Please join us at the 2010 Raptor Research Foundation Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado, Sept. 22-26, 2010. The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, a nonprofit organization that provides raptor rehabilitation and environmental education, will co-host the conference with EDM International, Inc., leaders in avian-related issues. The conference will be highlighted by symposia on Raptor-Human Conflicts, Raptors and Energy Development, Raptor Diseases, Raptor Banding and Research, and Raptors in Education.

The conference will be held at the Fort Collins Marriott Hotel with room rates at $102/night. Set against the backdrop of 14,000-foot peaks, Fort Collins is the gateway to the Rocky Mountains; a variety of ecosystems from short-grass prairie to high mountain ranges are within an hour’s drive, offering several exciting field trip opportunities for attendees. Fort Collins is known for its diverse scientific community and has a national reputation for offering a high quality of life. It offers many amenities for outdoor enthusiasts, including miles of bike/running trails, a bike library for those who wish to explore the area by bicycle, several fitness and climbing centers that offer day passes, fishing on the scenic Poudre River, to name a few. Fort Collins also has a reputation for the number of world-renowned microbreweries.

For more information contact Judy Scherpelz, 970-484-7756 or judy@rmrp.org. Watch for additional information on the Conference at the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program website: www.rmrp.org.