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2009 Carnivore Conference General Information
Registration Fees
Registration Brochure
Download the brochure, which contains information about the conference and a registration form. You can also register online.
Early Bird Registration (through October 14, 2009)
Member: $280
Non-Member: $310
Student: $210
One Day: $150
Regular Registration (October 15, 2009 - November 14, 2009)
Member: $325
Non-Member: $350
Student: $325
One Day: $200
Travel
Shuttle service may be obtained through #1 A+ Airport Shuttle at 303-710-6367. A one-way transfer from Denver International Airport is $17, and round trip is $30. Reservations may also be made online at A+ Airport Shuttle. Use group discount code DEFENDERS.
Hotel Address
Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street
Denver, Colorado, USA 80202
Tel: +1 303 295 1234 Fax: +1 303 292 2472
Driving Directions
From Denver International Airport (40 minutes/23 miles):
Exit Pena Blvd. to I-70 West. Proceed to I-25 South. Exit at Speer Blvd. South and proceed on Speer Blvd. Turn left on Lawrence St. Turn right on 17th St. Turn left on Welton, we are located on the right.
From Points West:
Take I-70 West to I-25 South. Follow I-25 South to Speer Blvd. South (To Downtown). Speer Blvd. to Lawrence St., turn left. Follow Lawrence St. to 17th St., turn right. Follow 17th St to Welton St., turn left. Hotel is on the right.
From Points East:
Take I-70 East to I-25 South. Follow I-25 South to Speer Blvd. South (To Downtown). Speer Blvd. to Lawrence St., turn left. Follow Lawrence St. to 17th St., turn right. Follow 17th St to Welton St., turn left. Hotel is on the right.
From Points North:
Follow I-25 South to Speer Blvd. South (To Downtown). Speer Blvd. to Lawrence St., turn left. Follow Lawrence St. to 17th St., turn right. Follow 17th St to Welton St., turn left. Hotel is on the right.
From Points South:
Follow I-25 North to Speer Blvd. South (To Downtown). Speer Blvd. to Lawrence St., turn left. Follow Lawrence St. to 17th St., turn right. Follow 17th St to Welton St., turn left. Hotel is on the right.
Accommodations
Defenders of Wildlife has reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees at The Grand Hyatt Denver. The room rate for the hotel is $149/night. Please note that the Government per Diem rate of $140 is available for those who qualify. Reservations may be made by calling (303) 295-1234 or (800) 233-1234. This special rate is available until October 14, 2009. After that date, the rate cannot be guaranteed.
Conference Highlights
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Sessions
Carnivore Conservation in a Changing World will feature three full days of conference sessions. Download the full session list and view the preliminary session schedule. The deadline has passed for submitting presentation proposals. Please contact Aimee Delach at aimee.delach@defenders.org if you have questions or to request an extension.
Proceedings/Agenda
Proceedings and schedule will be posted here when available. Please check back! Download the final session schedule.
Proceedings from Past Conferences:
Carnivores 2006: Habitats, Challenges and Opportunities
Carnivores 2004: Expanding Partnerships in Carnivore Conservation
Carnivores 2002: From the Mountains to the Sea
Scientific Advisory Committee
Peter Brown, McGill School of Environment
James Estes, U.S. Geological Survey
Lloyd Lowry, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Barry Noon, Colorado State University
Reed Noss, University of Central Florida
Pete Peterson, University of North Carolina
Rich Reading, Denver Zoo
Bill Ripple, Oregon State University
David Wilcove, Princeton University
Gerald Zuercher, University of Dubuque
Special Needs
Defenders of Wildlife and Grand Hyatt will make every effort to accommodate accessibility and dietary needs of Carnivores 2009 attendees. Information about hotel features is available at the Grand Hyatt Denver website. Please contact Sharon DiChiara at Sharon.DiChiara@defenders.org as early as possible to ensure that necessary arrangements are made.
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