NFSA and Healesville Sanctuary to stage Conference

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Misso
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The National Finch and Softbill Association join with Healesville Sanctuary to stage:

1st Finch and Softbill Conference-a Unique Experience.

-Lectures from private breeders, zoological staff and ornithologists
-Behind the scenes tours
-Free Flight bird shows
-In-depth view into the captive breeding programs for the orange-bellied Parrot and the Helmeted Honeyeater
-Speakers Include: Mike Fidler, Gary Fitt, David Pace, Glen Holland, Dr Sarah Pryke, Dr Rupert Baker, Bob Barnes, Ian Brown and David Homes
-Attracting Youth to Aviculture-presentations by students

DATES: 23 & 24 June 2012

Registration: $220.00 includes Conference Proceedings, Attendance to all Sessions, Refreshments and Lunch both days and Conference Dinner

For Registration and details contact:
Lorraine Slater
Conference Coordinator

(03) 59572800, [email protected]
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maz
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Sounds brilliant, if anyone goes take plenty of photos and notes.....if I could afford time and money I'd be there :(
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I have sent an email off requesting more info,

can e-orix shed some light on what we might be in for?
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hoping to go :D
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Well, that's right in my backyard, so I'd be silly not to go. Will be emailing them when I get home from work. :shh:
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Wait for Di's monthly news letter.It will have all the details.
It will be a very very good couple of days.
There will be quite a number of Forum members present and involved.
(maybe us forum members need a secret handshake or something) :thumbup:
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Ive made a post in the Announcement section as I couldn't figure out how to put a PDF inside another PDF!

There are links to adverts that appeared in both ABK and Talking birds magazines.
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Misso
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E Orix wrote:Wait for Di's monthly news letter.It will have all the details.
It will be a very very good couple of days.
There will be quite a number of Forum members present and involved.
(maybe us forum members need a secret handshake or something) :thumbup:

Sounds Good :thumbup:
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Hello All,

Sounds rather interesting.....
I wouldn't mind chatting with people from Sydney, who may be interested in going to it...

ROAD TRIP!!! (probably cheaper to fly), but......Just wanted to write...ROAD TRIP!!!!


Cheers
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Jayburd
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If it were a road trip you could pick me up on the way :D :D
Julian

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Feel free to check out my photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lewinsrail/
And my birding antics here: http://worthtwointhebushbirding.blogspot.com.au/
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