Emerging Scientist Lecture | Grassland Bird Conservation: Applying Research to Develop Practical Solutions

Emerging Scientist Lecture | Grassland Bird Conservation: Applying Research to Develop Practical Solutions

Virginia Working Landscapes’ Graduate Research Fellow Bernadette Rigley shared preliminary findings from her research on the behavioral ecology and conservation of grassland birds. Bernadette, a PhD candidate at George Mason University and VWL Graduate Research Fellow, is studying the seasonal behaviors of grassland birds—including how they live, breed, and migrate—and how these behaviors are shaped by land management practices. Her research […]

Emerging Scientist Lecture: Recognizing and Restoring Virginia’s Northern Piedmont Grasslands

Join Virginia Working Landscapes’ Graduate Research Fellow Jordan Coscia as she reveals preliminary findings from her research on recognizing and restoring Virginia’s Northern Piedmont Grasslands. Jordan, a PhD student at Virginia Tech and VWL Graduate Research Fellow, is conducting research on the impacts of grassland establishment and management on native plant communities. In addition, Jordan is building collaborations with partners […]