Science Under the Stars: Grasslands — Champions of Change

What is it that comes to mind when you think of grasslands? Is it your front lawn? A golf course? Something else? Ecologically, native grasslands are much more complex than you might imagine – they are diverse and teeming with life! Spreading across the Earth millions of years ago, grassland species’ unique adaptations and relationships have allowed them to thrive in the face of environmental pressures. Yet, does their resilience have limits? How might we better understand, protect and harness the power of grasslands? As we settle into a new year and invite change into our own lives, Science Under the Stars welcomes you to join Elena Leander , a Ph.D. student in the Ecology, Evolution and Behavior graduate program, and learn lessons from the grassland biome, a global champion of change.

Schedule:

• 7:00 pm: Kid’s activities and natural history displays of local animals and plants found at Brackenridge Field Laboratory
• 7:15 pm-7:45 pm: Guided tour of the field lab, offering you a unique glimpse into the ongoing field research (wear sturdy shoes and bring water)!
• 8:00 pm: Settle in, because the talk begins now!
• 8:45 pm: Q&A with the speaker

The talk will be held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory.

Science Under the Stars is a free public outreach lecture series in Austin, Texas run by UT graduate students. Events are held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703. Find schedules and links for each event on the SUtS blog, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube channel and Facebook page, or sign up on their listserve to get event notifications.