Announcing the 5th Annual Wildlife Viewing and Nature Tourism Workshop & Call for Presentations

The 5th Annual Wildlife Viewing and Nature Tourism Workshop “Engaging Wildlife Viewers and Nature Tourists in Conservation: New and Innovative Programs” will be held at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch St. Louis, Missouri on the opening day of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ Annual Meeting--Sunday, September 21, 2014.

Workshop discussions will focus on engaging the wildlife viewing and nature tourism community to achieve positive results for fish and wildlife conservation:

• How can we increase the engagement of wildlife viewers and nature tourists in fish and conservation?
• How can we ensure wildlife viewing participation and nature tourism remain strong?
• How can wildlife viewing and nature tourism support fish and wildlife conservation?

 This workshop is designed to explore these topics and share success in implementing effective conservation partnerships and programs.

Professional staff involved in wildlife diversity, wildlife viewing, nature tourism, bird conservation, communications, marketing and outreach looking for support and innovative ways to advance conservation through wildlife viewing and nature tourism programs are encouraged to participate in the workshop. The cost of the workshops is included in the full AFWA Annual Meeting conference registration or $25, payable at the door.

For more information, please contact Anne Glick, Section Leader at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (anne.glick@myfwc.com and 850-922-0664). Please RSVP by Sept. 5, 2014.

Call for Presentations

“Engaging Wildlife Viewers and Nature Tourists in Conservation: New and Innovative Programs”

Come share your organization’s new or established innovative programs with fellow professionals at the 5th Annual Workshop of the Wildlife Viewing and Nature Tourism Working Group.

Following the “To the Point” model, presentations should not exceed 10 minutes with an additional 5 minutes for Q and A. Agencies may submit more than one topic for presentation.

Submission deadline is August 15

Presenters will be notified by August 22. Those selected will be asked to present without financial compensation. This workshop cost is included in your conference registration or $25, payable at the door.

Please submit 300 words or less presentation proposals via e-mail to:

Anne Glick (anne.glick@myfwc.comand 850-922-0664).

> Download a flyer about the "Call for Presentations"

> Download an invitation to the Workshop