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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello herpers! Ready to present at OH PARC in March? Please see announcement below<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Viorel<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> OHPARC <ohparc-bounces@lists.osu.edu> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Greg Lipps via OHPARC<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:43 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> ohparc@lists.osu.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> OHPARC Registration now open for OH Amphibian & Reptile Conference<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Registration is now open for the
<b>Ohio Amphibian & Reptile Conference</b> on Wednesday, March 25, 2020<b> </b>at the Nationwide 4-H Center on the campus of OSU in Columbus. Go to
<a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fohparc.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C33ea35b9dba14759151708d7a4f746e0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637159254265845097&sdata=5XGq1gmUaqts%2F9pQEELUUO%2BGxJUVNReGswbtaWy57r0%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://ohparc.org/" shash="wik/lGBVWFZ0rJx5HYPTV4vOZzkno3iQYZ+EEg0EClyCNW0cRWyKUcx2LiWl/Atgy963GQvlXWJspLTcEGGe0STFFF32fIR5UAptNoILDCC0XlbHYGZEjkcYI/JpnHEzxTXPHI/IsuYYtGGsIVnDoNsElOAUsDMENfX5rSbehK8=">
http://ohparc.org/</a> for details and the link to the registration site. We’re excited to announce this year’s keynote speaker is Lauren Pond, a documentary photographer and author of the book
<a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.laurenpondphoto.com%2Fbook%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C33ea35b9dba14759151708d7a4f746e0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637159254265845097&sdata=2GceHs%2FVosmk6RE23muchu%2Bc%2BHJGECOsma5XbxiFyVM%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://www.laurenpondphoto.com/book/" shash="JZq8kf2zobVczjLvmrnZK1bsxTiKqmw7+nKViL1pOLy9nx+e9iPXXRry4VjBRAOjLBIJRB7iCO6U7EQ/5EsBaPK9vHDilGfk52pk5ey534nwLZBpzTOpM6jWB1HT+eiYq3kO5b6xh/YxBliYdtoSPVGNPuFVRwaH/1maFkrQuJQ=">
Test of Faith: Signs, Serpents, Salvation</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Want to present a
<b>poster</b>, give an <b>oral presentation</b>, or a <b>brief update</b> at the Ohio Amphibian and Reptile Conference? Go to
<a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fohparc.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C33ea35b9dba14759151708d7a4f746e0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637159254265855092&sdata=WXyf5ysLmtWn7wt3SGBh58xT1bU4EOgnxQ2xulUlvXk%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://ohparc.org/" shash="BmJpjuyqub63xeOZyMf9sUZyCA4H+dQclg7DapwJBRd6drbxwjeM/6h/Gz9Tbsq2RFt6VCLx5zGQ61SQPitTuiHcHBThN8LmrEakNKz2mSYPA5XuM2dt367/gww0pDP6gv4kUfvIdQfaWanucG9cUtenRJ0h1KtaF8i5l/8f2dw=">
http://ohparc.org/</a> for details on how to do so. We’re also looking for donations for our
<b>silent auction</b> which raises money to help subsidize student registrations to the conference, supports our small grant program (in conjunction with the Ohio Biological Survey), and keeps OHPARC running.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Available
<i>only</i> for pickup at the March 25 conference is <a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.customink.com%2Ffundraising%2Fohparc%3Fside%3Dback%26type%3D1%26zoom%3Dfalse&data=02%7C01%7C%7C33ea35b9dba14759151708d7a4f746e0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637159254265855092&sdata=X2SeHcLqguSd8qnd5uHHx%2BYGQAHe3WHgFkKJWlKk7xc%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://www.customink.com/fundraising/ohparc?side=back&type=1&zoom=false" shash="CB8bztpuwA+76haz10m+vuIAaAXVVJP363R8aWYFooBwV31x4CpEdJdlsmlG6bLjrvgfEhiq2PujneCPnIUBl8sNv+M6LSG3hb6NcpE0XAGNAEC4fxVTAYpB03qMqxV1/VFb1VaUhINGd+5OfwM1AXhNUVyxuwSwLB2YnXVjlqk=">
OHPARC’s newest <b>t-shirt</b></a> featuring the Eastern Massasauga and a 2020-appropriate message. These must be ordered separately from registration and by March 2. Don’t miss out! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We are also soliciting
<b>nominations </b>for OHPARC Co-Chair and Advisory Board. You can read more about the responsibilities of these positions
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here</a>. To meet our desired geographic and professional diversity goals, we’re particularly interested in adding a student to the Advisory Board. If you are interested in being considered or wish to nominate someone (please check with them first, to be
certain they are willing to serve), please reach out to the Co-Chairs (<a href="mailto:GregLipps@gmail.com">GregLipps@gmail.com</a>,
<a href="mailto:Matt.Cross@toledozoo.org">Matt.Cross@toledozoo.org</a>). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fohiobiologicalsurvey.regfox.com%2Fohio-natural-history-conference-2020&data=02%7C01%7C%7C33ea35b9dba14759151708d7a4f746e0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637159254265865089&sdata=xs324t41RiOzPeYWjors5hLqQ5NPKJ8BZI4nwF627Po%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://ohiobiologicalsurvey.regfox.com/ohio-natural-history-conference-2020" shash="TmSi1ODk7vVYjhQyTdotK9TSWUtltDQrZ7JqJoOJn487VdEg0nh8oiy/+2yZvO1VVaamH8SocLVRPnMOkbiQtB+VWXcWPK7N88gB9jQTlPfJVouWIHYiP2aJ9mroEwQeQ7k7WeTRx5FHff6Pf/jRWGJ3DNSPNSsJghv464rLj5M=">
<b>Ohio Natural History Conference</b></a> to be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at The Toledo Zoo. Join the Ohio Biological Survey as they host the second stop on the physiographic tour of Ohio. This special traveling conference occurs every 2 years
and we are excited in 2020 to highlight the unique landscape features and biological diversity of NW Ohio and the Lake Erie shore. The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium will host this special event in partnership with Metroparks Toledo to showcase the region. This
year’s keynote speaker is Mary Mertz, Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><a href="https://apps.ohiodnr.gov/Wildlife/DiversityRegistration/">Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference</a></b> to be held Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Ohio Union on the OSU campus. This year’s theme is “Undercover: The Unseen World of Wildlife.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#38761D">Gregory Lipps</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006600">Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Coordinator<br>
<a href="https://obcp.osu.edu/" target="_blank">Ohio Biodiversity Conservation Partnership</a><br>
Ohio State University<br>
419-376-3441 <br>
<a href="mailto:GregLipps@gmail.com" target="_blank">GregLipps@gmail.com</a></span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello herpers! Ready to present at OH PARC in March? Please see announcement below<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Viorel<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> OHPARC <ohparc-bounces@lists.osu.edu> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Greg Lipps via OHPARC<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:43 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> ohparc@lists.osu.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> OHPARC Registration now open for OH Amphibian & Reptile Conference<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Registration is now open for the
<b>Ohio Amphibian & Reptile Conference</b> on Wednesday, March 25, 2020<b> </b>at the Nationwide 4-H Center on the campus of OSU in Columbus. Go to
<a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fohparc.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C33ea35b9dba14759151708d7a4f746e0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637159254265845097&sdata=5XGq1gmUaqts%2F9pQEELUUO%2BGxJUVNReGswbtaWy57r0%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://ohparc.org/" shash="wik/lGBVWFZ0rJx5HYPTV4vOZzkno3iQYZ+EEg0EClyCNW0cRWyKUcx2LiWl/Atgy963GQvlXWJspLTcEGGe0STFFF32fIR5UAptNoILDCC0XlbHYGZEjkcYI/JpnHEzxTXPHI/IsuYYtGGsIVnDoNsElOAUsDMENfX5rSbehK8=">
http://ohparc.org/</a> for details and the link to the registration site. We’re excited to announce this year’s keynote speaker is Lauren Pond, a documentary photographer and author of the book
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Test of Faith: Signs, Serpents, Salvation</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Want to present a
<b>poster</b>, give an <b>oral presentation</b>, or a <b>brief update</b> at the Ohio Amphibian and Reptile Conference? Go to
<a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fohparc.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C33ea35b9dba14759151708d7a4f746e0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637159254265855092&sdata=WXyf5ysLmtWn7wt3SGBh58xT1bU4EOgnxQ2xulUlvXk%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://ohparc.org/" shash="BmJpjuyqub63xeOZyMf9sUZyCA4H+dQclg7DapwJBRd6drbxwjeM/6h/Gz9Tbsq2RFt6VCLx5zGQ61SQPitTuiHcHBThN8LmrEakNKz2mSYPA5XuM2dt367/gww0pDP6gv4kUfvIdQfaWanucG9cUtenRJ0h1KtaF8i5l/8f2dw=">
http://ohparc.org/</a> for details on how to do so. We’re also looking for donations for our
<b>silent auction</b> which raises money to help subsidize student registrations to the conference, supports our small grant program (in conjunction with the Ohio Biological Survey), and keeps OHPARC running.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Available
<i>only</i> for pickup at the March 25 conference is <a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.customink.com%2Ffundraising%2Fohparc%3Fside%3Dback%26type%3D1%26zoom%3Dfalse&data=02%7C01%7C%7C33ea35b9dba14759151708d7a4f746e0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637159254265855092&sdata=X2SeHcLqguSd8qnd5uHHx%2BYGQAHe3WHgFkKJWlKk7xc%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://www.customink.com/fundraising/ohparc?side=back&type=1&zoom=false" shash="CB8bztpuwA+76haz10m+vuIAaAXVVJP363R8aWYFooBwV31x4CpEdJdlsmlG6bLjrvgfEhiq2PujneCPnIUBl8sNv+M6LSG3hb6NcpE0XAGNAEC4fxVTAYpB03qMqxV1/VFb1VaUhINGd+5OfwM1AXhNUVyxuwSwLB2YnXVjlqk=">
OHPARC’s newest <b>t-shirt</b></a> featuring the Eastern Massasauga and a 2020-appropriate message. These must be ordered separately from registration and by March 2. Don’t miss out! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We are also soliciting
<b>nominations </b>for OHPARC Co-Chair and Advisory Board. You can read more about the responsibilities of these positions
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here</a>. To meet our desired geographic and professional diversity goals, we’re particularly interested in adding a student to the Advisory Board. If you are interested in being considered or wish to nominate someone (please check with them first, to be
certain they are willing to serve), please reach out to the Co-Chairs (<a href="mailto:GregLipps@gmail.com">GregLipps@gmail.com</a>,
<a href="mailto:Matt.Cross@toledozoo.org">Matt.Cross@toledozoo.org</a>). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Ohio Natural History Conference</b></a> to be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at The Toledo Zoo. Join the Ohio Biological Survey as they host the second stop on the physiographic tour of Ohio. This special traveling conference occurs every 2 years
and we are excited in 2020 to highlight the unique landscape features and biological diversity of NW Ohio and the Lake Erie shore. The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium will host this special event in partnership with Metroparks Toledo to showcase the region. This
year’s keynote speaker is Mary Mertz, Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><a href="https://apps.ohiodnr.gov/Wildlife/DiversityRegistration/">Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference</a></b> to be held Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Ohio Union on the OSU campus. This year’s theme is “Undercover: The Unseen World of Wildlife.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#38761D">Gregory Lipps</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><br>
</span><span class="gmaildefault"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#006600">Co-Chair,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006600">Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Coordinator<br>
<a href="https://obcp.osu.edu/" target="_blank">Ohio Biodiversity Conservation Partnership</a><br>
Ohio State University<br>
419-376-3441 <br>
<a href="mailto:GregLipps@gmail.com" target="_blank">GregLipps@gmail.com</a></span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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