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Related Meetings/ActivitiesSeveral groups are planning related meetings and activities in conjunction with the IPM Symposium. The events listed below are open to the public.Post-Symposium Pelagic Birdwatching Opportunity - March 28, 2009 We have contacted Greg Gillson, of The Bird Guide Company, to arrange a custom pelagic birding trip for Symposium attendees, to occur Saturday, March 28. The trip will depart from Newport, OR (about 2-1/2 hours from Portland) at 700 am and return by 300 pm. Trips in late winter and early spring seek species such as Laysan and Black-footed Albatross; Sooty, Short-tailed and Pink-footed Shearwater; alcids such as Cassin�s and Rhinoceros Auklets, and Marbled and Ancient Murrelets; and various others. Several rarities are always possible. Information about the itinerary can be found at: http://thebirdguide.com/pelagics/description.htm and seasonality of species is at http://thebirdguide.com/pelagics/bar_chart.htm.
The fee will be in the range of $95 � 150, depending on enrollment. Deposits will be due in late January, but I would like some indication of potential interest as soon as possible. For information or to reserve a place, contact Rob Wiedenmann (rwieden@uark.edu) or 479-575-2476.
Optional ActivitiesThese activities are available for both symposium participants and their guests. They are not included in the symposium registration fee. Visit the Registration page for more details.World Forestry Center Museum Reception and Dinner - Monday, March 23 An optional welcome reception and program at the World Forestry Center (http://www.worldforestrycenter.org/museum/dm_discover.php) have been arranged for Monday, March 23 for you and your guests. The 20,000 square foot museum is located in Portland's beautiful Washington Park. Built in dramatic Cascadian style architecture, you'll marvel at the intricate hand carvings and grand entry outside, and delight in all new exhibits inside. This is a must-see attraction for anyone who lives in the Pacific Northwest or is visiting from out of town. Heron Lakes Golf Course (Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary) - Monday, March 23 Golf courses can provide a valuable backdrop for teaching the general public about residential IPM and sustainable landscape maintenance. Representatives from three different educational efforts will discuss their programs and results during a tour of Heron Lakes Golf Course, a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Sustainability Tour of the Oregon Convention Center - Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26 - Tours are full; check at registration for any last-minute cancellations. As a leader in sustainable meeting and event facilities, the Oregon Convention Center earned LEED�-EB Silver re-certification in September 2008. Go behind the scenes to see how the building is designed and operated with sustainability in mind - including an extensive recycling & food composting program, rain garden, daylighting & energy efficient lighting, water efficient fixtures, guest & staff education, and community partnerships. Sustainability Tour of the Doubletree Hotel - Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26 - Tours are full; check at registration for any last-minute cancellations. DoubleTree hotel partners with Steritech Group, Inc. They are a pest prevention company that focuses on reducing pesticide usage. They are one of only a handful of pest management companies who have been given the EPA Stewardship awards for their efforts in reducing the use of pesticides. EcoSensitive Pest Prevention is a branded version of "integrated pest management." It is a focus on preventing pest entry so that we don't have to apply pesticides. With the exception of Boric Acid dust, we do not apply pesticides unless a pest is present and the recommendation we have made regarding sanitation and structural issues relating to the pest issues are addressed. Even when pesticides are applied we choose low impact products that we can target to the pests' harborage, rather than indiscriminately apply throughout the facility. Learn more about their IPM strategies during a walking tour of the hotel. Back To Main Page |