Training

See also: Western Pond Turtle, Habitat Restoration

Overview

On June 27, 2013 Drs. David Germano and Galen Rathbun will present a comprehensive training on the biology and conservation of the western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata). The instructors have published reports and papers on the ecology and life history of this species, and their lecture summarizes the knowledge base on the ecology and conservation of the species. 

Intended Audience

Biological consultants, land managers, researchers, and regulatory agency personnel.

Workshop Objectives

• Understanding of the biology of Western Pond turtles
• Understanding of habitat management for this species
• Understanding of how to apply information in large scale and local conservation planning efforts

Topics Discussed

• Aquatic and terrestrial habitats and their management
• Individual movement patterns
• Population and community ecology
• Survey methods

Workshop Format

The training consists of classroom lecture and lab with hands-on opportunities with the species. Because our training site does not have easy access to natural populations in the field, this training does not have a field-based training component.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The fee for this 1 day workshop is $285; the fee includes refreshments, lunch, and materials.  You may pay now by credit card (via our web site upon registration) or send a check payable to the Elkhorn Slough Foundation mailed to:

Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training Program

ATTN: Virginia Guhin

1700 Elkhorn Road

Watsonville, CA, 95076

Please note the name of the workshop on your check. We accept only self-registration: no third party registration.

Deadline for receipt of payment is 5 p.m. June 3, 2013; your reservation may be forfeit after this date if we have not received payment.  We cannot refund registration fees if you cancel your registration after 5 p.m.  June 3.  We will refund cancellations prior to this date minus a $50 processing fee.  You cannot 'trade' registration with another individual, even in the same organization.  You will receive an email confirmation of payment, which finalizes the registration process.  We reserve the right to cancel this workshop due to insufficient registration prior to June 6, 2013 - in this case, a full refund will be remitted.