Sunday, August 11, 18:00-21:00

Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts

Come register for the conference and meet your hosts and friends, both new and old! There will be snacks, drinks and a cash bar.

Evening of Sunday, August 11, during the Opening Reception

Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts

Over the past six years, the Coastal Solutions Program at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology has implemented 30 high-impact projects along the Pacific Flyway of Latin America. This has been achieved through 30 leading conservation fellows working in nine Latin American countries, who have built a multidisciplinary collaboration network to design and implement solutions addressing current coastal challenges.

Through these photographs, we open a window to showcase the diversity of Latin American coastal landscapes, the beauty of shorebirds in their natural habitats, and the efforts of those working in the field, researching, and collaborating with local communities to safeguard these ecosystems. We invite you to view and learn more about the work of the Coastal Solutions Fellows on a visual journey from Mexico to Chile.

Monday, August 12, 07:00-08:00

Enjoy a short loop around the Swan Pond and Waterfowl Park!

Saturday, August 17, 08:30-10:00

Join for a longer loop around town, visiting the retention ponds and waterfowl park!

Location to meet at: in front of Jennings Dining Hall by the stairs

Join local birder Megan Boucher, to explore Sackville’s walking trails, and find migrating songbirds, shorebirds and more!

Please SIGN UP HERE in advance for the Morning Bird Walks so we know how many people to expect; drop ins will still be welcome, but we encourage you to pre-register.

The guided walk will be on maintained trails (gravel surface or boardwalks) with a moderate grade hill to and from campus. Please wear good walking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, bring bug spray and your binoculars. There will be a few pairs of binoculars at the Morning Bird Walks to borrow if you forgot yours.

You can view the eBird.org list for the area which includes the town of Sackville to check out what species that you may be able to see on the guided bird walks!

Monday, August 12, 18:00-21:00

Jennings Meal Hall

Students and early career biologists, are you thinking about your next steps? Do you have questions about working in government, academia, non-profits, or other areas? Do you want to discuss education and career goals, find mentors with similar interests, and build your network? Come to the Mentor-Early career event to meet with folks!

The Mentor-Early career event is a come-and-go, round table session. Students and early career biologists do not have to register – just show up and network! It will be held alongside the poster session, in the meal hall.

Sign up to be a mentor

Tuesday, 14 August, 18:00-21:30

An evening event at the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Johnson’s Mills Shorebird Reserve and Interpretive Centre.

Meet at Mount Allison University Campus at Lansdowne Street by the Athletic Centre before 18:00 (buses and vehicles depart at 18:00!) You will be returned to the same location around 9:30PM.

This event is included in your conference registration (free)! All conference registrants are welcome!

An opportunity to explore the Johnson’s Mills Shorebird Shorebird Reserve and Interpretive Centre, celebrate the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network Anniversaries for the Bay of Fundy and Suriname sister sites, socialize with other WHSG10 participants and most importantly – bird watch! There will be speeches, non-alcoholic beverages, ability to view roosting shorebirds from the Johnson’s Mills Shorebird Centre or walk or catch short bus ride to another viewing vantage point and explore the site and its birds.

Participants should plan for standing and walking outdoors. Please dress appropriately for the weather, including rain. There is a very limited amount of seating/shelter available for those who require accommodations. Buses will be available to move people between the two viewing sites (Johnson’s Mills Centre and Tom Johnson’s) or people can walk. There will be self-serve non-alcoholic beverages, and port-a-potty toilets at the Johnson’s Mills Centre.

Participants should bring/wear appropriate outdoor clothing for the weather of the day (optional: binoculars and/or camera). Footwear: walking on even terrain, established paths, and gravel (no beach walking, no wet areas).

If you require any special physical or other accommodations during this event, please contact Jennie.Rausch@ec.gc.ca in advance.

Wednesday, August 14, 20:00-23:00

Tweedie Hall in the Wallace McCain Student Centre

We will have the best selection of Cumbia (fun rhythms, easy to dance to, and represent our diverse and fusion culture) as well as music from Canada’s East Coast and around the Hemisphere for us to enjoy and dance to – it will be the best selection because it will be curated by YOU, the participants of the WHSG meeting!

Everyone is welcome to contribute to the playlist!

Join the flock, feel the rhythm!

Thursday, August 15, 18:30-19:30

Meet at Academic Quad, beside Chapel

Want to get to know the town of Sackville a bit better, and maybe even win a prize? Join our scavenger hunt that will take you around our beautiful town! This -mostly- bird-themed photo scavenger hunt will take place on Thursday at 18:30.

There are participation prizes! Come SNAP up some fun! 📸

Participants should bring cellphones, good clothing and shoes to walk in.

Evening of Friday, August 15

Jennings Meal Hall

To participate, you must purchase a ticket.

Celebrate the end of the conference and lifetime achievement award winners at the closing banquet. Purchase your ticket for the banquet by August 1!

Silent Auction

During the banquet we will host a silent auction to fundraise for the next meeting travel award.

Bring your donations and/or cash to bid for items. More information soon!