Lecture Series: The Grassland Birds of Freshkills Park (11/8)

THE GRASSLAND BIRDS OF FRESHKILLS PARK
Monday, November 8, 7-8pm
By Dr. Shannon Curley and José Ramírez-Garofalo
Temperate grasslands are globally imperiled, suffering from habitat loss, land conversion, and lack of protection. Consequently, grassland birds are among the most substantially declining North American birds. Dr. Shannon Curley and José Ramírez-Garofalo will present findings from their work at Freshkills Park in Staten Island, a nearly 2,000 acre reclaimed landfill that has now become the home of various grassland specialists like Grasshopper Sparrows, Eastern Meadowlarks, and Sedge Wrens. Learn all about their on-going research and conservation successes in this maturing grassland habitat with this virtual presentation. RSVP is required for this virtual event. No limit. Free