MEDIA ADVISORY
Duck experts from around the world flock to Winnipeg for international conference
Top scientists and students to share emerging research about the future of conservation
Event: The North American Duck Symposium
Date: August 26 - 30, 2019
Location: The Fairmont Winnipeg | 2 Lombard Pl, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y3
Details: It’s the most prestigious waterfowl conference on the continent. The North American Duck Symposium attracts academics, biologists, consultants and professionals from around the world. These top scientists will be sharing cutting-edge research not only about ducks, but about how our understanding of these birds will shape the future of conservation and the environment as a whole.
Visit northamericanducksymposium.org for complete information on sessions, presentations and speakers.
Special invitation for media on Thursday, August 29th: Field trip to Oak Hammock Marsh
Local media are invited to join some of the continent’s top waterfowl scientists on a field trip to Oak Hammock Marsh (located 20 kilometers north of Winnipeg, between Stonewall and Selkirk). Learn more about emerging science and conservation efforts – and experience some of the amazing habitat that supports North America’s migratory birds firsthand.
The field trip will run from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Group transportation departing at 4:30 p.m. from the Fairmont Hotel is available.
To sign up for this field trip, or to arrange attendance at other aspects of the North American Duck Symposium, please contact:
Janet Rogowsky
Ducks Unlimited Canada
204-330-3609
j_rogowsky@ducks.ca