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Gopherus Gathering - Georgia
10/3/2008 - 10/4/2008
NEWS RELEASE
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
14 May 2008
2008 GOPHER TORTOISE COUNCIL MEETING
Announcement and Call for Papers
When: October 3 and 4, 2008
Where; Oceanside Inn and Suites, Jekyll Island, Georgia
Please join us for the Annual meeting of the Gopher Tortoise Council at Jekyll Island, Georgia. The meeting will feature a special session on Friday of presentations on Wildlife and Ecosystem Health, with confirmed presentations by Elliot Jacobson, Sonya Hernandez Divers, Charles Innis, Steven H. Divers, Terry Norton, John Maerz, Scott Connelly, Nancy Stedman, Lori Wendland, Matt Aresco, Kimberely Andrews, and Greg Lewbart. Saturday the scientific program continues with contributed presentations and posters on any topic relating to the Gopher Tortoise and the longleaf pine ecosystem.
There will be plenty of time for relaxing and socializing, and enjoying good food and drink at a Low Country Boil Friday night and a Barbecue Saturday night. Also, a tour of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center will be offered Friday evening.
For more information and registration information, please visit the Gopher Tortoise Council's website below.
Margaret S. Gunzburger, PhD
Ecologist, Nokuse Plantation
13292 County Highway 3280
Bruce, Florida 32455
(850) 585-3297
phaeognathus@gmail.com
http://www.gophertortoisecouncil.org/events.php
7/22/2009 - 7/27/2009
The massive joint annual meeting of the American Society of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists, Herpetologists League, and Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles will be held at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower in Portland, Oregon. Access the web site below for more information.
http://www.dce.ksu.edu/conf/jointmeeting/schedule.shtml
KHS 35th Meeting - Wichita
11/8/2008 - 11/9/2008
All scientific paper sessions for the Kansas Herpetological Society 35th Annual Meeting will be held in the William Penn Building on the Friends University campus, Wichita, Kansas, on 8-9 November 2008. Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Ronald M. Bonett, University of Tulsa. Topic will be Brook Salamanders of the genus Eurycea.
Remember: There will be the traditional auction at the Sedgwick County Zoo on Saturday night (8 November) to support the KHS; beer is free, soft drinks for the younger folks in attendance.
http://www.cnah.org/khs/AnnualMeetingInfo.html
9/4/2008 - 9/6/2008
2008 MIDWEST PARC ANNUAL MEETING
When: 4-6 September 2008
Where: YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln, Blue Grass, Iowa
Beyond Identification . . . On to Implementation
Worldwide declines of amphibian, turtle, and reptile populations have been well documented and publicized. What is being done to reverse these trends in the Midwest? Come find out, as Midwest PARC moves beyond identification of the threats facing native populations, and on to implementation of solutions. Presentations will focus on programs that have benefited herpetological biodiversity and how these can become models for successful conservation throughout the region. From the construction of vernal pools and wildlife passages under roadways, to successful repatriation and outreach programs, the Midwest is full of individuals, agencies, and organizations that are making a difference -- Midwest PARC wants to highlight these projects and people.
Field Opportunities: In celebration of the dedication of the nation's first Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Area (http://www.inhf.org/mag07summer/arca.htm), Midwest PARC will be leading an all day bioblitz of the area on 4 September. Space is limited for this event, so register now asap.
Cost: Organizers have made every attempt to keep costs to a minimum to encourage a wide range of particpants. Registration includes lodging for two nights (4 and 5 September) at Camp Abe Lincoln and six meals (dinner on the 4th through lunch on the 6th) for just $99.00. Student registration is just $74. For those wishing to participate in the bioblitz, lodging on 3 September and breakfast and lunch on the 4th is also available for a modest cost.
Registration: On-line below.
NOTE: Registration closes on 1 August; late registration is not an option.
DRAFT Agenda
Wednesday, 3 September
BioBlitzers check in at camp (optional)
Thursday, 4 September
BioBlitz of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Area (space is limited for this event)
Check in at camp
Dinner and evening social (open to all)
Friday, 5 September
Presentations and Discussion
Saturday, 6 September
Breakout/working groups
Adjourn after lunch
For questions, please contact Midwest PARC Co-chairs:
Greg Lipps
greglipps@aol.com
or
Bob Brodman
bobb@saintjoe.edu
http://www.regonline.com/MWPARC
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