December 2007 Conference Calendar New England Region Conferences (in chronological order) SER Mid-Atlantic Conference – Urban Landscapes, Opportunities for Ecological Restoration This year’s conference explores the particular challenges and opportunities that urbanized landscapes present for ecological restoration – whether of forests, streams, or shorelines, or of whole complexes of human-dominated ecosystems. Some sessions will present technical aspects of recreating habitat, restoring ecological health, and maintaining wildlife in urban areas. Others will address the uniquely urban issues of stormwater management, habitat inventorying, and large-scale project management in densely populated areas. Time for networking, so valued in previous years, is increased this year by the addition of poster sessions and a reception afterwards. Date: January 9, 2008 Location: Kanbar Campus Center, Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA Sponsored by: SER Mid-Atlantic Chapter Contact: Dennis Burton at dburton@schuylkillcenter.org Website: http://www.ser.org/pdf/2008_MA_Conference_Brochure_Revised_(v3).pdf  Ecological Landscaping Association’s 2008 Conference & Eco-Marketplace – Re-Visioning the Landscape: An Ecological Approach ELA presents: a full day Permaculture Intensive Workshop with David Jacke, Dynamics Ecological Design, and Jono Neiger, Regenerative Design, on March 6, 2008 followed by the 14th annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace on March 7 & 8, 2008. This premier event includes 25 workshops presented by preeminent educators, writers, and practitioners in the field of ecological landscaping. With over 40 exhibitors and live demonstrations, the Eco-Marketplace showcases landscape techniques, information, products, and services needed to create and manage healthy communities. In addition, each day features an optional meal with keynote speaker: March 6 – TBA; March 7 - John Todd, author and co-founded of New Alchemy Institute, Ocean Arks International, and Living Technologies Inc.; and March 8 - Tom Wessels, author and educator at Antioch University New England. Date: March 6–8, 2008 Location: MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA Sponsored by: ELA Contact: Penny Lewis, ELA Executive Assistant, ELA.info@comcast.net or 617-436-5838 Website: www.ecolandscaping.org 13th Annual Cape Cod Natural History Conference Presentation Topics: professional or personal studies or observations concerning the identification, ecology, behavior, status, or distribution of local plants, animals, or natural communities and studies pertaining to local environmental issues. Proposal Deadline: December 19, 2007 Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Cape Cod Community College - West Barnstable, Massachusetts Sponsored by: Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cape Cod Community College's Environmental Technology Program Contact: Melissa Lowe, Education Coordinator, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, (508) 349-2615; mlowe@massaudubon.org River Management Society Symposium - "Branching Out From The Mainestream" For its 9th biennial symposium, the River Management Society (RMS) is exploring new territory—the rivers and streams of New England. This is our first national symposium in the Northeast, and as the symposium title implies, we’re also branching out from the formats and topics of past gatherings. This meeting of river experts will be more intimate and interactive, offering new ideas and ways of learning. However, many favorite elements from the past will remain, including field trips to local rivers and estuaries for onsite examples of management successes and challenges. Please plan on joining us in Maine as the forests and waterways of this incredible state become the backdrop for "Branching Out From The Mainestream." There is a Student Paper Contest – see website for details. Call for Papers Deadline: November 30, 2007. Date: May 12-15, 2008 Location: Eastland Park Hotel, Portland, Maine Sponsor: River Management Society Website: www.river-management.org Contact: Dan Haas at (509) 371-1801 or daniel_haas@fws.gov. Capitalizing on Wetlands – SWS 2008 International Conference: Focusing on the importance of wetland science in an election year The focus of this exciting and timely meeting highlights the need for integrating the breadth of wetland science with economics, public policy, and education. Our goal is to generate topical discussion about wetland science with the backdrop of a changing environment and new incoming administration. Understanding and communicating the nature of this capital will be critical to making decisions at local to global levels about the management, protection, and fate of the world’s wetlands. Symposia will focus on Carbon Sequestration in Wetlands, Sea Level Rise and Coastal Wetlands, Drought in Peatlands, Wetlands and Methane Emissions, Coastal Hazards, Managing Mangroves, Decommissioning Dams and Reclaiming Wetlands, Wetland functions and assessment, The Science of Significant Nexus, Headwaters and Isolated Wetlands, Wetland GIS/smart growth, Sustainability of Creation and Restoration, Emergy accounting for assessing wetland benefits, and Wetland and Stream restoration through better storm water management. So join us in DC during this important election year! Date: May 27 – May 30, 2008 Location: Wardman Park Hotel, Washington DC Sponsored by: Society of Wetland Scientists Contact: Teresa Doss (973) 407-1374 or Dr. Kelman Wieder Website: www.sws.org Restore Americas Estuaries – 4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration (2008) Estuaries and coasts are an important part of America's economy, history, and living culture. Restore America's Estuaries' 4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration is the only national conference focused on the goals and practices of coastal and estuarine habitat restoration. The five-day Conference will explore the state-of-the-art in all aspects and scales of restoration, and will be comprised of field sessions, plenary sessions, expert presentations, special evening events, workshops, a poster hall, and a Restoration Exposition. Date: October 11–15, 2008 Location: RI Convention Center, Providence, RI Sponsored by: RAE Website: http://www.estuaries.org/?id=4