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02/06/2027 09:00:00 AM02/06/2027 05:00:00 PMAmerica/New_York2027 Research Symposium
Plenary speaker: Freya McGregor (she/her) is a disabled birder and an occupational therapist. As a consultant at Access Birding, and a research associate at Virginia Tech, her work centers on improving access and inclusion for disabled birders. She is the author of A Field Guide to Accessible Birding in the United States, to be published by Princeton University Press on April 6th 2027. Talk title: Adventures of a Disabled Birder: Seeking accessible birding experiences across the U.S.
Start the day with an early bird walk led by Audubon experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to see Harlequin Ducks, Scoters, Eiders, Snow Buntings, and many other species that spend their winters along the Rhode Island coast.
The bird walk will depart at 6:00am; meeting location details will be sent to registered participants. Please RSVP when purchasing your symposium ticket!
This year, attendees will learn more about how humans "harm" bird populations through effects of forever pollutants (such as PFAS), pesticides, and pathogenic influences (i.e., avian influenza) before we dive into how researchers are "helping" birds with restoration, advocacy, pollinator work and habitat management strategies that benefit bird populations.
Salve Regina University - O’Hare Academic Building 36 Ochre Point Ave Newport, Rhode Island 02840aymXOxEafzLJXryWtmet173885
Plenary speaker: Freya McGregor (she/her) is a disabled birder and an occupational therapist. As a consultant at Access Birding, and a research associate at Virginia Tech, her work centers on improving access and inclusion for disabled birders. She is the author of A Field Guide to Accessible Birding in the United States, to be published by Princeton University Press on April 6th 2027. Talk title:Adventures of a Disabled Birder: Seeking accessible birding experiences across the U.S.
Start the day with an early bird walk led by Audubon experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to see Harlequin Ducks, Scoters, Eiders, Snow Buntings, and many other species that spend their winters along the Rhode Island coast.
The bird walk will depart at 6:00am; meeting location details will be sent to registered participants. Please RSVP when purchasing your symposium ticket!
This year, attendees will learn more about how humans "harm" bird populations through effects of forever pollutants (such as PFAS), pesticides, and pathogenic influences (i.e., avian influenza) before we dive into how researchers are "helping" birds with restoration, advocacy, pollinator work and habitat management strategies that benefit bird populations.
2027 Research Symposium
Audubon's Third Regional Conservation Symposium
Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for the third avian research symposium and gain a better understanding of research on birds and pollinators in our region
Interested in being a speaker? We're accepting abstracts--scroll down for more information!
Event Highlights
Plenary speaker: Freya McGregor (she/her) is a disabled birder and an occupational therapist. As a consultant at Access Birding, and a research associate at Virginia Tech, her work centers on improving access and inclusion for disabled birders. She is the author of A Field Guide to Accessible Birding in the United States, to be published by Princeton University Press on April 6th 2027. Talk title:Adventures of a Disabled Birder: Seeking accessible birding experiences across the U.S.
Start the day with an early bird walk led by Audubon experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to see Harlequin Ducks, Scoters, Eiders, Snow Buntings, and many other species that spend their winters along the Rhode Island coast.
The bird walk will depart at 6:00am; meeting location details will be sent to registered participants. Please RSVP when purchasing your symposium ticket!
This year, attendees will learn more about how humans "harm" bird populations through effects of forever pollutants (such as PFAS), pesticides, and pathogenic influences (i.e., avian influenza) before we dive into how researchers are "helping" birds with restoration, advocacy, pollinator work and habitat management strategies that benefit bird populations.
Event Details
Registration Information
Early bird registration (ends November 30) is $89; tickets then increase to $99. Speakers are $45.
The registration fee includes event admission, coffee and snacks throughout the day, and lunch. All participants are also invited to join an optional guided bird walk at 6 am.
Event Schedule
Presentation information, schedule, and other day-of information to come!
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02/06/2027 09:00:00 AM02/06/2027 05:00:00 PMAmerica/New_York2027 Research Symposium
Plenary speaker: Freya McGregor (she/her) is a disabled birder and an occupational therapist. As a consultant at Access Birding, and a research associate at Virginia Tech, her work centers on improving access and inclusion for disabled birders. She is the author of A Field Guide to Accessible Birding in the United States, to be published by Princeton University Press on April 6th 2027. Talk title: Adventures of a Disabled Birder: Seeking accessible birding experiences across the U.S.
Start the day with an early bird walk led by Audubon experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to see Harlequin Ducks, Scoters, Eiders, Snow Buntings, and many other species that spend their winters along the Rhode Island coast.
The bird walk will depart at 6:00am; meeting location details will be sent to registered participants. Please RSVP when purchasing your symposium ticket!
This year, attendees will learn more about how humans "harm" bird populations through effects of forever pollutants (such as PFAS), pesticides, and pathogenic influences (i.e., avian influenza) before we dive into how researchers are "helping" birds with restoration, advocacy, pollinator work and habitat management strategies that benefit bird populations.
Salve Regina University - O’Hare Academic Building 36 Ochre Point Ave Newport, Rhode Island 02840aymXOxEafzLJXryWtmet173885
