[PCA] CONFERENCE: CA Plant Conservation Conference - Abstract deadline extended

[Olivia Kwong]

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Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:57:29 -0700
From: Elizabeth Brusati <edbrusati at cal-ipc.org>
Subject: CA Plant Conservation Conference - Abstract deadline extended

The California Native Plant Society has extended the deadline for 
abstracts for its January 2009 Plant Conservation Conference in 
Sacramento. Abstracts may be submitted until July 25. See instructions at
http://www.cnps.org/cnps/conservation/conference/2009/papers.php.

The main conference page is at:
http://www.cnps.org/cnps/conservation/conference/2009/

Conference Highlights

* Plenary sessions and keynotes speakers including: environmental justice 
and clean energy advocate Jerome Ringo; Professor Steven Hopper, Director 
of the Royal Botanic Garden; and naturalist, educator, artist, and author 
John (Jack) Muir Laws.
* Over 40 accomplished presenters featured in 13 session topics including: 
mitigation, habitat fragmentation, environmental policy, conservation
genetics, and much more­highlighting the latest science and policy 
strategies and solutions related to native plants and habitat conservation 
in California.
* Sessions devoted to challenges and successes in specific California 
bioregions hosted by local conservation leaders; and poster displays of 
successful CNPS chapter conservation projects from around the state.
* Central Capitol City location with beautiful parks, fine dining and 
great shopping within walking distance.
* Photography and Illustration Contests and Gallery.
* Up to 25 Exhibitor's booths with a wide range of products, services and 
educational information.
* Social events, working groups, and associated meetings with additional 
opportunities for networking, planning, recognition and celebration!
* Post Conference workshops on a wide array of related topics (January 
20-21, 2009).
* Student and volunteer discounts, scholarships, and travel stipends.


Elizabeth Brusati, Ph.D., Project Manager
California Invasive Plant Council
edbrusati at cal-ipc.org
Phone: (510) 843-3902
Fax: (510) 217-3500
www.cal-ipc.org