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 The
Council for Environmental Education and Flying
WILD invite you to join us in Austin, Texas for a national
meeting of professionals involved in efforts to educate students
and the public about birds and their conservation needs. Bird
Conservation through Education: A National Gathering for Bird
Education will bring together leaders from national and
regional education programs, wildlife agencies, state education
boards, foundations, non-profit organizations, school districts,
zoos/aquariums, nature centers, city park departments and
bird-related businesses. The meeting will provide a forum
for discussion, network building, and planning to further
the reach of bird education efforts in North America and beyond.
The
meeting will be held at The
Crossings, a forested retreat center known for its ecologically
sound and aesthetically appealing design, chef-prepared meals,
and proximity to natural areas such as the Balcones
Canyonlands Preserve.
The
goals of the conference are to:
- Initiate
the development of a national bird education network
- Highlight
the most critical messages to be communicated through bird
education efforts
- Examine
outreach to diverse audiences as a priority goal within
bird education and share successful methods for involving
diverse audiences in bird education
- Share
success stories in bird education through case studies and
interactive discussions
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| Monday,
February 5, 2007 |
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Wednesday,
February 7, 2007 |
| 8:00
am - 6:00 pm |
Registration
& Exhibit Set-Up |
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6:00
am - 7:00 am |
Bird
Walk |
| 8:00
am - 5:00 pm |
Full-day
Pre-conference Field Trips |
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7:00
am - 8:00 am |
Breakfast |
| 12:00
pm - 5:00 pm |
Half-day
Pre-conference Field Trips |
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8:00
am - 9:15 am |
General
Session |
| 5:30
pm - 6:30 pm |
Opening
Reception |
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9:30
am - 10:45 am |
Panel
Discussions |
| 6:30
pm - 8:00pm |
Dinner |
|
11:00
am - 12:00 pm |
Facilitated
Discussions |
| 8:00
pm |
Discussion
and Networking |
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12:00
pm - 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
| 9:30
pm - 10:30 pm |
Owl
Prowl |
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12:30
pm - 2:00 pm |
Flying
WILD Planning Committee Meeting
(open meeting) |
Tuesday,
February 6, 2007 |
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1:00
pm - 2:00 pm |
Outdoor
Time |
| 6:00
am - 7:00 am |
Bird
Walk |
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2:00
pm - 3:00 pm |
Panel
Discussion |
| 7:00
am - 8:00 am |
Breakfast |
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3:15
pm - 4:15 pm |
Concurrent
Sessions |
| 8:00
am - 8:30 am |
Welcome,
Introductions & Site Orientation |
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4:30
pm - 5:30 pm |
Open
Sessions |
| 8:30
am - 9:30 am |
General
Session |
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6:00
pm - 7:30 pm |
Dinner |
| 9:45
am - 10:45 am |
Panel
Discussions |
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7:00
pm - 11:00 pm |
6th
Street Music or Birder's Beat |
| 11:00
am - 12:00 pm |
General
Sessions |
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Thursday,
February 8, 2007 |
| 12:00
pm - 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
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7:00
am - 8:00 am |
Breakfast |
| 1:00
pm - 2:00 pm |
Panel
Discussion |
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8:00
am - 9:30 am |
Round
Robin |
| 2:15
pm - 4:30 pm |
Concurrent
Sessions |
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10:00
am - 12:00 pm |
General
Session & Wrap Up |
| 4:45
pm - 5:45 pm |
Open
Sessions |
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12:00
pm - 1:00 pm |
Lunch
& Meeting of National Bird Education Working Group |
| 6:00
pm - 7:30 pm |
Dinner |
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Preliminary
program subject to change |
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Looking
for Central Texas' birding hot-spot, or perhaps a day on
the town? On Monday, February 5, conference participants
may choose among six field trips, including two full-day
field excursions and four half-day trips. Download the conference
registration packet for detailed descriptions or visit one
of the links below to learn more about field trip sites.
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Balcones
Canyonlands Preserve
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Hornsby
Bend Bird Observatory
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January
8, 2007
Reservation
form & payments must be postmarked by this date for
the early registration fee of $150 (After this date, the
registration fee will increase to $225.).
January
20, 2007
Deadline
to reserve rooms at The Crossings (If any rooms remain)
February
2, 2007
Date
by which materials shipped in advance must arrive at The
Crossings
February
2, 2007
Date
by which you must reserve airport shuttle with Around Town
Shuttle Service
February
2, 2007
Deadline
for room cancellation at The Crossings (A $40 cancellation
fee will be charged)
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Accommodations
Conference
Hotel
 Bird
Conservation Through Education: A National Gathering will
be held at The
Crossings, a beautiful retreat center located 20 miles
northwest of downtown Austin, Texas. The Crossings overlooks
Lake Travis and is adjacent to the Balcones
Canyonlands Preserve, a refuge providing habitat for
two endangered songbird species, the Golden-cheeked Warbler
and the Black-capped Vireo. (Please note: these species
are not due to return to the Austin area until March.)
 Guided
by green building principles, The Crossings minimizes
impact on the natural environment while maximizing human
health and well-being. Lodging
options are well-appointed. Meals
served in the Cypress
Creek Dining Hall feature healthy and delicious cuisine
prepared with fresh, local ingredients.
For
reservations and to receive the conference special rate
for lodging and meals, call (877) 944-3003 and advise that
you are attending the Bird Education Conference hosted by
the Council for Environmental Education. Space is limited
and rooms are available on a first come-first served basis,
so reserve early to ensure availability.
In the event
that registration for the conference exceeds our allotted
room block, you may make accommodations at another Austin
area hotel. The closest lodging options (large chain)
are within six miles of The Crossings and include:
Transportation
Contracted
Shuttle Service
The Crossings
is located approximately 27 miles northwest of the Austin
Bergstrom International Airport. You can reserve space
on a shuttle running between the airport and The Crossings.
Our contracted conference shuttle service in Around Town
Shuttle Service. Reserve your shuttle rides by contracting
them directly no later than Friday, February 2, 2007.
Around
Town Shuttle Service (512) 825-6529
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ALL
persons planning to attend Bird Conservation Through
Education: A National Gathering, including presenters,
guests, spouses, and children, MUST complete and return
a separate conference Registration Form. Registrations and
payment must be postmarked by Monday, January 8, 2007.
Mail
forms and payment to:
Council
for Environmental Education
Attn:
Bird Education Conference
5555
Morningside Drive, Suite 212
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Your
organization can support Bird Conservation Through Education:
A National Gathering by becoming a conference sponsor.
Sponsorship benefits include:
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Complimentary
registrations
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Complimentary
exhibit space
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Recognition
in conference program, publicity materials, and on-site
signage
Benefits are
based on sponsorship level ($1,000 to $10,000). For details,
please contact Josetta Hawthorne, Council for Environmental
Education at 713-520-1936.
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If
you need more information or have questions about the conference,
please contact Marc LeFebre, Senior Coordinator, Flying
WILD at 713-520-1936 or via email.
We look forward
to meeting you!
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