Wildlife Diversity Conference 2009: Wildlife in Full Color
March 4, 2009
Aladdin Shrine Center, Columbus, Ohio
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This conference is supported by the Wildlife Diversity and Endangered Species Program with donations from the state income tax checkoff and sales of the Wildlife Conservation license plate. Thank you for your contributions. We hope you enjoy your day with us.
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| 8:00 |
Registration Opens |
| 9:00 |
Welcome: Kendra Wecker and Brett Beatty,
Moderators, Ohio Division of Wildlife |
| 9:15 |
Ecotourism: the full spectrum of benefits wildlife adds to Ohio
Melinda Huntley, OSU Sea Grant Extension, Tourism Program Director,
Executive Director, Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail |
| 10:00 |
Eastern Red Bat: colorful chiropteran
Katrina Schultes, Wildlife Biologist, Wayne National Forest |
| 10:30 |
Break |
| 11:00 |
American Burying Beetle: still carrion on?
Dave Horn, PhD, Executive Director, Ohio Biological Survey |
| 11:30 |
Honeybee status in Ohio: should we be concerned?
Jim Tew, PhD, The Ohio State University |
| 12:00 |
Lunch (meal by prior reservation or on your own) |
| 1:15 |
Smooth and Rough Green snakes: finally, green is in!
Doug Wynn, Herpetologist, Westerville North High School |
| 1:45 |
Cerulean Warblers: from Ohio to Venezuela
Amanda Rodewald, PhD, The Ohio State University |
| 2:15 |
Break |
| 2:30 |
Indigo Bunting: and other amazing migratory songbirds
Andrew Vitz, PhD, Banding Coordinator, Powdermill Nature Reserve |
| 3:00 |
Violets: more than just a pretty face for wildlife
Harvey Ballard, PhD, Ohio University |
| 3:30 |
Wrap Up |
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We have a hot sit-down luncheon (lemon chicken, roasted red potatoes,
salad, dessert, beverage) on site for those who pre-register, $16.00. We
hope you'll join us and take advantage of the opportunity to visit with
other attendees and our speakers. There are also several restaurants within
a short driving distance.
PLEASE NOTE: No outside food is allowed in the Aladdin.
The Aladdin Shriners' Complex is located at 3850 Stelzer Road just south of Morse Road. From I-270 E, exit at Morse Road and go west 1/2 mile, turning left onto Stelzer Road.
Map to Aladdin Shriners' Complex
Pre-registration is highly recommmended and is $25.00 if paid before
February 25, 2009. Registration after that date will be $35.00.
The registration fee includes all breaks and handout materials. The luncheon
is available ONLY with pre-registration. Fees are nonrefundable; if
you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute.
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