoration, ecological monitoring, environmental education, archaeology, visitor services, and recreation
Trevor Edmonson
The Wetlands Initiative
53 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1015
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Trevoredmonson@gmail.com
Trevor has a Biogeography degree from Northern Illinois University He is a Project Manager for The
Wetlands Initiative and Steward at Langham Island Nature Preserve
Chris Evans
Extension Forestry and Research Specialist
University of Illinois’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
618-695-3383
cwevans@illinois.edu
Chris has a B.S in Wildlife Biology from Murray State University and a M.S in Forestry from Iowa State University He is currently the Technical Advisory Committee Chair for the Illinois Forestry Association, vice president of the Illinois Native Plant Society – Southern Chapter, and serves on the board of the North American Invasive Species Management Association
Susan Dees Hargrove
Biological Resources Specialist
Bureau of Design and Environment Natural Resources Unit
Illinois Department of Transportation
2300 South Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62674
Susan Dees Hargrove has gardened for butterflies and moths for 25 years and raised caterpillars for 50 years She has been active in central Illinois environmental groups for over 20 years and in the Illinois Native Plant Society since 1988 She has been a biologist for Illinois Department of Transportation for 23 years, specializing in endangered species, high quality habitats, and wetlands with respect to highway projects
Trang 9Adriana Fernandez
Contractor-Program Assistant Operations Manager
U.S Fish & Wildlife Service, Chicago Office
Email: ms.adriana.fernandez@gmail.com
Adriana was the Monarch Coordinator for the Field Museum’s “A Monarch’s View of the City” research project during the summer of 2016 She continues her work by doing community outreach for the
USFWS She created a monarch book and coloring book based on Mexican legend It is called, “The Legend of the Parákata” and it is available for free download in English and Spanish at
fieldmuseum.org/monarchs under Learn More About Monarch Butterflies She recently gave a
presentation called “Using Traditional Media and Social Media to Publicize Events” at the Broadening the Base: Community Outreach and Engagement for Birding and Stewardship Groups workshop Adriana
is also involved in USFWS’ public outreach for the rusty-patched bumble bee; the first native bee species
to be listed as endangered in the continental United States
Andrew Hart
Natural Resource Specialist Chicago Region
U.S Forest Service
bandrewhart@yahoo.com
Andrew works with cities and towns across the Chicago region to build momentum and capacity for urban forestry
Julianne Mason
Restoration Program Coordinator
Forest Preserve District of Will County
815-722-5373
jmason@fpdwc.org
Juli grew up on a vineyard in upstate New York, where she got the “outdoor bug” She has worked as an ecologist in the Chicago region for the past 20 years She works as a restoration ecologist for the Forest Preserve District of Will County She has a B.A in Biology (as well as one in Japan Studies) from Earlham College in Richmond, IN, and a M.S in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from UIUC
Aasia Mohammad Castañeda
Community Environmental Engagement Coordinator
The Keller Science Action Center
The Field Museum
acastaneda@fieldmuseum.org
312-665-7417
Trang 10Aasia Mohammad Castañeda is an anthropologist/graphic designer working as the Community
Environmental Engagement Coordinator She comes from a community organizing background, leading cultural bridge building work with the Chiapas Media Project, Street Level Youth Media, and other community arts and cultural organizations in Chicago At The Field Museum’s Keller Science Action Center, through the Roots & Routes Initiative, she builds relationships with diverse communities and Chicago’s south lakefront, an area that is in process of a habitat enhancement, the Burnham Wildlife Corridor (BWC), in ways the improve the quality of life for residents Aasia is a born and raised
Chicagoan She received her B.A in Anthropology from the University of Illinois at Chicago
Andrew Neill
Department of Natural Science and Physical Education
Joliet Junior College
Andy Neill has been a biology professor at Joliet Junior College since 1993, teaching classes in general biology, plant science and environmental biology He has helped the college manage its 124-acre outdoor learning laboratory that includes a remnant Dolomite prairie and calcareous Fen
He earned a B.S degree from Northern Illinois University in 1987 after transferring an A.S Degree from William Rainey Harper College Andy earned a M.S degree in ecology from Illinois State University in
1990 He has been involved in numerous restoration projects over the years including Shoe Factory Road Prairie in Hoffman Estates, Mettler Woods near Clinton, Illinois, Joliet Junior College’s Natural Areas and the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Tristan Shaw
Possibility Place Nursery
7548 W Monee-Manhattan Road
Monee, Illinois 60449
708-534-3988
Tristan is the Nursery Manager and irrigation guru at PPN He has studied horticulture for the past 15 years and has lectured about the nursery industry He oversees the pick-up of orders and day-to-day operations He has worked in the industry for the past 20 years
Andy Stahr, PLA, LEED AP
andys@ecologyllc.com
Principal, Ecology+Vision, LLC
P.O Box 601
Leland, IL 60531
www.ecologyllc.com
P: 815-981-8003
C: 815-751-2470