Monday, February 14, 2005

Chicago Wilderness Conference Set for Saturday, Feb. 26

Sign up now for Wild Things, the Chicago Wilderness Conference, to be held at Northeastern Illinois University from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The conference "brings together the region's best experts, most dedicated volunteers, and anyone interested in nature." Might that be you?

The conference will feature 15 different informational tracks:
  • General Conservation
  • Restoration, Natural Resource Management
  • Ecology
  • Flora/Span
  • Fauna -- Birds
  • Fauna -- General
  • Backyards & Neighborhoods
  • Public Education & Communication
  • Arts & Culture
  • Advocacy & Constituency Building
  • Youth Education & Outreach
  • Building the Conservation Community
  • General Conservation
  • Bonus Topics
  • Case Studies

It's sponsored by Chicago Wilderness, an area coalition of nature organizations. Registration fees are $25 before 2/21, $30 after, and $10 for students. Lunch is $10 and parking is $2 before 2/21 and $5 after. See you there.

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