Milwaukee Audubon Society's 30th Annual Natural Landscapes Conference February 13, 2010 - 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Theme: "The Year of the Niagara Escarpment" Concordia University, Barth Hall, Mequon, Wisconsin The 30th annual Natural Landscapes Conference is built around the Wisconsin Legislature's declaration of 2010 as the "Year of the Niagara Escarpment," recognizing this unique geological resource that runs 230 miles from the eastern edge of Horicon Marsh to the tip of Door County. Keynote speaker Roger Kunz will explore the escarpment on a journey back into time to examine its many amazing natural history aspects -- including the geology, geography, climate, ecosystems, water, caves, botany and fossils of the region. Kunz , a geologist, hydrologist and ecologist, will discuss the unique nature of what wind, water and ice can sculpt in nature and how this remarkable landscape feature impacts lives in Wisconsin. The conference will focus on matters ranging from native plants associated with escarpment habitats to learning about the cultural heritage of the Niagara Escarpment, to a new statewide initiative, "Bird City Wisconsin." After the keynote address, attendees will be able to pick three additional presentations from three concurrent thematic lines: " Natural Landscapes," "Avian Connection" and "Cultural Landscape Heritage." "With the wide variety of speakers, I'm sure everyone will find topics that pique their interest," said Andrew Struck, President of the Milwaukee Audubon Society. Among the other conference speakers: -- Greg Septon, peregrine falcon manager and researcher, on: "The Recovery, Management and Future of Wisconsin's Peregrine Falcons." -- Noel Cutright, emeritus scientist for WE Energies, on: "Wind Energy - Wildlife Interactions: What We Know and Don't Know." -- Carl Schwartz: speaking on "Bird City Wisconsin: A Feather in Any Community's Cap" -- Taking a page from Tree City USA's game plan, Milwaukee Audubon and other groups are set to launch a unique community improvement program. The conference will be held Feb. 13, 2010 at Concordia University in the Todd Wehr Auditorium and Barth Hall. Concordia University is located at 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive. Mequon WI 53097. Parking is free. A complimentary continental breakfast will be provided. Register on or before Feb. 8, 2010, the cost is $30. After Feb. 8 and at the door, the cost is $35; students with an ID are $20. Vendors, exhibitors, nonprofits and educational organizations are also invited to reserve a booth at the conference. Visit the website at www.milwaukeeaudubon.org for more information and to register; mail conference inquires to Milwaukee Audubon Society Registrations, 111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Bayside, WI 53217. Carl Schwartz Coordinator Bird City Wisconsin 7239 N. Barnett Lane Fox Point, WI 53217 Milwaukee County 414-416-3272 cschwartz3@xxxxxxxxx #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: //www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.