Rethinking Lawns

Exploring Lawn Alternatives for Biodiversity Support, Climate Change Resilience, and infrastructure improvement

WBEZ: Chicago Innovators: The Biota Awards fund biodiversity research in Illinois

WBEZ: Chicago Innovators: The Biota Awards fund biodiversity research in Illinois

Awardees are studying a wide range of topics, from snake populations in the forest preserves to the effect of “burn scars.”

To improve our connection to nature and make Chicago more resilient, the Walder Foundation is funding the research of five early-career Chicago-based scientists through the Biota-Awards.

By Lynnea Domienik

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