MiCBI Ornithological Congress 2009

Location: North Central Michigan College, Petoskey
N 45° 21.744'
W 84° 57.168
(directions)
Date: 3-5 April 2009

Registration for the full Congress is $60 (there is a $10 late fee for registrations postmarked after 3 March 2008) which includes lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday. One-day registration for Friday or Saturday is available at a cost of $35 for each day which includes lunch and dinner. Admission on Sunday is free.

In an effort to keep costs down and to reduce generation of waste, we will not be making "free stuff" (e.g. tote bags, notepads, pens, water bottles, t-shirts, etc.) for registrants.

Brochure
Schedule
Registration Form
Call for Papers
Scholarship Application
Sponsorship Opportunities
Silent Auction

Citizen Science Fair

Several of Michigan's conservation organizations will be joining us to share information about opportunities for both scientists and non-scientists to help in conserving the state's bird species. Admission to the citizen science fair is free, but we ask that you submit a registration form to help us better plan to accomodate attendees.

Here are a few of the organizations who will be at the citizen science fair:

Michigan Loonwatch (Michigan Loon Ranger Program)
Stewardship Network (Stewardship Network Clusters)
Kalamazoo Nature Center (bird and butterfly projects)
Osprey Watch of Southeast Michigan (Osprey Reintroduction - Remarkable Results!)
Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division (Herp Atlas Program)
USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service (Backyard Conservation)
Michigan Natural Features Inventory
Northwings of SEE-North
Little Traverse Conservancy (Nature Preserve Stewardship)
Michigan Audubon Society (IBA monitoring and seasonal surveys)
Bird Studies Canada (Marsh Monitoring Program)
Ducks Unlimited
Ruffed Grouse Society

Lodging

A limited number of rooms are available at the nearby Days Inn Petoskey at a special reduced rate. Rooms are $50.11 per night, are non-smoking, and have either 2 double beds or a king bed. The Days Inn also has free WiFi access in all rooms and a complimentary 24 hour self service cafe. To qualify for the discount rate, call 877-247-4682 and reference the group "Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative"; you must make your reservation by 2 March to get the reduced rate.

Congress Highlights

Friday: special sessions addressing climate change and invasive species. Speakers include Dr. Bill Bowerman of Clemson University, Kimberly Hall of The Nature Conservancy, Melinda Koslow of the National Wildlife Federation, Phyllis Higman of the Michigan Natural Features Inventory, Catherine Lindell of Michigan State University, and Tim Wilson of USDA - Wildlife Services.

Saturday: Tina Phillips, Project Leader for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology NestWatch and NestCam programs, discusses the lab's research. Terry Rich, Partners in Flight National Coordinator, presents information on the new Partners in Flight Trinational Landbird Plan. Michael Hutchins, Executive Director of The Wildlife Society, discusses policy priorities of The Wildlife Society.

Dinner on Saturday will be a buffet catered by the organizers of the 2009 Chef's Challege showcasing some of the fine Michigan cuisine that has been part of the Chef's Challenge. Dinner will be accompanied by an informative and entertaining presentation about Michigan's woodcock banding program.

Sunday: citizen science fair where a variety of opportunities to participate in conservation will be spotlighted - the event is open to the public and admission is free!

Silent Auction

The silent auction held annually at the congress is one of the largest fundraisers that MiBCI has. The funds raised help offset the costs of bringing in high quality and nationally recognized speakers and are used to lower registrations costs for everyone attending the congress. This past year, some of the proceeds of the auction were used to help get the MiBCI sponsored Michigan Birding and Wildlife Trails program started. The auction is entirely dependent on donations of goods and services, and each year, a diverse collection of unique items is gathered from a very varied group of bird conservation supporters. This year's auction is no different, and items range in value from about $1 up to $250.

SILENT AUCTION CATALOG

Associated Meetings

MICHIGAN AUDUBON SOCIETY

The MiBCI Ornithological Congress welcomes the northern regional chapter members of the Michigan Audubon Society as an opportunity to network with bird conservation and research professionals. For more information, contact Tom Funke, Director of Conservation, Michigan Audubon (517)886-9144.

MICHIGAN CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY

The Michigan Chapter of TWS will be holding a meeting for their membership immediately preceding the Ornithological Congress at North Central Michigan College. TWS members are encouraged to attend the chapter meeting and register and remain for the congress. For more information, contact Jim Schneider, Chapter President (517)353-2979.

SPONSORS

Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes Region Joint Venture

Michigan Audubon Society

Detroit Zoo

DTE Energy

Congress Organizers

The 2009 MiBCI Ornithological Congress is being organized by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan Audubon Society, and Michigan Natural Features Inventory with assistance from The Nature Conservancy.



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	MiCBI Ornithological Congress 2009 Location: North Central Michigan College, Petoskey N 45° 21.744' W 84° 57.168 (directions) Date: 3-5 April 2009 Registration for the full Congress is $60 (there is a $10 late fee for registrations postmarked after 3 March 2008) which includes lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday. One-day registration for Friday or Saturday is available at a cost of $35 for each day which includes lunch and dinner. Admission on Sunday is free. In an effort to keep costs down and to reduce generation of waste, we will not be making "free stuff" (e.g. tote bags, notepads, pens, water bottles, t-shirts, etc.) for registrants. Brochure Schedule Registration Form Call for Papers Scholarship Application Sponsorship Opportunities Silent Auction Citizen Science Fair Several of Michigan's conservation organizations will be joining us to share information about opportunities for both scientists and non-scientists to help in conserving the state's bird species. Admission to the citizen science fair is free, but we ask that you submit a registration form to help us better plan to accomodate attendees. Here are a few of the organizations who will be at the citizen science fair: Michigan Loonwatch (Michigan Loon Ranger Program) Stewardship Network (Stewardship Network Clusters) Kalamazoo Nature Center (bird and butterfly projects) Osprey Watch of Southeast Michigan (Osprey Reintroduction - Remarkable Results!) Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division (Herp Atlas Program) USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service (Backyard Conservation) Michigan Natural Features Inventory Northwings of SEE-North Little Traverse Conservancy (Nature Preserve Stewardship) Michigan Audubon Society (IBA monitoring and seasonal surveys) Bird Studies Canada (Marsh Monitoring Program) Ducks Unlimited Ruffed Grouse Society Lodging A limited number of rooms are available at the nearby Days Inn Petoskey at a special reduced rate. Rooms are $50.11 per night, are non-smoking, and have either 2 double beds or a king bed. The Days Inn also has free WiFi access in all rooms and a complimentary 24 hour self service cafe. To qualify for the discount rate, call 877-247-4682 and reference the group "Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative"; you must make your reservation by 2 March to get the reduced rate. Congress Highlights Friday: special sessions addressing climate change and invasive species. Speakers include Dr. Bill Bowerman of Clemson University, Kimberly Hall of The Nature Conservancy, Melinda Koslow of the National Wildlife Federation, Phyllis Higman of the Michigan Natural Features Inventory, Catherine Lindell of Michigan State University, and Tim Wilson of USDA - Wildlife Services. Saturday: Tina Phillips, Project Leader for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology NestWatch and NestCam programs, discusses the lab's research. Terry Rich, Partners in Flight National Coordinator, presents information on the new Partners in Flight Trinational Landbird Plan. Michael Hutchins, Executive Director of The Wildlife Society, discusses policy priorities of The Wildlife Society. Dinner on Saturday will be a buffet catered by the organizers of the 2009 Chef's Challege showcasing some of the fine Michigan cuisine that has been part of the Chef's Challenge. Dinner will be accompanied by an informative and entertaining presentation about Michigan's woodcock banding program. Sunday: citizen science fair where a variety of opportunities to participate in conservation will be spotlighted - the event is open to the public and admission is free! Silent Auction The silent auction held annually at the congress is one of the largest fundraisers that MiBCI has. The funds raised help offset the costs of bringing in high quality and nationally recognized speakers and are used to lower registrations costs for everyone attending the congress. This past year, some of the proceeds of the auction were used to help get the MiBCI sponsored Michigan Birding and Wildlife Trails program started. The auction is entirely dependent on donations of goods and services, and each year, a diverse collection of unique items is gathered from a very varied group of bird conservation supporters. This year's auction is no different, and items range in value from about $1 up to $250. SILENT AUCTION CATALOG Associated Meetings MICHIGAN AUDUBON SOCIETY The MiBCI Ornithological Congress welcomes the northern regional chapter members of the Michigan Audubon Society as an opportunity to network with bird conservation and research professionals. For more information, contact Tom Funke, Director of Conservation, Michigan Audubon (517)886-9144. MICHIGAN CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY The Michigan Chapter of TWS will be holding a meeting for their membership immediately preceding the Ornithological Congress at North Central Michigan College. TWS members are encouraged to attend the chapter meeting and register and remain for the congress. For more information, contact Jim Schneider, Chapter President (517)353-2979. Sponsors & Donors DONORS Binder Park Zoo Chef's Challenge Consumers Energy Delphi Creativity Group Dick Wolinski Eagle Optics Gerald J Ziarno Kalamazoo Nature Center Karen Cleveland Land Conservancy of West Michigan Mark and Lori Sargent Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division Michigan Natural Features Inventory Panera Bread Partners In Flight Ruffed Grouse Society Saving Birds Thru Habitat Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Springtime Splendor The Stewardship Network Tom Funke United States Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife Habitat Council Windswept Wirehairs, LLC Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources SPONSORS Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes Region Joint Venture Michigan Audubon Society Detroit Zoo DTE Energy Congress Organizers The 2009 MiBCI Ornithological Congress is being organized by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan Audubon Society, and Michigan Natural Features Inventory with assistance from The Nature Conservancy.