Wild Things 2007 Conference
Saturday, March 3, Northeastern Illinois University

You are invited to a daylong conference that brings together the region's best experts, most dedicated volunteers, and anyone interested in nature. Technical presentations and interactive workshops will explore the latest in natural areas preservation, wildlife protection and monitoring. Technical presentations and interactive workshops will explore the latest in natural areas preservation, wildlife protection and monitoring. The conference is organized in "tracks" designed for everyone from beginners to experts. There is special focus on empowering citizen scientists, stewards and advocates with information, networking and good ideas.

Wild Things will feature more than 80 large and small group sessions drawn from real life experiences covering everything from the nitty-gritty of habitat management, botany, and zoology to advocacy, education, art, culture, history, and backyard and neighborhood ecology. It's a great opportunity to listen, ask questions, and contribute to the effort to conserve the natural ecosystems and habitats of the greater Chicagoland area. Northeastern Illinois University is located at 5500 North St. Louis Ave., Chicago. Chicago Audubon Society is a sponsor of the Wild Things Conference. Please stop by our booth at the conference. For more information on registration and workshop schedules, visit the Wild Things Conference web site.