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Location: Ohio Historical Society, Columbus, Ohio
Only 1 month left to register for the Ohio Amphibian Research and Conservation Conference (formally the Ohio DAPTF). Co-sponsored by The Ohio Division of Wildlife and the Ohio Biological Survey, presentations will highlight recent research and amphibia! n conservation efforts in Ohio.
In addition, we are pleased to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Jim Bogart, professor emeritus at the University of Guelph, who will be speaking on Ohio's Unisexual Ambystoma salamanders. The registration fee is only $20 ($10 for students) and includes lunch if you register before 22 February.
For more information, including a draft program, presentation abstracts, and registration, go to: http://www.ohioamphibians.com/meeting/index.html
P.O. BOX 21370 • COLUMBUS, OHIO • 43221-0370
PHONE: 614-457-8787 • FAX: 614-457-6005 • E-Mail: Ohiobiosurvey@rrohio.com
Frogs & Toads -- Salamanders & Newts
March 15, 2008
Sponsored by the Ohio Division of Wildlife & Ohio Biological Survey
REGISTRATION FORM (.pdf - Click here) - print doublesided
NEW: PROGRAM AND ABSTRACTS (Click here)
Formerly the Ohio Working Group of the Declining Amphibian Populations Taskforce (DAPTF), this 4th meeting will take place on March 15, 2008 at the The Ohio Historical Society, 1982 Velma Avenue (intersection of I-71 and E. 17th Avenue). Directions are given below.
Invited speakers from the Midwest will present findings of recent research and conservation projects involving Ohio's frogs, toads, and salamanders. In addition, we are pleased to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Jim Bogart, Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, presenting "Unisexual Ambystomid Salamanders in Ohio." If you are interested in learning more about Ohio's amphibians and networking with other herpetologists and naturalists, then be sure to reserve this date and register for this meeting. A limited number of spaces are available for those wishing to present posters relevant to the conference topic.
The Conference will start with setup and registration at 8:30 AM. Paper presentations will commence at 9:00 AM. The auditorium and a display area will be available for oral and poster presentations, respectively. A box lunch will be provided as part of the regular registration fee of $20 ($10 for students). Registrations received after February 22, 2008 and on-site registration fees are the same, but with no lunch. The Conference concludes at 5 PM.
Please let others know about this conference. We hope to see you there!
REGISTRATION FORM (.pdf Click here) - print doublesided
NEW: PROGRAM AND ABSTRACTS (Click here)