Jil M Swearingen
Invasive Species Management Specialist
National Capital Region IPM Program
Center for Urban Ecology
4598 Macarthur Blvd NW
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A Reminder: Registration
rates go up after September 15th!
So Register Now, & Save!
Natural Areas Conference 2008
A joint conference of the
Natural Areas Association and NAEPPC
Focusing on ecological management themes with an emphasis on invasive exotic
species issues.
Hosted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)
Quick Links:
Conference Schedule
Workshops
Symposia
Field Trips
Hotels
Are you singing the blues?
Too many weeds, too much heat, too many threats, too little support, too much for
one person to accomplish for your natural areas?
Then come and share an upbeat and energizing melody of ideas, science and
practical know-how with your colleagues in Nashville!
Tune into symposia with over one-hundred invited experts on topics that are
important to you. In addition to invasive species and climate change, the
session topics range from identifying, protecting and managing karst, barrens,
and freshwater natural areas, to conservation planning using new, exciting
partner projects such as LandScope (LandScope America Preview | Home) and the
Protected Areas Database-U.S. Design Project (www.protectedlands.net).
Meet with your local, state and federal agency, and land trust associates to
share your successes at round tables and sessions especially designed for you.
Then clog or paddle along with us on a field trip to some of Tennessee's most
spectacular natural areas.
This conference has something for everyone!
NAA annual Membership Meeting
October 15, 2008
Join us for our annual meeting and luncheon Wednesday, October 15, 2008,
12:00-1:30 pm at the Doubletree Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee.
World Cafe' at NAA!
All NAA members are invited!
Please RSVP when you register for the conference.
Stay tuned to www.naturalarea.org for more details.
[For information on the NAA including how to become a member, or to confirm your
current membership status, email the NAA or phone 541-317-0199.]
REGISTER by September 15th for the best rates!
WWW.NATURALAREA.ORG/08CONFERENCE/
Natural Areas Revival In Music City: Tuning Into A
Changing Climate And Biological Invasion
The 2008 Natural Areas Conference strikes a chord on
Tuesday afternoon, October 14, opening with the
plenary session at the historic War Memorial
Auditorium.
Wednesday and Friday will provide a diverse program
with 52 sessions and over 110 invited speakers
providing symposia, training opportunities, and
forums. Also included are contributed paper sessions
and posters.
Thursday features interactive field trips and
workshops to natural areas in Middle Tennessee and
the Cumberland Plateau. On Thursday night our annual
Awards banquet will be held at the Ryman Auditorium,
also known as the Grand Ole Opry and the official
birthplace of bluegrass music.
The conference also features professional meetings,
roundtables, pre- and post-conference field trips,
plus social networking events and terrific music.
The timing of the Conference couldn't be better.
Fall is peak foliage time in Tennessee. More than
400 species of deciduous trees paint the fall scenes
of Tennessee's landscape, from the Mississippi River
to the Great Smoky Mountains. It's a great time to
visit and explore state parks and natural areas
(some of our field trip destinations!).
Join us for an informative, rewarding (and colorful)
experience. This is one you don't want to miss!
Book your Doubletree Hotel room NOW --special room
rates are going fast!
The Doubletree Hotel is the lead conference hotel
and we have negotiated highly discounted room rates
that are only guaranteed 'while supplies last'. So
Reserve Now!
The Doubletree is centrally located in downtown
Nashville, and nearly all conference
activities/events will take place on site. The
Doubletree is within easy walking distance of: the
Grand Ole' Opry (banquet location), the War Memorial
(Plenary site) the Country Music Hall of Fame (a
must-see), as well as a variety of music venues and
restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. The map
link should help orient you to the downtown area -
www.parkitdowntown.com/maps/.
Doubletree Hotel (downtown) - Conference
Headquarters
315 4th Avenue North
Nashville, Tennessee 37219-1693
(615) 747-4943
www.nashville.doubletree.com
Get directions
The conference rate is only $119/night (room rates
are regularly double/triple this amount). Rates
shown do not include taxes. Rooms can be reserved at
the special conference rate for the dates: Oct 11 -
Oct 18, 2008. Please be sure to mention the "Natural
Areas Conference" to get the conference rate.
· For reservations call 1-800-222-8733 or visit:
www.nashville.doubletree.com
· For hotel in-house reservations call 615-747-4814
- Pamela Nowlin
· Our group name is Natural Areas Association
· Your group code is NA1 for the conference rate of
$119
Visit
http://www.naturalarea.org/08conference/hotels.html
for more Hotel information and locations.
To register, and for detailed conference
information, visit:
www.naturalarea.org/08conference/
Register online, by mail or fax.
For more information, contact Seresa Morgan at
Seresa.Morgan at state.tn.us or phone (615) 532-0431.
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