Annual conferences are usually held on a Friday evening to Monday in early to mid-September. Each year, conferences are held at a different location across Canada.
Members are encouraged to give presentations or submit posters on all aspects of herpetological conservation (e.g. stewardship projects, population management, education) and research (e.g. population dynamics, genetics, disease). Some annual general conferences will have symposia or workshops that address specific issues relevant to amphibian and reptile research and conservation.
Conferences are accompanied with a field trip, usually on the Monday. The Field trip provides members with an exciting opportunity to see and learn about local species and their habitat.
If you would like more information on the annual conferences and are not on the CHS mailing list, please send your questions, as well as your e-mail and telephone number to the .
September 15-18, 2023
Richcraft Hall, Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
Genomics Amphibian and Reptile Prioritization Workshop
Atelier de priorisation de la génomique des amphibiens et des reptiles (offert en anglais seulement)
Time/Heure: 1:00PM to 4:00PM / 13h00 à 16h00
Location/Lieu: Southam Hall, Room 520 + Zoom
Friday evening mixer / Soirée-rencontre
Time/Heure: 6:00PM to 11:00PM / 18h00 à 23h00
Location/Lieu: The Prescott (379 Preston St, Ottawa, ON)
The CHS Local Organizing Committee has booked a private space at The Prescott for the evening for an information social event. The Prescott is a pleasant 3 km walk through the Dominion Arboretum from Southam Hall (where the workshop is being held). It is also accessible via personal vehicle or public transit. There is no cost to attend, though guests are responsible for purchasing their own food and drinks. All CHS registrants are welcome to arrive at any time throughout the evening to meet up with friends new and old! BUT there will be a scavenger hunt from 7:15 - 8:45, with prizes, so plan to arrive in time if you’d like to participate.
Conference Talks / Conférences
Time/Heure: 10:30AM to 3:00PM / 10h30 à 15h00
Location/Lieu: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) | (RB2220/2224)
Events include an opening plenary, platform and lightning talks, and a poster session. A morning and afternoon coffee and snack break will be included in registration costs, with a break for lunch (bring your own or purchase on campus).
Les événements comprennent une séance d'ouverture plénière, des conférences (de durées de 5 ou 15 minutes) et une session d'affiches. Une pause-café ainsi qu'une collation le matin et l'après-midi seront incluses dans les frais d'inscription, avec une pause pour le dîner (à apporter ou à acheter sur le campus).
Banquet
Time/Heure: 6:30PM to 11:00PM / 18h30 à 23h00
Location/Lieu: Teraanga Commons
Cost/Coût: $75
Banquet highlights include the awards ceremony, travelogue, and Great Canadian Herp Quiz!
Les événements marquants du banquet comprennent la cérémonie de remise des prix, le travelogue (anglais) et le grand jeu-questionnaire sur les herps canadiens (anglais)!
Conference Talks / Conférences
Time/Heure: 10:30AM to 4:45PM / 10h30 à 16h45
Location/Lieu: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) | (RB2220/2224)
Events include an opening plenary, platform and lightning talks, and the annual general meeting. A morning and afternoon coffee and snack break will be included in registration costs, with a break for lunch (bring your own or purchase on campus).
Les événements comprennent une séance d'ouverture plénière, des conférences (de durées de 5 ou 15 minutes) et une session d'affiches. Une pause-café ainsi qu'une collation le matin et l'après-midi seront incluses dans les frais d'inscription, avec une pause pour le dîner (à apporter ou à acheter sur le campus).
Field trip to Queen's University Biological Station
Excursion sur le terrain à la Station biologique de l'Université Queen's
Time/Heure: 8:00AM to 5:00PM / 8h00 à 17h00)
Cost/Coût: $60
Field trip includes bus transportation to/from Ottawa to QUBS, lunch, and opportunities to see some of eastern Ontario's finest herps!
L'excursion sur le terrain comprend le transport en autobus vers/depuis Ottawa jusqu'à la SBUQ, le dîner et la possibilité de voir certains des meilleurs herps de l'est de l'Ontario !
(All times listed in EDT)
Friday, September 15th Le vendredi 15 septembre |
1:00PM - 4:00PM 13h00 à 16h00 |
Genomics Amphibian and Reptile Prioritization Workshop
Sam Jones (Canadian BioGenome Project), Jacqueline Litzgus, Pamela Rutherford Location: Southam Hall Room 520 (and Zoom) Atelier de priorisation de la génomique des amphibiens et des reptiles (offert en anglais seulement) Sam Jones (Canadian BioGenome Project), Jacqueline Litzgus, Pamela Rutherford Lieu: Southam Hall Room 520 (et Zoom) |
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6:00PM - 11:00PM 18h00 à 23h00 |
Friday Night Social at The Prescott Informal meet and greet for all CHS registrants, and scavenger hunt (with prizes!) Come for dinner, drinks, snacks, whatever Location: 379 Preston St., Ottawa ON Soirée sociale du vendredi soir au Prescott Rencontre informelle pour tous les inscrits à la SCH et chasse au trésor (avec des prix!) Venez pour le dîner, les boissons et les collations Lieu: 379 Preston St., Ottawa ON |
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Saturday, September 16th Le samedi 16 septembre |
8:00AM - 8:30AM 8h00 à 8h30 |
Registration Location: Atrium Inscription Lieu: Atrium |
8:30AM - 9:00AM 8h30 à 9h00 |
Opening Address and Welcome Jolene Laverty, President CHS/SHC Christina Davy, Chair LOC Location: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Discours d'ouverture et bienvenue Jolene Laverty, President CHS/SHC Christina Davy, Chair LOC Lieu: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM 9h00 à 10h00 |
Keynote Address Grégory Bulté Location: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Discours liminaire Grégory Bulté Lieu: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) |
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10:00AM - 10:30AM 10h00 à 10h30 |
Break (30 min) Live animals from Scales Nature Park Coffee/tea & light snack Location: Atrium Pause de 30 minutes Animaux vivants du parc naturel des Scales Café/thé et collation légère Lieu: Atrium |
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10:30AM - 12:00PM 10h30 à 12h00 |
Session 1: Behavioural Ecology Chair: Grégory Bulté Location: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Session 2: Salamander Conservation Chair: Leslie Anthony Location: RB2220/2224 Session 1: Écologie comportementale Grégory Bulté Lieu: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Session 2: Conservation des salamandres Leslie Anthony Lieu: RB2220/2224 |
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12:00PM - 1:30PM 12h00 à 13h30 |
Lunch (not provided) Déjeuner (non fourni) |
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12:00PM - 1:30PM | CHS Board of Directors Meeting (GLEL Lab, Nesbitt Building) | |
1:30PM - 3:00PM 13h30 à 15h00 |
Session 3: Herpetofaunal Conservation (I) Chair: Jacqueline Litzgus Location: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Session 4: Genetics Chair: Nick Cairns Location: RB2220/2224 Session 3: Conservation de l'herpétofaune (I) Jacqueline Litzgus Lieu: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Session 4: La génétique Nick Cairns Lieu: RB2220/2224 |
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3:00PM - 3:30PM 15h00 à 15h30 |
Break (30 min) Coffee/tea & light snack Location: Atrium Pause de 30 minutes Café/thé et collation légère Lieu: Atrium |
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3:30PM - 5:00PM 15h30 à 17h00 |
Annual General Meeting CHS Board of Directors, Chairs of CHS Committees Location: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) |
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5:00PM - 6:30PM 17h00 à 18h30 |
Poster Session Location: Atrium Session d'affiches Lieu: Atrium |
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6:30PM - 11:00PM 18h30 à 23h00 |
Banquet 6:30PM - 7:00PM | 18h30 à 19h00 Reception (cash bar) // Réception (bar payant) 7:00PM - 8:00PM | 19h00 à 20h00 Dinner is served // Le diner est servi 7:30PM - 8:00PM | 19h30 à 20h00 Awards 8:00PM - 9:00PM | 20h00 à 21h00 Travelogue Stephanie Winton, Wildlife Preservation Canada 9:00PM - 9:30PM | 21h00 à 21h30 Great Canadian Herp Quiz Steve Marks Location: Teraanga Commons |
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Sunday, September 17th Le dimanche 17 septembre |
8:30AM - 8:45AM 8h30 à 8h45 |
Registration Location: Atrium Inscription Lieu : Atrium |
8:45AM - 9:00AM 8h45 à 9h00 |
Opening Address Christina Davy, Chair LOC Location: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Discours d'ouverture Christina Davy, Chair LOC Lieu: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM 9h00 à 10h00 |
Keynote Address Sean Boyle Location: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Discours liminaire Sean Boyle Lieu: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) |
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10:00AM - 10:30AM 10h00 à 10h30 |
Break (30 min) Live animals from Scales Nature Park Coffee/tea & light snack Location: Atrium Pause de 30 minutes Animaux vivants du parc naturel des Scales Café/thé et collation légère Lieu: Atrium |
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10:30AM - 12:00PM 10h30 à 12h00 |
Session 5: Herpetofaunal Conservation (II) Chair: Marc Mazerolle Location: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Session 6: Ecology & Physiology Chair: Christina Davy Location: RB2220/2224 Session 5: Conservation de l'herpétofaune (II) Grégory Bulté Lieu: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Session 6: Écologie et physiologie Christina Davy Lieu: RB2220/2224 |
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12:00PM - 1:30PM 12h00 à 13h30 |
Lunch (not provided) Lunch with a Mentor (for those who signed up – meet in Atrium) Déjeuner (non fourni) Déjeuner avec un mentor (pour ceux qui se sont inscrits – rendez-vous à l’Atrium) |
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1:30PM - 1:45PM 13h30 à 13h45 |
Silent Auction (ends at 1:30PM) and Book Raffle Enchères silencieuses (se termine à 13h30) et tombola de livres |
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1:45PM - 3:15PM 13h45 à 15h15 |
Session 7: Behaviour & Life History Chair: Rachel Dillon Location: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Session 8: Conservation Projects & Community Engagement Chair: Kelsey Moxley Location: RB2220/2224 Session 7: Comportement et histoire de vie Rachel Dillon Lieu: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Session 8: Projets de conservation et engagement communautaire Kelsey Moxley Lieu: RB2220/2224 |
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3:15PM - 3:45PM 15h15 à 15h45 |
Group Photo & Break Coffee/tea & light snack Location: Atrium Photo de groupe et pause Café/thé et collation légère Lieu: Atrium |
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1:45PM - 3:15PM 13h45 à 15h15 |
Session 9: Distributions & Translocations Chair: Hannah McCurdy-Adams Location: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Session 10: Population Monitoring Chair: David Lesbarrères Location: RB2220/2224 Session 9: Distributions et translocations Hannah McCurdy-Adams Lieu: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Session 10: Surveillance des populations David Lesbarrères Lieu: RB2220/2224 |
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4:45PM - 5:00PM 16h45 à 17h00 |
Closing Remarks Christina Davy Jolene Laverty Location: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) Mot de clôture Christina Davy Jolene Laverty Lieu: Richcraft Theatre (RB2200) |
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Monday, September 18th Le lundi 18 septembre |
8:00AM - 5:00PM 8h00 à 17h00 |
Queen’s University Biological Station Field Trip Led by Greg Bulté and Joe Crowley 8:00AM | 8h00 Pickup from Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Airport (2881 Gibford Drive) // Prise en charge à Holiday Inn Express & Suites, aéroport (2881, promenade Gibford) 8:15AM | 8h15 Pickup from Fallowfield Station (3347 Fallowfield Road) // Prise en charge à la gare de Fallowfield (3347, chemin Fallowfield) 10:30AM | 10h30 Arrive at QUBS // Arrivée à QUBS 12:00PM | 12h00 Lunch // Déjeuner 3:30PM | 15h30 Depart QUBS // Départ QUBS 4:45PM | 16h45 Drop off at Fallowfield Station // Dépose à la gare de Fallowfield 5:00PM | 17h00 Drop off at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Airport // Retour à Holiday Inn Express & Suites, aéroport |
Conference hotel / Hôtels de la conférence:
A special group rate will be available for conference participants at two hotels close to the Ottawa International Airport. These rates are only available up to August 14th, 2023.
Un tarif de groupe spécial sera disponible pour les participants à la conférence dans deux hôtels situés à proximité de l'aéroport international d'Ottawa. Ces tarifs ne sont disponibles que jusqu'au 14 août 2023.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa Airport
Double Queens for $164.00 per night / Double Queens pour 164,00 $ par nuit (+ taxes)
King Standard for $174.00 per night / King Standard pour 174,00 $ par nuit (+ taxes)
To book at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa Airport, here are your booking options:
Homewood Suites Ottawa Airport
Studio Suite with King Bed (and pull-out couch) for $225.00 / Suite Studio avec lit King (et canapé-lit) pour 225,00 $ (+ taxes)
One Bedroom Suite with Two Queen Beds (and pull-out couch) for $235.00 / Suite à une chambre avec deux lits Queen (et canapé-lit) pour 235,00 $ (+ taxes)
To book at the Homewood Suites Ottawa Airport, here are your booking options:
The CHS annual meeting has been carbon neutral since 2018. We achieve this status by measuring and offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions from participants’ travel to the workshop, hotel stays, as well as all the energy and paper used during the workshop. For more information about carbon offsetting, please visit www.offsetters.ca.