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7/23/2008 - 7/28/2008
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 McGill University in Montreal, Canada. 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 Biology 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 to support the KHS on Saturday night; 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
6/5/2008 - 6/8/2008
NEWS RELEASE
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
7 March 2008
SOUTHWEST PARC ANNUAL MEETING
The 2008 SW PARC meeting is being held in conjunction with the Horned Lizard Conservation Society (HLCS) and Texas Herpetological Society (THS) partners. The Joint SW PARC-HLCS-THS meeting will take place in Austin, Texas, on 5-8 June 2008.
This year’s meeting theme is Herpetofaunal Conservation on Private Lands, although many diverse reptile, turtle and/or amphibian conservation issues will be discussed. An agenda can be downloaded from
http://chelydra.unm.edu/swparc/meetings.html
The meeting is open to anyone interested in reptile, turtle, or amphibian conservation in the southwestern U.S., Hawaii or Mexico. State and federal agencies, tribes, researchers, enthusiasts, zoos, museums, non-profit or conservation organizations, private sector or industry representatives are all welcome and encouraged to attend.
Early registration is $50 for students and $65 for professionals. Single day registration is also available for $30. Registration includes breaks Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a hosted social/poster session with refreshments on Friday evening and lunch on Saturday.
Please visit the web site below for details on the agenda, meeting location, hotels, registration, call for abstracts, sponsors and exhibitors.
Please contact Gad Perry at
gad.perry@ttu.edu
if you have any questions or need registration forms.
Paulette Conrad
Nevada Department of Wildlife
http://chelydra.unm.edu/swparc/
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