New Illustrated Glossary

Conservation Research Institute is pleased to offer an addition to the Flora of the Chicago Region, A Floristic and Ecological Synthesis – an illustrated glossary. You can find a download for the glossary on our EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS page.

Ongoing Research Projects

Updates and new projects can be found on our RESEARCH PROJECTS page including Dr. Wilhelm's project, Lichens of the Southern Lake Michigan Region and Laura Rericha - Anchor's project, The Bees of the Southern Lake Michigan Region.

2021 Site Assessments

CRI Site Assessments will be starting up again in the 2021 growing season. They are conducted by Dr. Wilhelm and his research team. There is limited availability in 2021. For more information check out our SITE ASSESSMENT AND FQA page.

"Andrena aliciae" - Photograph by Laura Rericha-Anchor

"Coelioxys galactiae"