Welcome to the Nature Talks speakers bureau. This Illinois Audubon Society portal is here to help our members, chapters, affiliates, and like-minded organizations connect with some of the most engaging and dynamic voices in natural resource research and conservation.

Nature Talks, are we listening?

Here you will find some of the regional experts in the natural sciences, from big picture ideas like restoration ecology and climate remediation, researching urban wildlife and endangered species management, to the finer fields including studies of birds, bees, butterflies, lightning bugs, and box turtles. From migration to population dynamics, difficult bird ID to the history of the Illinois Audubon Society, art, science, and entertaining programs abound.

Our goal is to provide a more diverse chorus of voices so you and your organization can more clearly hear the many ways nature inspires and informs our world… because, you know… Nature Talks, and we are listening.

Explore our roster and contact speakers directly. Note that each speaker has listed their travel requirements, fees and other information so you can make informed decisions. Search by speaker name or subject/topic.  When you are ready to schedule a program find information on how to schedule a speaker here.

If you would like to be a speaker on the Nature Talks roster, please contact Brian “Fox” Ellis.