Six postdoctoral scientists will advance research to protect and increase biodiversity in Chicago and beyond.

Evanston Roundtable features Liza Lehrer and Lincoln Park Zoo’s bat monitoring project.

CHICAGO, IL – May 7, 2024–Today, the Walder Foundation announced five 2024 Biota Award recipients. Now in its third year, the Biota Awards continue to advance early-career researchers who are working to understand, protect, and restore the unique and diverse ecosystems in Chicago and around the world.

SKOKIE, IL - Today, the Walder Foundation announced the five 2023 Biota Award recipients whose research aims to understand, protect, and restore biodiversity in Chicago and around the world.

SKOKIE, Ill. (March 30, 2022) – Walder Foundation announced today the five Biota Award recipients whose research aims to restore, protect and conserve biodiversity in the Chicago region and around the world.

Philanthropy News Digest covers the Walder Foundation’s announcement of its 2024 Biota Awardees, recognizing pioneering biodiversity research.

A WTTW article investigates Chicago researchers' push for native plant-based lawn alternatives to replace environmentally taxing turf grass.