Program

All meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Room 106, Biology Building, University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon (see below for parking information).
Coffee and cookies are served afterwards, but please bring your own non-disposable cup.

Thursday, 19 January 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Keith Hobson:

"Forensic Tools in Wildlife Research"

Keith Hobson is a Research Scientist with Environment Canada in Saskatoon. In 2004 he became a fellow of the American Ornithologists' Union, and in 2007 he was presented with the AOU's Elliott Coues Award for outstanding and innovative contributions to ornithological research.

Keith points out that establishing the origins and travels of migratory birds and other wildlife can be a huge challenge, especially when it comes to smaller species. He has attempted to overcome this obstacle by the use of natural chemical and molecular markers in feathers and other harmlessly sampled tissues. In his talk - through examples that span continents and range from birds to butterflies - Keith will reveal the secrets of this forensic approach to making migratory connections.

Upcoming events:

February 16, 2012: Blair McCann - Bergs, bears and bowheads.

March 15, 2012: Member's images night.

April 19, 2012: George Sofko - The impeding death of the solar cycle.

May 17, 2012: May picnic

Evening Parking on the University of Saskatchewan Campus

Avoid a parking ticket while attending the SNS monthly meetings - consider these parking options on campus:

• Underground parking is available in the Agriculture Parkade for $1 per 30 minutes (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) Evening parking after 6:00 p.m. is $3.00 per exit.

View a map to the Biology Building and the Agriculture Building Parkade