Have you ever wondered what America’s landscapes may have looked like before European settlers arrived? Here in Virginia, scientists have made the fascinating discovery that much of the land was grasslands! 

On Wednesday, February 25 at 7pm EST, Bert Harris, a botanist and co-director of the Clifton Institute, will tell us about their recent research that found remnant Piedmont grasslands are the most diverse plant communities in Virginia. He’ll talk about the Institute’s 100-acre grassland restoration experiment to convert non-native fields to native meadows. He’ll finish by discussing the Virginia Native Seed Project that has the goal of making seeds with local genetics available commercially.

Bert’s talk will last approximately 50 minutes, and then we’ll open the floor up for questions and discussion.

If you're unable to attend the webinar live, please register and a recording will be shared after the event.