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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText>Biodiversity Without Boundaries 2012<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://connect.natureserve.org/BWB2012">http://connect.natureserve.org/BWB2012</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Reach out across disciplines, across programs, and across boundaries at Biodiversity Without Boundaries 2012!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>This highly regarded conservation and natural heritage conference highlights the crucial role that biodiversity science plays in our global society. Join conservation leaders, thinkers, and practitioners April 22-26, 2012, in beautiful downtown Portland, Oregon, to exchange knowledge, discuss issues, share innovations, and network. BWB attendees range from scientists, natural resource managers, and environmental consultants to planners, environmental advocates, and corporate and public policy-makers. The unifying commitment of this diverse audience? Tackling urgent and emerging international conservation needs through science, collaboration, and leadership.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Call for Presentations is now open through November 30, 2011—submit your proposal now and share your expertise with us in April!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Submit your proposals here: <a href="http://connect.natureserve.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1">http://connect.natureserve.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>