Anna Scheidel
Ecologist, Prairie and Woodlands
Phone:
(847) 242-6312
Selected Professional Associations:
- Illinois Native Plant Society
Research Interests:
- Prairie community ecology
- Hemiparasite community effects
- Seed mix design
- Invasive species management
Statement:
I kill weeds, pick seeds, and burn prairies! Specifically, I assist the managing ecologists in maintaining the prairies and woodlands within the Chicago Botanic Garden through invasive species removal and native seed collection/planting. I engage in prescribed burning and vegetation monitoring. My role includes empowering our seasonal crew in their day-to-day fieldwork.
In my spare time, I lead stewardship workdays at Sante Fe Prairie Nature Preserve in Hodgkins, IL. Educating students and the public about ecological restoration is incredibly important, which is why I participate in Skype a Scientist to connect with classrooms around the world.
Selected Publications:
Scheidel, Anna, and Victoria Borowicz. "Effects of Hemiparasites in Grassland Restorations Are Not Universal." Diversity 16.2 (2024): 102.
Scheidel, Anna Marie. Evaluating the Multi-Level Community Effects of Root Hemiparasites in Northern Illinois. Illinois State University, 2021.