*** LOCATION CHANGE ***
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown
the Symposium will now be held at
Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center.
***Click here for details.***
The Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership (MBCP) and Youth Maryland Ornithological Society (YMOS) will unite the expertise of professional conservationists and the passion of youth birders to discuss the status of and threats to Maryland’s birds and their protection at the first-ever Maryland Bird Conservation Symposium. Presentations and Q&A sessions will help identify needed bird conservation actions to secure populations of Maryland’s birds and their habitats. Our keynote speaker is Mike Parr, President of American Bird Conservancy.
The Symposium marks the launch of the Maryland Avian Research & Conservation Fund for Youth! This fund is the first of its kind in Maryland, and possibly the Mid-Atlantic, that empowers youth to conduct avian research or conservation. Submitted proposals will be reviewed for their contributions to advancing avian conservation or research that benefits one or more of Maryland's 143 Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Proposals may involve breeding, non-breeding, or migratory stopover habitats. Results must be published in Maryland Birdlife or another appropriate journal. ALL Symposium Sponsorships and the proceeds from registrations go to the Fund.
Registration has closed.
High School and College Students: If you are already registered and are interested in presenting a poster of your research or conservation work, please indicate this on your registration form. There will be time during lunch and the afternoon break to interact with others and network. We will also have space for art, carvings, or photography exhibits. If you have digital photography you must provide your own method of displaying your photos (laptop, etc).
NEW Location:
Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center
975 Indian Landing Road
Millersville, MD 21108
Saturday, January 26, 2019, 10 am - 5 pm
** Sign-in and coffee/tea starting at 9:15 am
The Maryland Bird Conservation Symposium is presented in partnership with:
KEYNOTE SPONSORS - $500
CONSERVATION SPONSORS - $250
RESEARCH SPONSORS - $100
Eco-Science Professionals, Inc.
Scenic Rivers Land Trust
Susquehannock Wildlife Society
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS - $50+
Wayne Bell
Gwen Brewer
Peter Bungay
Sharon Forsyth
Mike Irons
Polly Irons
Barbara Johnson
Sarah Lister
CJ McAuliffe
David Moulton
Matt Olear
Nancy Oliver
Evelyn Ralston
Gene Scarpulla
Tom Strikwerda
Byron Swift
Taryn Wilson-Wheatley
