Christopher David Benda

Christopher David Benda is a botanist living in southern Illinois. He coordinates the Plants of Concern Southern Illinois Program for the Chicago Botanic Garden, conducts rare plant surveys for the Shawnee National Forest, and teaches The Flora of Southern Illinois at Southern Illinois University. An accomplished photographer under the moniker Illinois Botanizer, Chris shares his extensive collection of plant photos on his website, illinoisbotanizer.com. He can be reached by email at botanizer@gmail.com.

Website:

https://illinoisbotanizer.com

Contact

Makanda, IL 62958
botanizer@gmail.com
2174174145

Presentation Information

Title

Updating the Illinois Big Tree Register (IBTR)

Subject(s)

Botany, Citizen Science, Endangered/Threatened Species, History/Culture, Natural History, Research

Description

The Illinois Big Tree Register (IBTR) is a statewide outreach program that seeks to discover, record, recognize, and appreciate the largest individuals of our native tree species. Chris Benda will discuss his role in updating the IBTR in 2021/2022 and show photographs of some of the most impressive trees in the state.

Length

50 min

City or Area of Travel

Willing to travel statewide, and beyond.

Fees

$200 plus mileage and lodging if in person

A/V Needs

Projector and screen

Presentation Materials

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