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10/7/2010 - 10/10/2010
CNAH ANNOUNCEMENT
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
28 July 2010
32ND ANNUAL GOPHER TORTOISE COUNCIL MEETING
When: 7-10 October 2010
Where: Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, Alabama
Registration Deadline is 20 August (link to registration below). Hotel: Lodging is included in registration packages (link below).
Preliminary Agenda:
Thursday, 7 October: GTC Business Meeting
Friday, 8 October: Special Alabama Session and Panel Discussion Regarding the Potential Implications of a Range-wide Federal Listing
Friday will kick off with a keynote presentation by Craig Guyer (Auburn University) followed by presentations highlighting tortoise and longleaf pine research and conservation in Alabama. In the afternoon, a panel discussion will convene to discuss how a federal listing will influence various stakeholders. A question and answer session will allow the audience to participate.
Saturday, 9 October: Ecology and Habitat Conservation and Ray Ashton Tribute
Conference sessions will focus on traditional meeting topics, such as gopher tortoise ecology, commensal species ecology, and upland habitat conservation efforts. On Saturday afternoon, we will remember a gopher tortoise conservation pioneer.
Saturday Evening Social: Join us Saturday night on-site for beverages and the musical stylings of Olin Howlin, an Auburn favorite.
We were able to keep costs for our meeting low by creating registration packages, please select one that best fits your schedule. All packages include Gopher Tortoise Council Meeting Registration (Use PayPal to pay, you may do so below the package descriptions). Send an email to
davidasteen@gmail.com
with questions.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION AVAILABLE BELOW.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION HERE:
http://www.annualgtcmeeting.com/
http://www.gophertortoisecouncil.org/events.php
7/6/2011 - 7/11/2011
The massive joint 2011 annual meeting of the American Society of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists, Herpetologists League, and Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Access the web site below for more information.
A modern checklist of the amphibians, reptiles, and turtles of Minnesota can be viewed online at
http://www.cnah.org/state_nameslist.asp?state_id=22
http://www.dce.ksu.edu/conf/jointmeeting/schedule.shtml
8/16/2010 - 8/19/2010
CNAH ANNOUNCEMENT
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
16 April 2010
CHELONIAN CONFERENCE IN FLORIDA
The Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) and the IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group are pleased to announce a joint symposium.
When: 16-19 August 2010
Where: Orlando, Florida
This is the 8th annual conference hosted by the TSA, and has become the world’s largest gathering of tortoise and freshwater turtle biologists in the world. As the tradition continues, we are grateful for the generous support of our conference title sponsor, ZooMed. This promises to be a major international conference, with over 100 presentations. We have many special sessions arranged including:
Community Ecology of Turtles: Daren Riedle
Florida Turtles: Conservation Challenges and Opportunities: George Heinrich
Softshells: Peter Praschag
Survey Methods for Terrestrial Turtles/Tortoises with workshop on field tools (GPS, PDA, Burrow Cams, etc.) and Line Distance Sampling demo: Lora Smith and Jonathon Stober
For more information, including the Call for Papers, visit the conference page on the TSA website below.
http://www.turtlesurvival.org/get-involved/2010-conference
Diamondback Terrapin - La
11/12/2010 - 11/14/2010
CNAH ANNOUNCEMENT
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
21 July 2010
DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN SYMPOSIUM
Call for papers
The 5th National Symposium on the Ecology, Status, and Conservation of the Diamondback Terrapin is announced.
Where: LUMCON W. J. DeFelice Marine Center, Chauvin, Louisiana
When: 12-14 November 2010
The Diamondback Terrapin Working Group is made up of individuals from academic, scientific, regulatory and private institutions/organizations working to promote the conservation of the Diamondback Terrapin, the preservation of intact, wild terrapin populations and their associated ecosystems throughout their range. DTWG is committed to and supports research, management, conservation, and education efforts with the above goals in mind.
This conference is a forum for the presentation of current information on Diamondback Terrapin research and conservation. In addition to updating colleagues on current research, the conference can serve as a forum to identify research needs, foster friendships, and rekindle interest in terrapins by bringing people with diverse backgrounds together. All interested individuals are invited.
We are accepting abstracts for oral papers and posters from now until 1 October 2010. Posters will be on display on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning. The poster session will be on Saturday afternoon. Presentations are planned to be 20 minutes in total length (15 min. presentation, 5 min. questions).
For more information please see the web site below or contact
Dr. Russell Burke
Department of Biology
Hofstra University
516.463.5521
biorlb@hofstra.edu
http://www.dtwg.org
KHS 37th Meeting - Topeka
11/6/2010 - 11/7/2010
All scientific paper sessions for the Kansas Herpetological Society 37th Annual Meeting will be held in the Gary K. Clarke Education Center at the Topeka Zoo, Topeka, Kansas, on 6-7 November 2010. Keynote Speaker TBA. Topic TBA.
Remember: There will be the traditional auction at the Clarke Education Center on Saturday night (6 November) to support the KHS; beer is free, soft drinks for the younger folks in attendance.
http://www.cnah.org/khs/AnnualMeetingInfo.html
8/13/2010 - 8/15/2010
CNAH ANNOUNCEMENT
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
29 March 2010
MIDWEST PARC ANNUAL MEETING
When: 13-15 August 2010
Where: Lorado Taft Field Campus of Northern Illinois University
MEETING THEME: BLANDING’S TURTLE BIOLOGY, CONSERVATION, AND MANAGEMENT
Keynote Address: Dr. Justin Congdon, Professor Emeritus at the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL)
Invited Talks: Invited speakers will discuss a broad range of issues relating to Blanding’s Turtle biology, conservation, and management.
Blanding’s Turtle Status in the Midwest: Short contributed talks will provide updates on conservation status and management actions for each of the Midwest PARC member states. Presenters will synthesize information provided by local experts based on a data template distributed prior to the meeting. See meeting webpage for details.
Contributed Posters: Contributed posters relating to Midwest amphibians, turtles, and reptiles are welcome. See registration form for details.
Breakout Sessions: Breakout sessions will seek to (1) evaluate current Blanding’s Turtle status and management strategies with the goal of sharing that information with the USFWS and state agencies and (2) address current task team objectives. Likely topics include Blanding’s Turtle Status - Information Gaps, Blanding’s Turtle Management - Tactics, Strategies, and Research Needs, Fire and Herpetofauna, Agriculture and Herpetofauna.
Silent Auction: To raise funds for Midwest PARC, a silent auction will run throughout the day on Saturday, August 14. See registration form or meeting website to contribute items.
Social Events: Friday evening, August 13 - Opening reception; Saturday evening, August 14 - Ravenswood Media screening and mixer.
Field Trips: Friday afternoon, August 13 - Richardson Wildlife Foundation (privately owned restoration site 30 mi south of the Taft Campus); Sunday afternoon, August 15 - Nachusa Grasslands (3,000 acre Nature Conservancy reserve 11 mi south of the Taft Campus).
Meeting Site: Lorado Taft Field Campus of Northern Illinois University located 1.5 miles north of Oregon in north central Illinois.
Housing and Meals: Dormitory style housing is available on site. See meeting website for other housing options.
Transportation: A link to directions and map can be found at the meeting website.
Registration: Registration is available online at
https://www.regonline.com/blanding’sturtle
The deadline for early registration is 16 July 2010; late registration is available through 30 July 2010. Reduced registration rates are available to undergraduate and graduate students. Registration includes Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Sunday breakfast and lunch; snacks and beverages; and meeting materials.
More Information is at the web site below.
Meeting Organizer:
Richard B. King
Department of Biological Sciences
Northern Illinois University
rbking@niu.edu
815-753-7833
http://www.mwparc.org/meetings/2010/
8/10/2010 - 8/11/2010
CNAH ANNOUNCEMENT
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
5 February 2010
NE PARC ANNUAL MEETING SET
What: Northeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Annual Meeting
Where: Schoodic Education and Research Center, Acadia National Park, Maine
When: 10-11 August 2010
Call for abstracts: Abstracts are invited for oral and poster presentations at the 12th annual meeting of the Northeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (NEPARC) to be held 10-11 August 2010 at the Schoodic Education and Research Center in Acadia National Park, Maine. For more information about the Center, go to
http://www.nps.gov/acad/serc.htm
NEPARC is an active, diverse, and inclusive partnership dedicated to the conservation of amphibians, reptiles, and turtles and their habitats throughout northeastern North America. Annual meetings are an ideal forum to share current research and conservation initiatives, participate in working group sessions, and to network with like-minded herpetological enthusiasts in the Northeast.
Oral presentations will be approximately 20 minutes in total length (including time for questions). A special poster session and social will be held to facilitate the sharing of ideas and interactions among attendees and presenters. Presentations by students (graduate and undergraduate) are encouraged.
Presentations are invited on all topics related to reptile and amphibian conservation, and are especially solicited for the following topics:
Vernal Pools of the Northeastern North America – Biology, Conservation, and Policy
Other High Priority Herpetofauna Habitats of Northeastern North America
Climate Change: Implications for Northeastern North American Herpetofauna and their Habitats
Disease and Malformation of Northeastern North American Herpetofauna
Due to the structure of the meeting (including working group sessions), there are few speaker slots available and some oral presentations may be asked to consider a poster presentation.
Meeting registration fees are low to encourage participation by all new and existing members of the NEPARC community and will be discounted 50% for any accepted oral presentations. The registration fee schedule follows and includes all meals for both days. Please register for the annual meeting soon at
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/neparc/
Early Registration (before 15 June 2010): $80
Late Registration: $99
Deadline for submission of abstracts to be considered for oral presentations is 28 February 2010. Poster abstracts will be accepted until 15 July 2010. How to submit abstracts. Abstracts must be submitted electronically by sending an email to
neparc-abstracts@comcast.net
Include the abstract as an attachment (Microsoft Word) and identify whether you prefer an oral or poster presentation. If you have questions as to whether your topic is relevant to the meeting, please contact: Dave Golden at
dgolden@hughes.net
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/neparc/Meetings/index.htm
8/5/2010 - 8/6/2010
CNAH ANNOUNCEMENT
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
3 June 2010
SOUTHWEST PARC ANNUAL MEETING
When: 5-6 August 2010
Where: Colorado State University, Fort Collins
The SWPARC annual meeting this year will be on the campus of Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, Colorado. The meeting runs August 5th and 6th and will be followed by training on August 7th and 8th.
The meeting will begin on the first day with a keynote speaker (David Chiszar, University
of Colorado). The second day includes another keynote speaker (Cynthia Carey, University
of Colorado) and working group discussions. The meeting will conclude at 5:00 pm on August 6th followed by a live auction and mixer.
More details, including registration, will be coming soon -- check back at the web site below for the most up-to-date information.
There will be a live auction to benefit SWPARC at the meeting in Fort Collins on August 5-8, 2010. If you have items to donate (books, t-shirts, jewelry, artwork, etc.), please contact Clint Henke at
clint.henke@gmail.com
so that we can plan the auction.
http://www.swparc.org
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