Sophie Steppe is a master’s student studying ecosystem science and management at the University of Michigan with a background in ecology. She has studied urban ecosystems in Louisville, wildfire restoration throughout the sagebrush steppe, and forests around the Midwest. Sophie now focuses on how to manage natural areas in agricultural landscapes, creating a management plan that brings the benefits of natural ecosystems to agricultural areas while accounting for the realities of running an agricultural business.
TSN Conference 2025:
- January 23rd, 2025 (Thursday) // 3:05 pm – 4:05 pm // Room 103 // “Natural Area Stewardship Planning: Freeman Environmental Education Center and Nature and Nurture Farm”