Hello everyone,
Below is information regarding the 2007 Wildlife Diversity Conference to
be held on March 14th.  We are very pleased to have Kenn Kaufman as this
year's keynote speaker.  This conference is always a fun and informative
day.  Hope to see many of you there!
Donna Daniel, ODNR Div. of Wildlife
District 1, Columbus

"WILD AT NIGHT" IS THEME OF 2007 WILDLIFE DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
Register before February 23 and receive a $10 discount

        COLUMBUS, OH - The nocturnal habits of Ohio's wild creatures is
the focus of the 2007 Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference, set for
Wednesday, March 14 at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Columbus. The
conference, "Wild at Night," is open to the public and is sponsored by
the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. 
        "We are presenting new information on the nighttime activities
of Ohio wildlife," said Kendra Wecker, ODNR wildlife diversity
coordinator. "How these animals live and behave after the sun goes down
is a mystery to many people, providing a fascinating topic for
exploration at this year's conference."  
        Author and naturalist Kenn Kaufman will provide the keynote
address, speaking on changes in the way people perceive and appreciate
the natural world.
Other conference topics include secretive Southern flying squirrels, how
coyotes have adapted to city nightlife, echolocation of bats, and the
mysteries of fireflies. Representatives from a range of conservation and
natural resource organizations, including the Ohio Bluebird Society,
several county metro park districts, and the Ohio Biological Survey,
will be present at display tables and available to answer questions.
        The Wildlife Diversity Conference has steadily grown in
popularity over the last 21 years. The first conference, held in 1985,
drew 40 people. Last year, 750 people attended the day-long gathering.
        For more information or to register for the conference online,
go to http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Conferences/default.htm#
or call 1-800-WILDLIFE. The registration fee prior to February 23 is
$20. After that date the fee is $30.

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