November Speaker Series: Melissa Schindler, Bioindication: Amplifying Wildlife’s Voice

About this event

Join the Piasa Palisades Sierra Club on November 10th at the Old Bakery Beer Company, where Melissa Schindler will discuss Bioindication: Amplifying Wildlife’s Voice.

The talk will include an introduction to bioindication, including its definition, importance, and history throughout the public and scientific community. She will discuss her journey in ecology and bioindication both in community science and her professional career. Specific examples will be included of her work and other research on indicator species and their role in ecology and conservation. The wrap-up will dive into the need and importance of community science and highlight ways the public can participate.

Melissa is a wildlife ecologist whose primary focus is to serve as a steward for the protection of species and habitat diversity.

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Conservation Biology and her Master of Science in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Central Missouri. Melissa has served as a Research Specialist with the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center for 5 years. Much of her time is spent surveying organisms that are extraordinarily sensitive to their environment to help inform species conservation status, habitat quality, and habitat management.

For nearly 20 years, Melissa has remained an advocate for and a participant in Community Science.

Signup Instructions: Please arrive in time to order your food (optional, self-pay) and be seated by 6:30 pm

Additional Directions: Our Speaker Series is set up in OBB's Private Event Space