Educational Workshops & Speaking

Starting at $300 plus travel (Exceptions made for Non-Profits and Symposia)

One of our core missions at ARK Ecological Consulting is to bridge the gap between scientific research and public knowledge. Our founder, Austin R. Kelly, is a passionate and experienced educator, having taught numerous courses at the university level and led countless public workshops, classes, and lectures.

We are available to provide engaging, expert-led presentations and classes for landowner groups, conservation organizations, garden clubs, and private events.

Our Educational Services Include:

• Private Landowner Workshops: We can host a private class for you, your family, or your local landowner association on your property. Popular topics include "Native Plant Identification" or "Interpreting Your Land's Ecology."

• Public & Corporate Speaking: Austin is available for speaking engagements and keynote presentations on a wide variety of topics.

• Custom Classes: If you have a specific botanical, wildlife, or ecological topic in mind, we can develop a custom curriculum tailored to your group's needs, from beginner to advanced courses.

Potential Topics Include:

• Introduction to Plant Identification, Taxonomy, Agrostology, or Dendrology

• Wildlife Habitat Management for Species Improvement and Tax Valuation

• The Ecology of Texas - Cross Timbers, Edwards Plateau, Trans-Pecos, or your local ecoregion

• The Science & Practice of Prescribed Burning

• Ecohydrology: How Water Shapes Your Land

• Management and Ecology of Woody Encroachment (Juniper, Mesquite, etc.)

• Integrating Livestock Grazing with Wildlife Goals

• Principles of Ecological Restoration and Reclamation

• Assessing Rangeland and Soil Health

• Invasive Species Identification and Management

• Ecological Economics - How Sustainability is the Best Financier 

• iNaturalist: What It Is and How to Use It for Observing, Learning, and Researching

• And Many More!