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Annual Dinner Meeting
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SCHEDULE
12:00 p.m. SOCIAL HOUR with beverages and appetizers
SILENT AUCTION BEGINS! Ongoing throughout the afternoon
1:00 p.m. DINNER -- Table service/buffet
2:00 p.m. WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
2:15 p.m. Presentation by TOM TYNING: HOPE FOR (SOME) HERPS*
Short break
3:30 p.m. Presentation by TURTLE RESCUE LEAGUE: TURTLE 911*
4:40 p.m. SILENT AUCTION ENDS!
*PRESENTATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM
Contact warerivernatureclub@yahoo.com for link and fee information.
12:00 p.m. SOCIAL HOUR with beverages and appetizers
SILENT AUCTION BEGINS! Ongoing throughout the afternoon
1:00 p.m. DINNER -- Table service/buffet
2:00 p.m. WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
2:15 p.m. Presentation by TOM TYNING: HOPE FOR (SOME) HERPS*
Short break
3:30 p.m. Presentation by TURTLE RESCUE LEAGUE: TURTLE 911*
4:40 p.m. SILENT AUCTION ENDS!
*PRESENTATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM
Contact warerivernatureclub@yahoo.com for link and fee information.
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Tom Tyning
Professor of Environmental Science
Berkshire Community College
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Natasha Nowick & Alexxia Bell
Turtle Rescue League
Tom Tyning is professor of environmental science at Berkshire Community College, former field biologist and master naturalist for the Mass Audubon Society, author of A Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles, and founder of the Berkshire Natural History Conference. Tyning brings his authority and enthusiasm to everything he does, from teaching, to work on Salamander Tunnels in Amherst, to research on the local rattlesnake and butterfly populations.
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HOPE FOR SOME HERPS:
THE TWISTING SAGA OF CONSERVATION FOR UN-LOVED SPECIES In general, the study of amphibians and reptiles has lagged far behind that of other vertebrates, and even of many invertebrates. We still lack basic knowledge of the distribution of many of our species, not to mention their population levels, trends, or natural fluctuations. Yet despite regular setbacks, insights continue to unfold that provide some hope for conservation. This presentation will highlight relevant trends in herpetological research, areas of field work where any of us can contribute, and a conservation outlook for selected species in our region. The complex intersection of science, speculation, politics, and history have made the study of local amphibians and reptiles both imperative and filled with roadblocks. But, for those who revel in the April chorus of spring peepers or relax at the sight of a sun-basking turtle, field observations will continue to encourage an energetic and positive hope for all components of healthy landscapes, including the herps. |
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TURTLE 911:
HELPING SAVE OUR MOST ENDANGERED NATIVE CREATURES Spring is here, and our native turtles are on the move. Learn how we can all help our imperiled wildlife. Learn why turtles are endangered and how we can all play a role in their protection. The Turtle Rescue League is a nonprofit rescue and rehabilitation center dedicated to the protection of our native turtles. Learn how you can make a real difference in your community. We will be discussing our native turtle species as well as what sort of rescue kit we should all be keeping in our vehicles. Join us and learn to become a turtle Superhero! |
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Here at the Turtle Rescue League, our mission is to
“keep turtles a part of the future, not a thing of the past.”
We were founded as a non-profit organization in 2010, and since then, we have implemented four main programs; rehabilitation, incubation, conservation, and education. Although we primarily serve native turtles,
we have initiated adoption and placement services
for non-native pet turtles.
We believe all turtles deserve a second chance at life.
RESERVATION INFORMATION
DINNER & MEETING $40 member $45 non-member Amount
Number of attendees: ___ member(s) $40 ___ non-members @ $45 ________
Name (s): ______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
MEMBERSHIP $15 individual or couple
2022 Membership (through January 2023) ________
PRESENTATIONS ONLY $20 member $25 non-member
In-person or via ZOOM ________
TOTAL ________
DINNER & MEETING $40 member $45 non-member Amount
Number of attendees: ___ member(s) $40 ___ non-members @ $45 ________
Name (s): ______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
MEMBERSHIP $15 individual or couple
2022 Membership (through January 2023) ________
PRESENTATIONS ONLY $20 member $25 non-member
In-person or via ZOOM ________
TOTAL ________
RSVP
for DINNER MEETING by APRIL 15th
for SPEAKERS ONLY by APRIL 22nd
Send details on a copy of this form or with a handwritten note, with check or money order payable to WARE RIVER NATURE CLUB, P.O.BOX 76, HARDWICK MA 01037
or
submit payment with details via PayPal:
warerivernatureclub@yahoo.com
for DINNER MEETING by APRIL 15th
for SPEAKERS ONLY by APRIL 22nd
Send details on a copy of this form or with a handwritten note, with check or money order payable to WARE RIVER NATURE CLUB, P.O.BOX 76, HARDWICK MA 01037
or
submit payment with details via PayPal:
warerivernatureclub@yahoo.com