The Wild Resource Conservation Program will hold a special Symposium to celebrate the program’s 25th Anniversary at the Indiantown Gap Community Club in Annville on September 27-28.

Researchers, policy makers, media, students and anyone interested in conserving biodiversity and shaping conservation for the next 25 years are encouraged to attend.

“This event will offer attendees an opportunity to celebrate 25 years of protecting Pennsylvania’s native wild flora, fauna and their habitats through research, restoration and education,” stated DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis, who will deliver the symposium’s opening address on Thursday afternoon.

While featuring a mountain hawk watch and regal fritillary and native grassland tour, the symposium will also include seminars, like “Inventorying Our Native Biodiversity,” “Connecting People With Science,” “Bringing Back Missing Pieces of Our Natural Heritage” and “Identifying Important Places.”

There will be several guest speakers, including Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Scott Weidensaul. In addition, there will be a facilitated discussion regarding the future of the Wild Resource Conservation Program.

The cost of the symposium is $30 for students and $40 for other registrants. Registration includes conference programs and breaks and a complimentary Thursday night dinner. Breakfast and lunch buffets will be available on both days for a small fee.

For more information about the Wild Resource Conservation Program or to register for the event, download the Symposium brochure. (Reprinted from DCNR Resource newsletter.)

8/17/2007