Here is a list of the Triangle Chapter events coming up. If you are interested in other conservation-related events in the area, check out our Conservation Calendar. |
posted Feb 24, 2010 5:26 AM by Scott Anderson
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updated Mar 7, 2010 12:21 AM by Ron Sutherland
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The Triangle Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology is pleased
to announce a 3-part tour of major conservation regions of North
Carolina this spring!
1. March 19-21: Southeast Coastal Plain: we will camp down at the beach
near Wilmington at Carolina Beach State Park, and help with a TNC
workday on Saturday at their Green Swamp preserve. We'll also head to
other conservation areas in that region, such as the Boiling Spring
Lakes preserve and the Holly Shelter Gamelands.
2. April 16-18: Sandhills: We'll camp in the Sandhills Gamelands (60,000
acres of longleaf pine!), and visit with conservationists of a wide
range of different groups, including TNC and the NC Wildlife Resources
Commission
3. April 22-25: Mountains: We'll camp in the national forest near
Asheville, and participate in an Earth Day invasive species workday at
TNC's Bat Cave Preserve on the 22nd. We'll tour other mountain
conservation areas the rest of the weekend. If you can't make it
Thursday, you can still meet us on Friday.
Focus: The goal of the trips is to familiarize ourselves with real-world
land and water conservation practices in North Carolina, by visiting the
most biodiverse regions of the state. We will meet with local
conservationists and talk about the strategies they are employing, and
help with stewardship activities such as invasive plant removal and
trail maintenance. We should also have time for general natural history
explorations/hiking tours of these beautiful areas.
Cost: Free (except for your own meals and transportation - though we may
subsidize transportation costs as well, TBD)
How to register: email Ron Sutherland at rws10@duke.edu
Max. Participants: Tentatively limited to the first 20 people to sign up
for each trip, you can go on multiple trips. |
posted Dec 18, 2009 8:45 AM by Ron Sutherland
Attention conservation professionals: if you have some good ideas for conservation-themed projects, now you can use our new conservation project idea clearinghouse to recruit student or faculty assistance from our local colleges and universities! Examples of what we are talking about would include research projects, management plans, GIS analyses, etc etc. Check out the clearinghouse at:
http://wiki.trianglescb.org/research-ideas
To receive permission to post your ideas, simply send an email to Scott Anderson at scott.anderson@trianglescb.org
Once we get a good initial set of ideas posted, we will start promoting the clearinghouse to relevant academic institutions across North Carolina. So, if you want your favorite idea (you know, the one that you've been kicking around in your head for years but never found the right person to carry it out) to receive maximum attention, be sure to get it posted soon!
Many thanks, and Happy Holidays!
Ron Sutherland, President, Triangle SCB
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posted Nov 10, 2009 5:09 AM by Scott Anderson
When: Dec. 2-3 Where: NC Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, NC
The North Carolina Exotic Pest Plant Council (NC-EPPC) will hold its 2009 Annual Meeting on December 2-3 at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill, NC. The two-day meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. December 2nd and conclude at 4:00 p.m. on December 3rd. Please plan to join us for an evening social at the Garden on Wednesday, December 2nd.
See details in attachment below. |
posted Nov 10, 2009 5:05 AM by Scott Anderson
When: Nov. 11, 7:30pm Where: NC Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, NC
*Chapel Hill:* In honor of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Center for Plant Conservation, the North Carolina Botanical Garden will host a public lecture by the center’s director, Kathryn Kennedy, on *November 11 at 7:30 p.m.* The lecture takes place in the Reeves Auditorium of the Botanical Garden’s new Education Center, located off Fordham Boulevard at Old Mason Farm Road (ncbg.unc.edu).
In 1984, two graduate students, Don Falk and Frank Thibideau, organized a small group of botanical gardens to take a more active role in plant conservation. These botanical gardens would protect germ plasm samples representing the genetic diversity of imperiled species and hold these in perpetuity, as a last resort against extinction in the wild and to furnish material for reintroduction and restoration of wild populations. UNC’s North Carolina Botanical Garden was one of those first gardens in the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) network, which today comprises 36 institutions. The garden now holds germ plasm for over 30 species in its National Collection of Endangered Plants, and continues to be a leading institution for plant conservation.
In her lecture, Kennedy will describe the approach and accomplishments of the CPC, which so far stands at over 700 species protected, some 100 reintroduction projects, nearly 2,000 field projects to monitor rare plants, and over 100 publications. The 36 institutions of the network—staff and volunteers—have accomplished work valued at $10 million for plant conservation projects.
The evening will also include a panel discussion about endangered plants in North Carolina, an overview of the Plant Conservation Program in the N.C. Department of Agriculture, and a brief introduction to the North Carolina Botanical Garden’s conservation programs. The Botanical Garden will also announce a new endowment, through the CPC network, for conservation of a particular endangered species. |
posted Oct 22, 2009 1:02 PM by Shaleyla Kelez
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updated Oct 23, 2009 4:44 AM by Scott Anderson
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Sunday, October 25, 5-7pm
Gather with other members of the Triangle Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology, to discuss and plan the conservation policy agenda for the chapter. Plus, eat some great food and drink some great drinks, and hang out in the woods with conservationists from around the Triangle!
Duke Forest, Gate C Shelter
NC 751
Durham, NC 27705
Directions:
* Follow NC 751 north towards US 70
* Pass Constitution Drive on right
* Gate C will be second gate on right past Constitution Drive
For a map go here
www.dukeforest.duke.edu/recreation/gate_c_shelter_info_sheet.pdf
************************************************************************************************* The Triangle Chapter of SCB is seeking ways to become more involved in promoting effective local, state, and regional policies for the protection of biological diversity. You can help, by responding (by the end of the week) to the VERY brief survey-quiz we've pasted below.
You can also help just by showing up at our cookout this Sunday afternoon, where we will discuss and formulate the important policy agenda for the Chapter this year (in addition to talking about exciting plans for field trips and other activities). Plus we have some great food that we'll cook on the grill, fermented beverages may make an
appearance since this is Duke Forest and not a State Park like Umstead, and, if its cold enough and the lumberjack party leaves us any lumber to play with, we'll enjoy our conservation policy discussions by the warm glow of a fire in the stone fireplace. Meet us at the Gate C shelter off 751, at 5pm on Sunday.
Please take our Conservation Policy Survey-Quiz (and no, this isn't one of those fake surveys that environmental groups send out where the last question is, "how much money will you send us tomorrow?" - we don't need your money, we need your expertise and enthusiasm, so we can push the Triangle group to the forefront of SCB Chapters worldwide!).
See you on Sunday afternoon, and don't forget to respond to the survey (rws10@duke.edu) so we can have something to talk about around the fire,
Ron Sutherland
President, TSCB
919-768-6174 |
posted Oct 15, 2009 6:40 AM by Scott Anderson
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updated Oct 15, 2009 6:44 AM
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When: Oct. 23, 2009 Where: Duke University Law School, Room 3037
The Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum (DELPF) announces its 2009 SYMPOSIUM together with the USDA Office of Ecosystem Services and Markets. The symposium will bring leading experts together to discuss the role of the Federal government in shaping and developing markets for ecosystem services. Panelists will discuss key issues in ecosystem market design, from standards development to the role of Federal lands and programs.
Moderators………………………………..
Lydia Olander, Senior Associate Director for Ecosystem Services, Nicholas Institute of Environmental Policy Solutions
Tim Profeta, Director, Nicholas Institute of Environmental Policy Solutions
Jim Salzman, Samuel F. Mordecai Professor of Law and Environmental Policy, Duke University School of Law
Speakers include………………………..
Robert Bonnie, Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Environment and Climate, U.S. Department of Agriculture
George Kelly, Director and Founder, Environmental Banc & Exchange
Laurie Wayburn, President, Pacific Forest Trust
John Forgach, Chairman, Equator LLC
Kit Batten, Science Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Interior
Sally Collins, Director, Office of Ecosystem Services and Markets, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Larry Elworth, Agricultural Liaison, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
David Antonioli, CEO, Voluntary Carbon Standard Association
Gia Schneider, Partner, EKO Asset Management Partners
Please see our working agenda and flier, attached.
Admittance is free and open to the public. For more information visit http://www.law.duke.edu/journals/delpf/symposium or email tomer.hasson@duke.edu |
posted Oct 15, 2009 6:22 AM by Scott Anderson
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updated Oct 15, 2009 6:52 AM
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When: Oct. 29, 2009 3:00pm
The Chatham Conservation Partnership and the North Carolina Botanical Garden are co‐sponsoring a Land Conservation Symposium on Thursday, October 29 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. The theme of the symposium is "Conservation: From Concept to Commitment—creating a shared vision and building support." The morning session will feature speakers Eric Freyfogle, an environmental law professor, and Richard Klein, a community action consultant. The afternoon session will feature a panel discussion with local leaders and experts, moderated by Gary Phillips. A salad bar lunch will be provided by the Carrboro Farmers Market. The symposium will be held in the Botanical Garden’s new Education Center, which is designed to receive LEED platinum certification—the highest level of certification for green buildings. It is located off of the 15‐501/54 Bypass (Fordham Blvd.) at Old Mason Farm Road. Directions to the Education Center are available at ncbg.unc.edu. Sponsors include the Triangle Community Foundation and Weaver Street Realty. Attendance is free and open to the public, but pre‐registration is required by contacting the N.C. Botanical Garden at 919‐962‐0522 Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM ‐ 5:00 PM. After pre‐registering, please take a few minutes to answer a very short survey (four questions) at the following link that will help us plan for the best possible symposium for participants: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=cmF9i8OdRyBf89ZUBF34Iw_3d_3d Symposium Schedule: 9:00 – 9:30 Registration 9:30 – 9:45 Welcome 9:45 – 10:45 Keynote Speaker: Eric Freyfogle, University of Illinois College of Law 10:45 – 10:55 Break 10:55 – 11:55 Keynote Speaker: Richard Klein, Community & Environmental Defense Services 12:00 –1:00 Lunch 1:00 –3:00 Panel Discussion 3:00 Close Eric Freyfogle is a professor with the University of Illinois College of Law. His book, Why Conservation is Failing and How It Can Regain Ground, outlines what he considers to be conservation's core tasks: clarify a broadly defined goal that promotes good land use; define a vision of private land ownership; craft mechanisms for collective action; address arrogance, ignorance, and burdens of proof; address conservation and social justice; and learn from history and environmental change. For more information about Eric Freyfogle go to www.law.uiuc.edu/faculty/directory/EricFreyfogle. Richard Klein is president of Community & Environmental Defense Services (CEDS), which uses the "Politically Oriented Advocacy" approach to land development issues that help expand public support for growth management, increase volunteer support for grassroots groups, and improve effectiveness of citizens and leaders. Mr. Klein is author of How To Win Land Development Issues. For more information about Richard Klein go to www.ceds.org. Members of the afternoon panel discussion are Kevin Brice, President and CEO of Triangle Land Conservancy; Cynthia Brown, founder of the Sojourner Group and 2009 recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr Peace Prize Award; Andrew George, member of the Dogwood Alliance Board of Directors and UNC doctoral student; Dr. George Lucier, Chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners and former Associate Director of the National Toxicology Program; Tami Schwerin, Executive Director of The Abundance Foundation; and Hope Taylor, Executive Director of Clean Water For North Carolina. Moderator Gary Phillips is founder of Weaver Street Realty and a former Chatham County Commissioner. Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) is a broad‐based group of government agencies, non‐profit organizations, businesses, and individuals with a common interest in conservation in Chatham County. Formed in 2006 by a memorandum of understanding, CCP's mission is “to develop and implement strategies for a community conservation vision that builds awareness, protection, and stewardship of Chatham County's natural resources.” More information is available at http://chathamconservation.wikispaces.com. The North Carolina Botanical Garden (Garden) is part of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has been a leader in conservation and education in the southeasern United States for more than 30 years. The Garden supports the University's mission of teaching, research, and public service through its own mission: “To inspire understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants in gardens and natural areas and to advance a sustainable relationship between people and nature." More information on the Garden is available at ncbg.unc.edu. Contacts: Symposium Information‐‐Gretchen Smith at gretchen_smith@bellsouth.net North Carolina Botanical Garden‐‐Laura Cotterman, lmcotter@email.unc.edu 919.962.0522 |
posted Sep 28, 2009 2:07 PM by Scott Anderson
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updated Oct 13, 2009 5:14 AM
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Thanks to everyone who participated in our trip to Nags Head Oct.2-4! We had a great time. Check out pictures here....
When: October 2-4 Where: Nags Head
- Triangle Chapter of The
Society for Conservation Biology heading to
the Outer Banks THIS FRIDAY where we'll contribute to the health of The Nature
Conservancy's Nags Head Woods Preserve while learning
about its maritime forest ecosystem. Details:
- Depart around 1 pm
Friday, October 2
- Arrive at the lovely Nags Head Woods preserve house ~5 pm
- Friday evening enjoy the preserve &/or the beach (<1
mi. from the house)
- Saturday a.m. meet w/TNC preserve manager for a partial day of
volunteer work on whatever projects need doing around the preserve
- Saturday evening free to explore preserve, sound &/or
beach
- Head back mid-Sunday (after more beach time)
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience
NC's beautiful Outer Banks & this treasure of a preserve, plus you can
build stewardship skills.
PLEASE RSVP BY NOON Wednesday!
to Ron Sutherland at
rws10@duke.edu
The preserve house is comfortable
& free, & the weather is always great this time of year
:) what better way to wrap-up the summer than a trip to the
beach? Hope you'll join us! |
posted Sep 21, 2009 11:50 AM by Scott Anderson
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updated Sep 23, 2009 8:20 AM
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When: Sunday, Sept. 27 Where: Umstead State Park Our annual Fall Meeting is still on for Sunday, September 27, at
Umstead State Park. Free food and drinks will be provided! The meeting
will take place in the large stone picnic shelter that is just down the
hill from the main parking area at the southern end of the state park
(take the Harrison Ave exit off I-40, then head away from Cary to end up
straight in the park. Meet us there at 2 pm for a hike, or at 4 pm for
food. The meeting/cookout will last till 6pm or so. Later, at 8pm, PBS
is airing a new Ken Burns documentary on America's National Parks, and
anyone who wants to join us can head to Amin Davis's place to watch
(details TBA at the cookout).
If you are interested in Conservation Biology and you live anywhere near
the triangle, please join us! (and bring your friends) If you are very
interested in promoting these sorts of events and professional
interaction opportunities, please consider running for one of our
executive board positions (President, Vice-President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Member-at-Large), the election will be held at the cookout.
Send nominations (including for yourself) to Ron Sutherland, rws10@duke.edu.
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posted Aug 12, 2009 2:28 PM by Unknown user
The Triangle
Chapter of The Society for Conservation Biology is taking a weekend trip to
the Outer Banks!
We'll spend a
Saturday helping out The Nature Conservancy's Nags Head Woods Preserve while
learning about its maritime forest ecosystem. Some details:
- Depart Durham ~1pm, Friday, Aug. 28th
- Arrive at Nags Head Woods preserve
house ~5 pm
- Friday evening enjoy the preserve
&/or the beach
- Saturday contribute to invasives
removal (stilt grass), preserve clean-up, &/or oyster shell bagging
- Saturday evening free to explore
preserve, sound &/or beach
- Head back mid-Sunday
This is a fantastic opportunity to exchange a good day of service
for the experience of NC's beautiful Outer Banks. Will send out more
details to those interested.
THERE IS A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS, SO PLEASE RSVP ASAP!
to Betsy at bsaylor@tnc.org
You'll need to be prepared to feed yourself (we can
buy groceries there) & contribute to gas, but the preserve house is
free. What better way to wrap-up the summer than a trip to the
beach? Hope you'll join us! |
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