Local scientists and naturalists will discuss efforts to restore native plant and wildlife populations to Front Range ecosystems. Speakers will include researchers from Boulder County Parks and Open Space, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, Colorado Native Plant Society, and the University of Colorado.

Free registration begins at 8 a.m. at the University of Colorado Ecology Dept. Ramaley Auditorium, opposite the main entrance to Norlin Library.

Please consider taking human-powered or public transportation. Parking is limited.

This year's symposium is dedicated to the memory of raptor rehabilitator Sigrid Ueblacker.  Donations collected at the symposium will benefit the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Foundation. 

Symposium sponsors: Boulder County Nature Association, Boulder County Audubon Society, Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Boulder County Parks and Open Space, Colorado Native Plant Society, University of Colorado.

• 8:00: Free registration
• 9:00-9:15: Jeff Mitton, Steve Jones, and Rich Koopmann. Introduction and Remembrance of Sigrid.
• 9:15-10:00: David Buckner, ESCO Associates. "Perspectives on restoration: Past, present, and future".
• 10-10:45: Clinton Francis, CU. "Cumulative consequences of noise pollution on natural communities: Impacts on Birds and Beyond."
• 11:00-11:45: Chad Julian, Boulder County Parks and Open Space. "Front Range ponderosa pine forest restoration."
• 11:45-12:30: Jeff Connor, Rocky Mountain National Park. " Restoration of four high-altitude lakes inundated by dams"
• 12:30-1:45pm: Complimentary buffet lunch
• 1:45-2:30: Alan Carpenter, John Giordanengo, and Ed Self, Wildland Restoration Volunteers. "Obliteration and restoration of OHV roads in Colorado: Tried and true treatments".
• 2:30-3:15: Claire Deleo, Boulder County Parks and Open Space.  "Going local: native seed collection and increase from Boulder County."
• 3:15-4:00: Tom Grant, CSU.  "Innovative restoration methods"