The Southwestern Research Station is pleased to offer our annual workshop focusing on field herpetology.
Where and When: Southwestern Research Station (SWRS), Portal, Arizona, 22 July to 31 July 2016. Participants: The course is designed for students, conservation biologists, and other individuals who have some background in biology at the college level. It will emphasize taxonomy, ecology, and field identification of reptiles and amphibians of southeastern Arizona and parts of southwestern New Mexico. The course will include lectures, field trips, and lab exercises. Collection of specimens during the course will be limited to instructors; no private collecting permitted. Fees: Tuition for the 9 night COURSE is $1170 to be paid by all participants on being informed of their acceptance. Tuition covers fees for the course, and room and board at SWRS. The fee is payable to SWRS by credit card, certified check, or money order. Transportation costs between home and Tucson (air) or SWRS (auto) are to be borne by all participants; once the course is underway, most transportation is provided. As participants register, we will obtain email addresses and send them out to all participants so that they can arrange carpooling to and from the station. How to Apply - the application form is available on the course web site: http://www.amnh.org/our-research/southwestern-research-station/education/field-herpetology-of-the-southwest For logistics or information about the SWRS you can contact: Attn: Administrative Assistant Southwestern Research Station P.O. Box 16553 Portal, Arizona 85632 [email protected]; 520-558-2396 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 May 2016 IF ACCEPTED INTO THE COURSE, FEES ARE DUE BY 22 JUNE 2016
