We are hosting monthly virtual talks and workshops on Zoom for CHS Members. They are held mid-month on Wednesdays. A Zoom link will be shared with CHS Members one week in advance.
Past talks can be viewed on our YouTube channel.
Contact conference@canadianherpetology.ca to present a talk or host a workshop.
The following is a detailed schedule:
Date | Title | Host |
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February 16, 2022 8pm EST |
The Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP): A roadmap to support amphibian conservation globally |
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August 18, 2021 8pm EDT |
Applying for Scholarships: Workshops | Moderator: Dr. Julia Riley (Acadia University, NS) |
June 16, 2021 8pm EDT |
Assessing the Status of Canadian Amphibians and Reptiles — the Inside Story | Kristiina Ovaska (Amphibian and Reptile COSEWIC Subcommittee, Co-Chair) |
May 19, 2021 8PM EST |
Ex-situ Conservation Programs for Reptiles and Amphibians at Taronga Zoo, Sydney | Mike McFadden (Herpetofauna Department, Toronga Zoo, Australia) |
April 14, 2021 Noon EST |
Studying Reptile Ecology in the Era of Social Media | Robin Maritz (Research Fellow, University of Western Cape, South Africa) |
March 17, 2021 Noon EST |
Reducing Road Impacts on Amphibians and Reptiles in California | Tom Langton (Road Ecology Services (HCI) Ltd.) |
February 17, 2021 11am EST |
CHS Virtual Job Fair
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January 20, 2021 12pm EST |
Wildlife in Vernacular: An Initiative to Include Indigenous Cultures in the Conservation of Herpetofauna in a Multicultural Society | Fortunate Mafeta Phaka (African Amphibian Conservation Research Group, Unit for Environmental Science and Management, North-West University, South Africa) |
November 18, 2020 8pm EST |
Strengths, limitations, and practical considerations of using eDNA techniques to detect wildlife and their pathogens | Dr. Danna Schock (Palustris Environmental) |
October 14, 2020 8pm EST |
A Canadian Species Initiative – using the One Plan Approach to increase the impact of conservation efforts for Canada’s threatened species | Dr. Amy Chabot (African Lion Safari) and Jessica Steiner (Wildlife Preservation Canada) |