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Turtle Intensives ~ March 4th meeting @Hofstra
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Sparking conversations and the exchange of ideas among those dedicated to the conservation of wild turtle populations.
Turtle Intensive@Hofstra University
March 4th, 9 am - 5 pm
Room 216 Breslin Hall (see map below)
$20-40 suggested donation (if budget is tight, no worries)
Space is limited, please RSVP @
[email protected]
Preliminary Schedule
9:00 ‐ 9:30–––Set up and Welcome
9:30 ‐10:00–––Instructions for breakout groups
10:00 ‐ 11:00––Morning breakout sessions
11:00 ‐ 12:00––Reconvene to share breakout summaries
12:00 - 1:00–––Lunch
1:00 ‐ 2:30––––Keynote: Dr. Charles Innis – Chelonian Reproductive/Egg Issues (bio below)
2:30 - 2:45––––break
2:45 - 3:45––––Afternoon breakout sessions
3:45 - 4:45––––Reconvene to share breakout summaries
4:45 - 5:00––––Wrap up and future plans for Turtle Intensives
Break out topic sessions may include:
* Is there a sustainable take for any chelonian species?
* Red Eared Slider - Solutions to abundance and inappropriate release
* Turtles in the classroom
* Biosecurity - ways to get the word out
Previous topics:
* Complex relationship between the pet trade and conservation
* Wildlife rehabilitation facilities as critical control points for infectious diseases
* Emerging diseases and pathogens
* Head starting and over-winter care of hatchlings
* Subsidized meso-predators
* Release site evaluation
* Repatriation, reintroduction, and translocation
Seeking Session Leaders:
Please let me know if you interested in co-leading.
[email protected]
Keynote: Chelonian reproduction/egg issues
Dr. Charles Innis received his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Cornell University in 1990 and his doctorate in veterinary medicine (VMD) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. He worked with small animals and exotics in private practice from 1995-2005, and has been working full time at New England Aquarium since 2005, where he is currently the Director of Animal Health. He holds adjunct teaching positions at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Connecticut Department of Pathobiology, and Mount Ida College. Dr. Innis is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group, the IUCN Marine Turtle Specialist Group, and is Past President of the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians.
Snacks and beverages provided. Please bring a sack lunch.
Other turtle related meetings and workshops
National Wildlife Rehabilitation conference - March 7-11 Williamsburg VA
Fourth International Ranavirus Consortium - June 7th-10th, Budapest
Northeastern Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (NEPARC) - Aug. 8-10, Pambroke, VA
If you have any further questions, please email or give me a call.
Patricia Johnson
[email protected]
www.TurtleAdvocate.org
347-242-7058
Turtle Advocate
P.O. Box 412
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
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Turtle Intensives ~ March 4th meeting @Hofstra
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http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=6d858c35afc24d83d8524ea52&id=8e7fb2961e&e=fdcfe7efde
Sparking conversations and the exchange of ideas among those dedicated to the conservation of wild turtle populations.
Turtle Intensive@Hofstra University
March 4th, 9 am - 5 pm
Room 216 Breslin Hall (see map below)
$20-40 suggested donation (if budget is tight, no worries)
Space is limited, please RSVP @
[email protected]
Preliminary Schedule
9:00 ‐ 9:30–––Set up and Welcome
9:30 ‐10:00–––Instructions for breakout groups
10:00 ‐ 11:00––Morning breakout sessions
11:00 ‐ 12:00––Reconvene to share breakout summaries
12:00 - 1:00–––Lunch
1:00 ‐ 2:30––––Keynote: Dr. Charles Innis – Chelonian Reproductive/Egg Issues (bio below)
2:30 - 2:45––––break
2:45 - 3:45––––Afternoon breakout sessions
3:45 - 4:45––––Reconvene to share breakout summaries
4:45 - 5:00––––Wrap up and future plans for Turtle Intensives
Break out topic sessions may include:
* Is there a sustainable take for any chelonian species?
* Red Eared Slider - Solutions to abundance and inappropriate release
* Turtles in the classroom
* Biosecurity - ways to get the word out
Previous topics:
* Complex relationship between the pet trade and conservation
* Wildlife rehabilitation facilities as critical control points for infectious diseases
* Emerging diseases and pathogens
* Head starting and over-winter care of hatchlings
* Subsidized meso-predators
* Release site evaluation
* Repatriation, reintroduction, and translocation
Seeking Session Leaders:
Please let me know if you interested in co-leading.
[email protected]
Keynote: Chelonian reproduction/egg issues
Dr. Charles Innis received his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Cornell University in 1990 and his doctorate in veterinary medicine (VMD) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. He worked with small animals and exotics in private practice from 1995-2005, and has been working full time at New England Aquarium since 2005, where he is currently the Director of Animal Health. He holds adjunct teaching positions at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Connecticut Department of Pathobiology, and Mount Ida College. Dr. Innis is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group, the IUCN Marine Turtle Specialist Group, and is Past President of the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians.
Snacks and beverages provided. Please bring a sack lunch.
Other turtle related meetings and workshops
National Wildlife Rehabilitation conference - March 7-11 Williamsburg VA
Fourth International Ranavirus Consortium - June 7th-10th, Budapest
Northeastern Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (NEPARC) - Aug. 8-10, Pambroke, VA
If you have any further questions, please email or give me a call.
Patricia Johnson
[email protected]
www.TurtleAdvocate.org
347-242-7058
Turtle Advocate
P.O. Box 412
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
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