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Post by quogue on Apr 9, 2012 20:18:57 GMT
Meadowview will have a non-profit booth too
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Post by quogue on May 17, 2012 16:40:06 GMT
Early-Bird has been extended again till the 21st.
There also should be some really big updates soon, so stay tuned!
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Myles
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Post by Myles on May 17, 2012 18:10:13 GMT
this is very exciting to me finally, a conference I can drive to!!!
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Post by quogue on May 21, 2012 15:13:09 GMT
Glad to hear that Myles! See you there! Also, see the Speaker Updates & Field Trip threads for the newest info and since it was getting too cluttered, I cleaned it up to avoid any confusion... Also, be sure to check the NECPS website for registration and info: www.necps.org/icps2012/index.php
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Richard Davion
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Post by Richard Davion on May 21, 2012 18:25:58 GMT
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Post by fernandorivadavia on May 27, 2012 20:35:32 GMT
Hello to all participants, I'll be going to the conference and will arrive at Logan airport in Boston on the 10th at 9am. Any chance anybody can give me a ride to the conference? If so, please shoot me an email (fe_riva@uol.com.br) since I don't log on here often. Thanks, Fernando
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Post by coldcoffee on May 28, 2012 6:55:32 GMT
Next time its on the West coast, USA, I'll be there. This go around, gonna have to be there is spirit.
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Post by quogue on Jun 15, 2012 15:20:12 GMT
Interesting post Richard, the video is cool! That is one fast Dew!
The speaker schedule is set for the conference! See the speaker announcements thread for details...
The big new update is that we will have night-time hours for the conference as well!
The plant show will be open at night to conference ticket-holders and will have tables and chairs. There is a bar/restaurant adjoining the plant show in the Hotel so grab a burger or pizza or salad or whatever and a beer and hang out with the plants and the other conference attendees!
We will also have a movie theatre to show CP documentaries and whatnot all night.
Then there's also transportation available to go into Providence, but why even bother?!
It's not too late to get your tickets!
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Post by quogue on Jul 11, 2012 18:48:50 GMT
The New England Carnivorous Plant Society will be hosting the International Carnivorous Plant Society’s 2012 conference and exhibition for three days this upcoming August with various Field Trips to see Carnivorous Plants in the wild for several days after the conference. This will be the finest collection of Carnivorous Plants exhibited to the public with LOTS of opportunities for photographers! There will be lectures from the leading academics, conservationists and authors from the world of Carnivorous Plants as well as a theatre for documentaries and movies featuring Carnivorous Plants. There will be a huge selection of Carnivorous Plants for sale from some of the Nation’s best-known distributors of Carnivorous Plants and the New England Carnivorous Plant Society will also hold a silent auction of select, rare specimens only for conference ticket holders. The conference will be held August 11-13, 2012, at the Johnson and Wales University Inn in Seekonk, Massachusetts, USA The hotel and conference center is located is just 6 miles from downtown Providence, Rhode Island. With its airport, bus stations and train station, Providence is easily accessed by both domestic and international travelers. It is also near two large international airports—about 3 hour’s drive from New York City and about an hour from Boston. Registration fee includes Conference Admission, Lunch and refreshments (Breakfast and Dinner not included) The conference will also have night hours for conference ticket-holders to visit the bar/restaurant inside the conference center to grab dinner and drinks and bring them over to the plant exhibition where tables and chairs will be set up to relax with the other conference attendees! The movie theatre will be showing the Carnivorous Plant documentaries and movies all night and there also will be transportation available to go into Providence for a night out on the town. This will be the World’s premiere event for Carnivorous Plant lovers, so please join us for this momentous occasion! Please visit: www.necps.org/icps2012/ for more information!
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Post by Carolyn on Jul 16, 2012 22:30:24 GMT
I read on the NECPS Travel Directions link ( www.necps.org/icps2012/icps_travel_icps_2012.pdf) that there were plans to look into ground transportation to Johnson & Wales Inn. Any news on this? I also checked the Johnson & Wales Inn web site to see if they had any info on transportation options from Providence airport but no luck. Carolyn
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Post by quogue on Jul 17, 2012 15:52:54 GMT
There is transport from PVD(providence) Airport to the Hotel.
I know for a fact, there is transport for people staying at the Hotel. I'm not sure, but I think there's a shuttle to/from the airport even if you aren't staying at the hotel, but I'm not 100% positive.
Either way, call the Hotel in order to make the arrangements and you should be all set!
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Post by Carolyn on Jul 22, 2012 3:55:38 GMT
Good suggestion, thank you! I did contact the hotel and here's the scoopage: Johnson & Wales Inn has a shuttle to/from the Providence airport, only by request and with at least 48 hours advance notice. The fee is $10 each way, and you can schedule by calling (508)336-8700 (they will ask for your airline and flight number). Carolyn There is transport from PVD(providence) Airport to the Hotel. I know for a fact, there is transport for people staying at the Hotel. I'm not sure, but I think there's a shuttle to/from the airport even if you aren't staying at the hotel, but I'm not 100% positive. Either way, call the Hotel in order to make the arrangements and you should be all set!
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Post by quogue on Jul 23, 2012 14:17:18 GMT
Thanks for posting this info Carolyn, it's a great help!
Recent updates are:
Charles Brewer will be vending! Now's your chance to get some great Ceph's from the Man himself!
the Group B trips are coming together, see the Field Trips thread for more details....
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Post by meadowview on Aug 5, 2012 14:03:50 GMT
Hi Folks:
We're really looking forward to the ICPS conference where we can catch up with all our friends, hear interesting talks, and see some really nice plants. Meadowview has a table and several volunteers attending the conference. We hope you will stop by our booth and hear about our exciting conservation work and expanding intern program. The intern program will be split next year into a horticultural and restoration ecology programs with funding for paid positions in the horticulture arena.
See you there!
Sincerely,
Phil Sheridan, Ph.D. Director Meadowview Biological Research Station
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Post by meadowview on Aug 15, 2012 20:29:05 GMT
Hi Folks:
I want you all to know that the NECPS did a great job of hosting the 2012 ICPS conference. I know how much work goes into a successful conference and this group pulled off a great job. We all heard interesting lectures, saw amazing plants, and had a wonderful time with each other.
Sincerely,
Phil Sheridan Meadowview
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