Collaboration Is Empowering The Natural Areas Conference 2015 offers you the opportunity to learn from, and connect with, conservation professionals, researchers and volunteers who share your goals and many of the same challenges. The Natural Areas Association invites you to attend the 42nd annual Natural Areas Conference, November 3-5 in Little Rock, Arkansas - your choice of one, two or three days of informative talks, workshops, symposia, and field trips that underscore the theme, Conservation Through Collaboration. Early registration discounted rates are now available through October 9th. <http://naturalareasconference.org/> Join us as we explore many of the top issues and trends influencing the natural areas community. We'll focus on emerging changes in conservation, and the need for communication and constituency building in today's ever-changing climate. We'll also delve into best practices and cutting-edge techniques for managing open pine ecosystems, prescribed fire, pollinators and river restoration. The <http://naturalareasconference.org/schedule> schedule provides several dedicated tracks on topics such as: invasive species, habitat restoration, fire ecology and management, fracking issues and land trust conservation, to name a few. A <http://naturalareasconference.org/workshops-symposia#Pollinator> Pollinators symposium and other compelling <http://naturalareasconference.org/workshops-symposia> workshops are also included in the program. "The Natural Areas Conference was excellent. It was definitely well worth the 14 hour drive from south Florida. The talks were diverse and informative with lots of "take home" messages that could be applied directly to projects. As with all other Natural Areas Conferences that I've attended the luncheons, field trips,and the banquet served good food and provided sufficient time to make new acquaintances and talk to colleagues. This conference was exceptional in all regards." Anne C. Cox, Ph.D., Ecolo-G, Inc. So take a break from your daily routine; jump-start your career with sessions and workshops that will build your skills and increase your knowledge. Register by October 9th and you'll save $50 on registration. Join Us! For conference questions or information on joining the Natural Areas Association, <mailto:dkr...@naturalareas.org> contact Deb Kraus. For conference and other updates, join our email list.
