Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Techniques for Butterfly Conservation and Management

Please Note: This class will not be offered in 2008.

Types of credit available

None available at this time.

Objective

Provides a solid foundation in butterfly conservation and management techniques related to recovery efforts, including identification, natural history, captive husbandry and propagation, habitat restoration, population monitoring and cooperative programs.

Target Audience

Zoo, aquarium, nature center, and insectarium personnel from conservation, science and research departments, invertebrate keepers, federal and state wildlife biologists, volunteers, and other individuals involved and/or interested in butterfly recovery and conservation throughout the world. Education and outreach staff involved in butterfly conservation activities are welcome to attend as well. Class size is limited to 30.

Course Instructors

Jaret Daniels, Ph.D.
McGuire Center for Lepidoptera Research
Assistant Director for Research

Mitch Magdich
The Toledo Zoo
Curator of Education

Erin Sullivan
Woodland Park Zoo
Bug World Keeper

Doug Taron, Ph.D.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Notebaert Nature Museum
Curator of Biology

Peter Tolson, Ph.D.
The Toledo Zoo
Director of Conservation and Research

Course Topics

Diversity and Evolution, Ecology and Behavior, Captive Propagation Basics, Host Plant Care, Genetic Management, Case Studies in Butterfly Conservation, Field and Lab Techniques, Introduction to Recovery Planning, Permitting 101, Habitat Restoration, Exhibitry, Integrating Butterflies into Educational and Conservation Programs, Establishing Population Monitoring Networks, Butterfly Conservation Networks.