by azhadminKM

The year is nearly half over and the 2017 AZH annual conference is fast approaching! We are busy planning the details of the conference and tours as well as trying to raise money. Easier said than done, but we keep asking! The pre- and post-conference tours are posted on the AZH annual conference registration site, and don’t miss the sunset cruise icebreaker aboard the Naples Princess—register online to reserve your spot! You can access the registration site via the AZH website or here http://napleszoo.org/azhconference2017.

You can expect sunny days, afternoon rains, and gorgeous sunsets during your visit to paradise. Our theme for the conference is “vintage beach party,” so pack your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts for the banquet. The Program committee is wrapping up the schedule of educational sessions and we should have the details posted soon with CEUs offered. Applications are being accepted for the 2017 AZH Plant Conservation Grant Program until July 27. We are looking forward to another collection of great conservation projects and partnerships from the AZH membership.

You should have received a survey on traveling exhibits—be sure to complete this as the information collected will be shared at the conference. We are hosting a traveling exhibit this fall so I am eager to hear about other organizations’ experiences. You will be receiving another survey soon on browse species offered to avian species. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Avian Scientific Advisory Group Chair contacted us for information on what species are used as browse, perching, etc. and we offered to poll AZH members to gather this information for them. Remember that we are the best resource for what we do. We are all—but make some time to share your knowledge with others.

Cant’ wait to see you in September!