At the Ecological Society of America’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Md., Aug. 10–15, urban ecology will be front and center — fitting for a city that has long been a hub for research on nature in urban environments. Reflecting the meeting’s theme, “Ecology is Everywhere,” this growing field recognizes that cities are not just places where nature is degraded, but also where ecological processes thrive and evolve in unique ways.
Urban ecology explores how people and biodiversity interact in densely populated landscapes, and how urban ecosystems offer valuable services and insights. Presentations at the meeting cover a wide range of topics, including strategies for urban tree planting, pollinator behavior in city settings, the ecology of residential yards, and the role of urban farms and green spaces. Others link urban ecology to environmental justice and examine the lives of urban wildlife — highlighting how cities are not only habitats for humans, but for nature too.
ESA invites staff journalists, freelance journalists, student journalists and press officers to register for free as media attendees up to and throughout the week of the Annual Meeting. For eligibility information, please visit ESA’s press registration credential policy page .
Members of the media will have access to all scientific sessions at the conference and to a press room where they can enjoy refreshments, internet access, a printer and an interview area.
Location: Room 330, Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Press Room hours:
Sunday, August 10: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET
Monday, August 11: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
Tuesday, August 12: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
Wednesday, August 13: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
Thursday, August 14: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
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The Ecological Society of America, founded in 1915, is the world’s largest community of professional ecologists and a trusted source of ecological knowledge, committed to advancing the understanding of life on Earth. The 8,000 member Society publishes six journals and a membership bulletin and broadly shares ecological information through policy, media outreach and education initiatives. The Society’s Annual Meeting attracts 4,000 attendees and features the most recent advances in ecological science. Visit the ESA website at https://www.esa.org
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