Wildlife Diversity Conference 2010: It All Makes Sense!
March 10, 2010
Aladdin Shriners' Center, Columbus, Ohio
Online registration is now closed for this event. You may still register on the day of the event at the Walk-In table.
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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,
Ohio Division of Wildlife |
| 9:15 |
Singing Insects: How to Make SENSE of it All
Wil Hershberger, author, The Songs of Insects
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| 10:00 |
Kids & Conservation: Why Exploring Nearby-Nature May be the Magic TOUCH to Saving the World
Matt Sorrick, Director of The Center for Science Education, Hiram College |
| 10:30 |
Break |
| 11:00 |
The Paddlefish Caviar Market: TASTE vs. Resource Management
Richard Zweifel, PhD, Fisheries Biologist, Ohio Division of Wildlife |
| 11:30 |
Did you HEAR about This? The Roar About the Wild Boar
Craig Hicks, APHIS |
| 12:00 |
Lunch (meal by prior reservation or on your own) |
| 1:15 |
Northern Saw-Whet Owls: SEEing is Believing
Kelly Williams-Sieg, PhD student, Ohio University |
| 1:45 |
Some SCENTS You Never Forget: Tracking the SMELL of Eau de’ Skunk
Stan Gehrt, PhD, The Ohio State University |
| 2:15 |
Break |
| 2:30 |
Making SENSE of a State-wide Survey of Small Mammal Diversity
John D. Harder, PhD, The Ohio State University |
| 3:00 |
Saving CENTS with Wind Power
Keith Lott, Wind Biologist, Ohio Division of Wildlife |
| 3:30 |
Wrap Up |
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We have a sit-down luncheon (turkey croissant, fresh fruit, pasta salad, dessert or vegetarian option) on site for those who pre-register for $13.25. 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 recommended and is $25.00 if paid before February 26, 2010. Registration after that date or on site 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.
Online registration is now closed for this event. You may still register on the day of the event at the Walk-In table.
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