Bottomlands, Beavers, Board Feet, and Butterflies
June 10 & 11, 2015
Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
Approved for 5.5 Continuing Forestry Education Credits
Hotel Reservations:
All Suites Hotel
541 Carriage House Dr.
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-6000
www.allsuitesjackson.com
40 Rooms have been reserved for $70 until June 1. After that, rates increase to $85. Block is reserved under Society of American Foresters.
Registration Costs
- SAF Members Early - $85 (by May 30)
- SAF Members Late - $95 (after May 30)
- Non-SAF Members - $110
- Students - $50
Note: Participants must drive to the HNWR and back again. Ride sharing is encouraged. Busses will be available on site for the tour.
- Driving directions to HNWR from All Suites:
- Travel West on I-40 to exit 56.
- Take Hwy 76 South approximately 2 miles.
- HNWR entrance is on left. Follow to main office.
Agenda
Wednesday, June 10
4:00 Registration
6:00 Depart for Jackson Generals Minor League Baseball Game
6:30 Business Meeting
9:00 Registration Closes
Thursday, June 11
6:00 Continued Registration
6:30 Breakfast at Old Country Store
7:30 Return to Hotel to Checkout & Registration Closes
8:00 Depart for Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
8:45 Arrive
9:00 A Driving Tour & Welcome............................. Brian Roberts, Manager
9:30 The Hatchie River - History & Heritage.................. Harbert Alexander
10:30 Logging in the Bottoms - Looking Back,
Looking Forward.................................................... Dr. Allan Houston
11:30 Working Lunch—How Foresters can Partner with Monarchs......... TBD
1:00 A Lesson in Old Growth...................... Eric Bridges/Dr. David Mercker
2:00 Beating the Beavers....................................................... Brian Roberts
3:00 Dismiss