IUWC 2023 - International registration information

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Welcome to the registration site for the 2023 International Urban Wildlife Conference!

This conference will bring together urban planners, researchers, city and county staff, students, educators, biologists, and ecologists of all backgrounds to highlight research, case studies, policy initiatives, thought exercises, and discussions related to wildlife and natural resources in urban environments.

Our 2023 conference theme is: Tell your story: Communicating our science to the public, the media and policymakers while uplifting diverse voices.

Location: Our conference will be held in downtown Washington, D.C. within walking distance of the National Mall, Black Lives Matter Plaza, Capitol Hill, and many Smithsonian museums.You can find more information at our website about conference travel, and lodging.

Social: An Evening of Reconnecting Along the Anacostia River. Join us for an evening of food, drinks, and reconnecting along the Anacostia River. This year's welcome social will be a Solace Outpost, a D.C. brewery located on the Anacostia River and in the shadow of Nationals Park (Go Nats!). Reconnect with colleagues and take in views of Anacostia Park and the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge while trying to spot bald eagles and ospreys along the river. Food will be provided.

Field Trips: We are offering seven field trips that feature local nature and culture in the D.C. area. These include osprey banding, boat tour of the Anacostia River, hike in Rock Creek Park, tour of the Civil War Defense, tour of Theodore Roosevelt Island, and tour of the Capitol. Full descriptions can be found below.

Urban Wildlife Explorer Program: The Urban Wildlife Explorer program matches Explorers (students and early career professionals) with Guides (established professionals) for meetings about conference presentations, networking, and all things urban wildlife.

We know how overwhelming someone’s first or second conference can be, from meeting new people to networking and presentations. The Urban Wildlife Explorer Program is a Professional Development conference program. We also realize that our conference is often more than just a place to share research, but it is a chance to meet like-minded people and network with those in our field. Especially for students and early career professionals, we know how important it is to make those connections!

That is why we are offering the opportunity to embark on your professional Journey in the Urban Wildlife Explorer Program which will enhance the conference experience for Guides and Explorers alike. You can learn more at https://tinyurl.com/About-IUWC2023-ExplorerProgram

What is Urban Wildlife Explorer Program? The goal of this journey is to help students and early career professionals, (known as Explorers), form professional connections in our field of urban wildlife. On this professional development journey, Explorers are matched with a conference attendee who is established in their chosen field (known as Guides). Explorers and Guides meet in-person via their preferred scheduling methods and connect at least one time prior to the start of the conference (ie zoom). Explorers and Guides check-in with each other throughout the conference (and maybe even after!) following their provided journey itinerary. During the conference, an in-person mixer is also provided for all Explorers, Guides, and other conference attendees to meet and expand their networks!

Who are we looking for?

Urban Wildlife Explorers: We are looking for students and early career professionals attending the 2023 International Urban Wildlife Conference. We know how daunting conferences can be, and how difficult it can be to make connections especially now, as we are just beginning to return from the virtual and continued hybrid formats of conferences and events. The role of the Urban Wildlife Explorer is designed for students and early career professionals to get the most out of their conference experience. This journey offers you a chance to be uniquely matched with someone experienced in your field who will be your point of contact, provide the chance to network, ask questions, and forge lasting connections!

*If you are interested in being an Explorer, visit: tinyurl.com/Explorer-Registration-IUWC2023

Urban Wildlife Guides: We are looking for experienced professionals to participate as Guides on the Urban Wildlife Journey. In this role, you will be a point of contact for explorer that you are uniquely matched with. Think back to the early days in your field. Surely you remember how nerve wracking it can be trying to network with someone who has your dream job or simply trying to figure out what the best questions are to ask. As a Guide in the Urban Wildlife Journey, you will be there (via itinerary) to answer questions, provide encouragement, or whatever else you think would help your matched Explorers. This role has no requirements and can be whatever you and your matched Explorers want it to be. It is also a great opportunity to meet the future pioneers of your field and possibly play a role in shaping someone’s future!

*If you are interested in being a Guide, visit tinyurl.com/Guide-Registration-IUWC2023

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Professional registration, $450.00 USD, For attendees with over 36 consecutive months of full-time, non-entry level employment

Early Career Professional registration, $275 USD, For attendees with less than 36 consecutive months of full-time, non-entry level employment

Student registration, $275 USD, For attendees currently in an undergraduate or graduate school program

Please indicate if you would like to participate in our workshop or any field trips

Boat Tour of the Anacostia River with the Anacostia Watershed Society. $25 USD. Sunday June 4th, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Transportation on your own. Maximum of 20 people. In the 18th century, the Anacostia River flowed through 2,500 acres of tidal wetlands. Today, less than 150 acres of wetland remain. Today, the Anacostia is a river on the mend, recovering from centuries of industrialization and pollution to become an urban oasis in the middle of the National Capital Area. Join the Anacostia Watershed Society on a 2-hour boat tour of the Anacostia River to learn the history, ecology, and health of the river and how they are restoring wetlands to their natural role as filters for pollution and habitat for a variety of wildlife. Registration of $25 will go towards the Anacostia Watershed Society and the Urban Wildlife Working Group.

Natural History Hike in Rock Creek Park. $25 USD. Sunday June 4th, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Transportation on your own (Metro access). Maximum 20 people. Join us on a hike with a local naturalist in Rock Creek Park and learn the history and ecology of the Park. Rock Creek Park is an oasis in the middle of the city, and a truly urban National Park. Boasting 1,754 acres and 32 miles of trails in the middle of Washington, D.C., the park also contains Civil War fortifications, working mills, colonial houses, and thousands of years of D.C. history. Registration of $25 will go towards the Urban Wildlife Working Group

Tour of the Civil War Defense in Washington, D.C. $25 USD. Sunday June 4th, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Transportation provided. Maximum 10 people. Washington, D.C. has a unique intersection between Civil War History and modern Natural History. Many of the greenspaces in Washington D.C. were once Civil War forts now protected and maintained by the National Parks Service. We will tour several Civil War Defense sites that now serve as habitats for the District's biodiversity. Sites will include Fort Foote, Fort Dupont, Fort Bunker Hill, Fort Slocum, Fort Stevens, and Fort DeRussy. Registration of $25 will cover transportation

Tour of Theodore Roosevelt Island with the National Park Service. $10. Sunday June 4th, time forthcoming. Transportation on your own. Maximum 20 people. Theodore Roosevelt Island is an 88.5-acre island and national memorial located in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. During the Civil War, Roosevelt Island was used as a training camp for the United States Colored Troops. The island is now home of the Theodore Roosevelt memorial and miles of trails that cut through upland woodlands and bottomland swamps. Join National Park Services Ranger Janet Greene on a guided tour of Theodore Roosevelt Island. A suggested donation of $10 will go towards the Urban Wildlife Working Group.

Workshop The Value of Visuals: Designing Graphical Abstracts to Share Your Science. $15 USD. Science communication is a rapidly evolving field that is transforming how we share and discuss science. It is increasingly being recognized that science is most impactful impactful when effectively and accessibly communicated to a wide range of audiences. This growing understanding has resulted in a range of initiatives to share science in unique and compelling ways. Visuals, in particular, are increasingly being used to distill complex information into clear and concise formats. In fact, an expanding number of scientific journals provide authors the opportunity to submit graphical abstracts as part of their manuscripts so that readers may quickly and more accessibly develop an overall understanding of the goals and findings of the research. In this interactive, half-day workshop we will work with participants to develop their own graphical abstract. As part of this workshop, you will: 1) explore how storytelling and visuals can enhance your research and scientific goals 2) practice a storytelling exercise to help identify your communication goals and find your message; 3) discuss design principles and processes for breaking down complex concepts into clear and compelling visuals 4) apply those principles and processes to draft your own graphical abstracts and 5) discussion a number of programs/tools that can be used to help you design your next graphical abstract.

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