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OHIO NATURAL HISTORY CONFERENCE

P.O. BOX 21370 • COLUMBUS, OHIO • 43221-0370

PHONE: 614-457-8787 • FAX: 614-457-6005 • E-Mail: Ohiobiosurvey@rrohio.com

Biodiversity ● Field Biology ● Taxonomy & Systematics ● Biogeography

February 28, 2009
Sponsored by the Ohio Biological Survey & the Ohio Division of Wildlife

The 5^th annual Ohio Natural History Conference will take place on February 28, 2009 at The Ohio Historical Society, 1982 Velma Avenue (intersection of I-71 and E. 17th Avenue). Directions are given below. Encompassing the broad range of topics inherent in the term “natural history,” the conference includes short papers in areas such as biodiversity, field biology, taxonomy and systematics, biogeography, and related areas such as anthropology, geology, physical geography, and hydrology. From the abstracts for oral presentations already submitted, seven (7) will be selected by the Conference Committee for inclusion in the Conference. All applicants will be notified by December 19^th of the Committee’s decisions, and a conference agenda will be available shortly thereafter. Submissions for poster presentations will be accepted through January 30^th, 2009.

We are pleased to announce our keynote speaker, Gary Meszaros, presenting “Endangered Species of Ohio”. Mr. Meszaros is a resident of northeast Ohio and a renowned nature photographer. His photographs have graced numerous books and magazines, including Smithsonian, National Wildlife, National Parks Magazine, Natural History and Timeline. Refreshments and social time will begin at 9:00, and the keynote presentation will commence at 10 AM. The auditorium and a display area will be available for oral and poster presentations, respectively. Registrations fees are $20, or $10 for students. Lunch will be available for an additional $10, and choices are indicated below. On-site registration fees are the same, but no lunch will be available. The Conference concludes at 4 PM.

Please let others know about this annual event - an OBS tradition. We hope to see you there!

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Please call the Survey or e-mail at ohiobiosurvey@aol.com if you need additional information, or would like a registration form to be sent to you.

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OHNC Registration Form (PDF)

Directions to OHS: From I-70, take I-71 north to the 17th Avenue exit. Exit west. Take the first turn on your right west of I-71, and then bear to right toward a parking booth. If someone in the booth stops you, say you are with the Ohio Biological Survey meeting (your parking has already been paid). Proceed north along the east side of the large parking lot, and turn in toward the end of the lot. The OHS building access is through a set of double doors near the northwest corner of the parking lot.

Herbert Osborn Award
The Ohio Biological Survey, in honor of its founder, established the Herbert Osborn Award to recognize noteworthy accomplishments and service in the field of biology as pertaining to the objectives of the Ohio Biological Survey. The Award is presented on an annual basis, and was initiated in 1991. [more info...]

Naturalist Award
The Ohio Biological Survey wishes to honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to our understanding and conservation of the natural heritage of Ohio. [more info...]



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