Meetings

Our 2024 Conference will take place in June in conjunction with national PARC and the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) in Ann Arbor, MI!

You can find the joint meeting website here.

Submit your abstract when you register!
Abstract submissions are open until April 30th!

The full PARC/SSAR meeting runs from 27 - 30th June.
MWPARC will host a social event on Saturday, and co-host symposia with national PARC on Sunday.

Symposia topics include "Climate Change & Herps: Past, Present, and Future," and "Urban Herps: Adapting and Thriving."

Submit your logo design for our events!

The winning entry will be printed on conference merchandise and the designer will be awarded $150! Contestants must be at least 13 years old to enter the contest. The use of AI is in submissions is not permitted.

Entries must include

“Midwest PARC” text in the design.
Image(s) of amphibians and/or reptiles native to the midwestern United States.
A simple design that looks pleasing when printed small (e.g., sticker) or large (e.g., t-shirt).

Entries are due May 24, 2024. Submit your entry here: https://forms.gle/V4gdUU2HjxEatqP18

The winner will grant MWPARC exclusive rights to use the artwork

on conference materials, t-shirts, or for other fundraising purposes.

Thanks to Leslie Gittemeier for taking this group photo of the 2023 MWPARC Conference in-person attendees! The 2023 conference took place at the Touch of Nature Center in Illinois.

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