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 Bird Conservation Through Education TM  December 12, 2008 
In This Issue
Early Bird Deadline Ends Monday
Early Conference Sponsors


The Bird Education Network (BEN) was created following the February 2007 National Gathering, hosted by CEE. BEN is a CEE initiative that seeks to creat a network of bird education professionals. 

Bird educators must "present a case for birds" - stressing the importance of birds, bird-connections to a broader natural world, and our roles through birds as stewards of our planet. Ultimately, BEN seeks to connect bird educators at all levels to be more effective.
 
A BEN Committee has been established to provide advice and guidance for this important initiative, to advance "bird education through conservation."





 


Quick Links
JekyllEarly Bird Deadline 
Ends Monday
 
Bird Conservation through Education: A National Gathering,  
22-26 February 2009
Jekyll Island, Georgia

Don't forget!!! Monday, December 15th is the last day to postmark your registration form for Bird Conservation through Education: A National Gathering.
 
The full registration fee of $295 covers sessions, the Bird Educator's Share Fair, networking activities, meals, and a Low Country Seafood Boil! 
 
To register, fill out the registration form found in our registration packet. Registration and payment must be postmarked by December 15th to avoid late registration fees.
 
Also, make your hotel reservation today by calling the Jekyll Island Club Hotel at (800) 535-9547 and reference Group Number 3208. Lodging rates are $119 plus tax for single rooms. Share a room and pay only $70 per night plus tax. Room releases will begin on Monday, December 20th so book before the holidays!!!
 
Surrounded by marshes, remote beaches and great birding, we hope you will join us for what promises to be an outstanding event for bird educators. For more details on location, hotel rates, field trips, and developing conference specifics, see the BEN website.


  
Thank You to our Early Conference Sponsors!
 
Conference Sponsors 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wildlife Refuge System and the Kaytee Avian Foundation.
 
                    USFWS       National Wildlife Refuge System
 
 
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Conference Contributors
Environmental Education and Training Partnership, the Georgia Ornithological Society, Coastal Georgia Audubon Society, Wild Bird Centers of America, Friends of Jeanne Fossani and Barbara Price, President, Council for Environmental Education. 
 
          EETAP   wild bird centers  Bird Stamp

For more information on sponsorship opportunities click here or  to download a copy of our donation form click here.

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