Annual Meeting -- Abstracts and Sponsorships

[Northeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (NEPARC)]

Hi NEPARC,

Here's a friendly reminder that oral presentation abstracts are due in 8 days (May 1st)!! 

Please see below and attached for more information about oral and poster presentation abstracts and meeting sponsorships.

See you all in Paul Smiths this July!

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Our annual meetings are a perfect place to network and learn about the latest and greatest herp conservation work being done across the region. Please consider submitting an oral and/or poster presentation abstract so we can learn about YOUR work!

Below are some highlights about the oral and poster presentations, but please see the attached PDF for more information about awards, instructions, and how to submit. 

• Presentations are invited on all topics related to reptile and amphibian conservation.
• Presentations by students (undergraduate, graduate) are strongly encouraged.
• Oral presentations will be up to 15 minutes, which includes time for questions.
• Posters will be available for viewing and comment during the meeting to facilitate the sharing of ideas and interactions among attendees and presenters.
• We will be offering cash awards for best student oral presentation, best undergraduate poster, and best graduate poster.
• The deadline for submitting oral presentation abstracts is May 1st.
• The deadline for submitting poster abstracts is June 1st.

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CALL FOR SPONSORSHIPS

Do you want to support reptile and amphibian conservation in the Northeast? Do you want your organization to be recognized during the 2026 NEPARC annual meeting? If so, please consider being a meeting sponsor! See the attached PDF for more information.

Meeting sponsorships help ensure students remain a huge part of the NEPARC community. While we make every effort to keep costs low, many students still struggle to afford travel, lodging and registration fees. 

It’s the generosity of our sponsors that allows us to make our meetings accessible for everyone, and it’s the breadth of our sponsorship levels that makes being a supporter accessible for all organizations. Whether you’re a small nonprofit or a large corporation, you’ll pledge an amount that’s right for you. You can even share sponsorship with a partner organization. In return, we’ll share your organization's information with the NEPARC community and even offer complimentary registration and tabling opportunities to those who donate at higher levels. 

Meeting dates: July 29-31, 2026

Meeting location: Paul Smith's College in Paul Smith's, NY (https://www.paulsmiths.edu)