Snowbird Invitation Annual Conference
Transcript of Snowbird Invitation Annual Conference
SNOWBIRD, UTAHSNOWBIRD, UTAH
2 – 6 October 20102 – 6 October 2010
THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY 17TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY 17TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
When you think of Utah, what are the 1st things that come to mind?
I think I see a tree…
For the uninitiated:You may think of Utah’s scenery as mundane –
flatter-than-a-pancake landscapes where cars speed like rockets.
And, admit it, you think about the unusual mating system
practiced by some Utah species
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However, if you’ve been to Utah, you know the Utah mountain,
canyon, and desert scenery is breathtaking.
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And recent changes to the liquor laws make it as easy to get an adult beverage in Utah as nearly any other state in the union.
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And, of course, the vast majority of animals in Utah practice the most common mating system.
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You may recall that Utah hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. Tourism is a leading industry; so, Utah knows
how to take care of its visitors.
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Now, if there were a FALL Olympics,
Utah would certainly qualify to host.
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As would Snowbird – the most accessible mountain conference center in
America.Over 500 guestrooms; over 30 meeting rooms; numerous outdoor
patios, decks & terraces and a highly trained service staff
Snowbird rises to the top in environmental conservation & outreach with several awards for revegetation, mine reclamation, energy conservation, improving air & water quality & education
programs
Snowbird and it’s surrounds are truly World Class!Alpine Utah
30 miles from SLC
located 30 miles from Salt Lake City’s International Airport
And close to field trip locations such as the Great Salt Lake
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Great Salt Lake
a hemispherically recognized area of importance for birds;
and the lake with be teaming with bird life in October!
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We will also be close to high desert, sagebrush country like Deseret Ranch - Where the deer and the antelope
play.
And Mount Timpanogos is a showcase of Fall in the Rocky Mountains.
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Right in Snowbird, you’ll be able to hike, bike, & ride the tram from the 7700 ft. base to the Wasatch Ridge at
11,000 ft.
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And, of course, our trips will target Utah wildlife
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And before or after the meetings, stop by our outstanding state & national parks.
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One behalf of the Conference Arrangements Committee & the Utah Chapter of The Wildlife Society;
please join us at…
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SNOWBIRD, UTAHSNOWBIRD, UTAH
2 – 6 October 20102 – 6 October 2010
THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY 17TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY 17TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE