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4th Wildlife Viewing & Nature Tourism Academy

Beth Quillian

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Public Information Officer
Salem, OR

8:00am MST

Field Learning Experience: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum: An Intimate Experience Learning about the Sonoran Desert’s Flora and Fauna Offsite: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

5:30pm MST

Welcome Reception Terrace Level Patio and Foyer

8:30am MST

Plenary Session: Enhancing Relevancy and Engaging Support from a Broader Constituency: Insights from a Multistate Wildlife Viewing Survey - Sponsored by Missouri Department of Conservation TBA

10:30am MST

General Session: A Deep Dive into the Multistate Wildlife Viewer Survey Sonoran 1 and 2

1:30pm MST

General Session: Collecting Human Dimensions Data to Inform Engagement Approaches: Hope is Not a Strategy Sonoran 1 and 2

2:15pm MST

General Session: Implementing a State Wildlife Viewing Plan: Lessons Learned and Recommendations Sonoran 1 and 2

3:30pm MST

General Session: Putting It All Together: Discussion Session Sonoran 1 and 2

8:30am MST

Track 1: Sheltered English Instruction: Tips and Tricks Sonoran 2

9:00am MST

Track 2: Florida WildQuest: A Statewide App-based Scavenger Hunt Sonoran 1

9:30am MST

Track 2: Amphibian and Reptile Nature Tourism: An Untapped Resource for Wildlife Viewing and Citizen Scientist Engagement Sonoran 1

10:30am MST

Track 1: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Bat Walks: How We Re-Imagined Our Outreach Program Sonoran 2

11:15am MST

Track 1: Seven Simple Actions: Calling Birdwatchers to Conservation Action Sonoran 2

1:30pm MST

Track 2: Encouraging a Diverse Participant Base in a Fledgling Community Science Program Sonoran 1

2:15pm MST

Track 2: Cultivating New Supporters: How the VA DNR is Engaging Non-traditional Audiences with their Restore the Wild Membership Program Sonoran 1

3:30pm MST

Track 2: Bridging the Gap Between Tech and Trees Sonoran 1

4:35pm MST

Track 2: Guides, Tour Operators and Outfitters (GORP): Online Training for Interpretive Staff and Contact Guides Sonoran 1

6:30pm MST

“Duel in the Desert” Wildlife Trivia Cottonwood

8:30am MST

Track 1: Mega Birding Trail Symposium Sonoran 2

10:30am MST

Track 2: Birds and Manatees Need Privacy Too: Balancing the Needs of Wildlife Viewers with Sensitive Wildlife Species Sonoran 1

11:30am MST

Track 1: The Power of Citizen Science: Creating a Unique Force of Volunteers to Conduct Important Research Sonoran 2

5:30pm MST

Closing Reception La Paloma Dining Room

8:00am MST

Field Learning Experience: Home on the Range - A Tour of Southeastern Arizona’s Grasslands - Sponsored by Arizona Wildlife Federation Offsite: Southeastern Arizona’s Grasslands