Home on the Range: Breeding Biology of Prairie-Chickens  

Dr. Jackie Augustine, Audubon of Kansas Executive Director, will discuss the biology of Greater and Lesser Prairie-Chickens, a species that she has been studying for over 20 years. These charismatic birds perform impressive displays to gain mating opportunities. Come here about the rolling prairie, the antics of prairie-chickens, and the challenges of studying and preserving these declining species during this hour-long presentation. \

Learn about the Speaker:   

Dr. Jackie Augustine joined Audubon of Kansas (AOK) in January 2021 as Executive Director.  She received her doctorate degree in biology at Kansas State University studying the mating behavior of Greater Prairie-Chickens.  As Executive Director, Jackie works to support AOK's three-fold mission of advocacy, conservation, and education.  She is also a birdwatcher devoted to providing native plants around her home.