The 2nd International Colloquium on the Ecology of Tree Squirrels
5th to 11th May 2000
This will be held for 5 days between 5-11 May 2000 near Salem, Oregon in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. We will use some of the facilities of Willamette University and local conference centres in the nearby Cascade Mountains. The rocky and scenic pacific coast and temperate rainforests are found within easy driving distance of campus and high elevation desert (the Great Basin Desert) is found just 2 hours away. Possible excursions will include a gray whale and seal/sea lion watching trip, crabbing on the coast, and a pre- or post-conference trip to the excellent birding areas of eastern Oregon’s high desert where it is common to see >100 species of birds (including perhaps a sage grouse lek) within a day or two (plus mammals such as pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, jackrabbits, kangaroo rats, etc.). Salem, the state capital of Oregon with a population of 125,000, is located in the willamette valley of western Oregon in wine and berry country surrounded by the cascade mountains to the east and the coast mountains to west. Portland and its international airport is located 45 miles to the north. The oregon coast and ski areas are both within a 90 minute drive. Of greatest interest to sciurid biologists are the native Sciurus griseus, Tamiasciurus douglasii, and Glaucomys sabrinus that inhabit the nearby forests and two introduced species, Sciurus carolinensis and Sciurus niger — we will make every effort for attendees to see each of these species alive and in living colour. Dates will be finalised during early 1999 but please keep the meeting in mind. If you are interested in attending, please send your email and mailing/post address to me at:
John Koprowski,
Department of Biology, Willamette University, Salem, or 97301
Email
As plans develop, we will establish a web page on the Willamette University web server:
http://www.willamette.edu
We look forward to seeing you in oregon during 2000 to build upon the accomplishments of the 1st International Colloquium.