Save the Eagle Day
January 10
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January 22-26, 2018, Jacksonville Zoo, Florida
ZACC Semiannual conferenceThe mission of the Zoos & aquariums: committing to conservation conference is to encourage and promote increased involvement of zoos and aquariums in support of field conservation - locally, nationally and internationally.
ZACC conferences bring together field researchers and zoo colleagues every two years enabling them to network, forge relationships and work together to mutually benefit and protect wildlife species and wild places. |
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February 7 and 8, 2018, San Antonio Zoo, TX
Animal Training WorkshopSan Antonio Zoo will be hosting its third annual Animal Training Workshop.
Speakers: Barbara Heidenreich, LynnLee Schmidt, and Tricia Dees, with more to come. Registration is just $195 per person and space is LIMITED. Registration includes entry fee, transportation to and from hotel, a light breakfast and lunch on both workshop days, plus a special dinner on the night of the first evening (February 7, 2018). *Registration closes January 26, 2018. |
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February 12-17, 2018, Wheeling, WV
Avian Management, Biology, & ConservationAvian Management, Biology and Conservation will enhance your effectiveness as a bird keeper and avian program leader. A major goal of the class is to teach critical thinking techniques that lead to informed decisions regarding the future of avian collections. Students will be given a variety of tools, techniques and best practices to provide a foundation for understanding and meeting current challenges in avian management.
Early Bird Registration is $875 for AZA Individual Members and $975 for Non-members until 12 weeks before class begins. After that regular rates are $975 for AZA members and $1075 for Non-members.
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March 24-29, 2018, Jacksonville, FL
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April 6-8, 2018, Powdermill Avian Research Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Motus Technology Workshop
Powdermill Avian Research Center is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a workshop on Motus technology beginning 5pm Friday April 6th, and ending 2pm Sunday April 8th.
The workshop will be held at Powdermill Nature Reserve, the field station of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Pittsburgh) located in the beautiful mountains of Western Pennsylvania near Rector.
The workshop is aimed towards those with little or no experience utilizing nanotags and the Motus Wildlife Network. Participants will gain hands on experience setting up a Motus station and attaching nanotags to live birds (for participants sub-permitted to band birds). Presentations will focus on project planning, examples of how the network has been used for research, and limitations of the technology. Workshop registration is $50 and includes meals Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, and shared housing in modest cabins on property free of charge (bring your own linens). If you wish to stay elsewhere, standard accommodations are available at several nearby hotels for approximately $100 per night. Participants will be responsible for their own transportation.
If you are interested in attending, please fill out the following google form: https://goo.gl/forms/4xws22tyFXpyeFNB3.
The workshop will be held at Powdermill Nature Reserve, the field station of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Pittsburgh) located in the beautiful mountains of Western Pennsylvania near Rector.
The workshop is aimed towards those with little or no experience utilizing nanotags and the Motus Wildlife Network. Participants will gain hands on experience setting up a Motus station and attaching nanotags to live birds (for participants sub-permitted to band birds). Presentations will focus on project planning, examples of how the network has been used for research, and limitations of the technology. Workshop registration is $50 and includes meals Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, and shared housing in modest cabins on property free of charge (bring your own linens). If you wish to stay elsewhere, standard accommodations are available at several nearby hotels for approximately $100 per night. Participants will be responsible for their own transportation.
If you are interested in attending, please fill out the following google form: https://goo.gl/forms/4xws22tyFXpyeFNB3.
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April 9-14, 2018, Tuscon, AZ
American Ornithology Conference 2018Please join us for the 136th annual meeting of American Ornithology and the second annual meeting of the American Ornithological Society, to be held in Tucson, Arizona, 9-14 April 2018. Following our long legacy, this meeting once again will offer a great opportunity for sharing and discussing scientific research in all areas involving birds. The meeting will place special emphasis on research and conservation focused on our 2018 meeting theme of Celebrating Connections: Birds Across Borders.
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International Migratory Bird Day
May 12
Endangered Species
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May 20
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7 – 9 June, 2018, Chattanooga, TN
Wilson Ornithological SocietyWOS will hold its next annual meeting jointly with the Association of Field Ornithologists at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, TN.
Inexpensive room blocks will be available at the attached Marriot Chattanooga Downtown and the nearby Days Inn Chattanooga-Rivergate. Chattanooga is a family-friendly location with lots of activities in the downtown areas and a plethora of local eateries. |
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Dr. Reed Bowman of Archbold Biological Station will deliver the 2018 Margaret Morse Nice lecture. His presentation will celebrate 50 years of long-term research on Florida Scrub-Jays.
American Eagle Day
June 20
IAATE Webinar - Ambassador Owls with Steve Martin
The International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE) would like to invite you to attend a webinar led by Steve Martin, President and CEO of Natural Encounters, Inc. His topic is "An Ambassador Owl Conundrum; To Parent-rear or Human-rear? A Complicated Question" and will cover considerations when selecting an ambassador owl for your programs. The webinar is scheduled for Monday, June 25 and will begin promptly at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.
We would love to have you join us for this exciting and important discussion. To do so you will need to register for the webinar using the link below. Make sure to register now if you know you would like to participate, as there are only 100 available slots for participants. This webinar is free to participate in and we would love to have you join us.
If you have any questions about the webinar or registration process, please feel free to contact iaatewebinar@gmail.com
Register for the webinar now!
If you have any questions about the webinar or registration process, please feel free to contact iaatewebinar@gmail.com
Register for the webinar now!
Owl Awareness Day
August 4
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August 8-11, 2017, Centro de Eventos y Convenciones del Iguazú, Hotel Amerian, Puerto Iguazú, Misiones Province, Argentina
Association of Field Ornithologists Annual MeetingThis will be Association of Field Ornithologists’ XCV meeting, the XXIV Congresso Brasileiro de Ornitología and the XVII Reunión Argentina de Ornitología. We will also be celebrating the 100 years of Aves Argentinas.
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Saturday, September 1, 2018
Internation Vulture Awareness DayThe first Saturday in September each year is International Vulture Awareness Day.
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Threatened Species Day
September 7
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October 7-11, 2018, Cleveland, OH
The Wildlife Society Annual ConferenceThis year our conference travels to Cleveland, Ohio, to celebrate our 25 years of educational conferences. Each year our conference grows with more educational and networking sessions, and 2018 is no exception. We anticipate our biggest conference to date, as members from across North America gather to celebrate our 25th Annual Conference.
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October 23rd and 24th, 2018; Optional: Zoo Day on Oct 22nd and additional evening workshops
The Working Bird Husbandry Workshop hosted by Zoo Atlanta
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Why Attend:
This two-day, hands-on workshop will be targeted toward newer staff working in a free flight environment as well as managers looking to start free flight programs.
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Who's Teaching?
Rebecca Young, Asst. Curator of Ambassador Animals Dr. Sam Rivera, DVM, MS DABVP (avian), DACZM, DECZM(ZHM) Senior Director of Animal Health Additional presenters and workshop leaders!! |
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October 8-12, 2018, Detroit, MI
From Good Care to Great Welfare WorkshopDetroit Zoological Society's Center for Zoo and Aquarium Animal Welfare and Ethics
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The Detroit Zoological Society's Center for Zoo and Aquarium Animal Welfare and Ethics is offering an immersive five-day workshop October 8-12, 2018 for professionals working with and around captive animals. The workshop is designed to help participants better understand animals' perspectives and experiences, address the challenges captivity imposes on animal welfare, and develop the skills necessary to assess and improve overall well-being. Participants will learn to develop and implement animal welfare programs that meet the AZA accreditation standards. The workshop is comprised of lectures, discussions, group projects and hands-on exercises at the Detroit Zoo.
This course is designed for animal care professionals employed by accredited organizations that promote excellent animal welfare, such as those accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, other regional zoo and aquarium accrediting bodies (e.g., Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums, European Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
For more information and to apply, please visit www.czaw.org/events or email us at czaw@dzs.org.
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November 13-17 2018, Kruger National Park, Nombulo Mdluli Conference Centre, South Africa
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Visit a Zoo Day
December 27
