Fish, Fur and Feathers: Science Across Ontario's Ecosystems
Our 2025 conference will be joint with the American fisheries society - Ontario Chapter
The OCTWS will be hosting its annual conference in 2025 IN PERSON!
Registration is now closed, but please reach out to [email protected] if you would like to participate!
Schedule of events
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Friday, March 21st
(5pm - 8:30pm) Welcome
Registration Student - Professional Mixer *includes light snacks |
Saturday, March 22nd
(8:30am - 9pm) Keynote Speakers
Contributed Talks Poster Session Banquet Dinner Open Mixer *includes two coffee breaks, lunch, and banquet dinner |
Sunday, March 23rd
(8:30am-4pm) OCTWS AGM
Contributed Talks Introduction to VHF Telemetry & Introduction to R Workshops *Includes one am coffee break |
Keynote speakers
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Dr. Graham Raby
(Trent University) |
Dr. Quinn Webber
(Guelph University) |
Dr. Sarah Aldermann
(Guelph University) |
Workshops
Introduction to VHF Telemetry
Led by Matt Purvis, Professor in the Fish and Wildlife Technician Program at Fleming College
1-4pm, Sunday, March 23rd
*participation is free for conference registrants, but there is limited space in the workshop.
Matt is a professor in the Fish & Wildlife Technician program at Fleming College in Lindsay, ON. He has an extensive background in the application of VHF and satellite telemetry in wildlife research and monitoring across a variety of wildlife species and with various agencies in North America.
DESCRIPTION: Attendees of this half-day workshop will learn the principles of VHF radio telemetry – from basic signal theory and the components that make up a radio telemetry system, to current monitoring applications. Attendees will also have the opportunity to use radio telemetry equipment and practice techniques such as homing and triangulation to find transmitter locations around the property.
Attendees should come prepared for a fair bit of walking, and dress for a variety of weather conditions.
Stay tuned for more information & other workshops!
Led by Matt Purvis, Professor in the Fish and Wildlife Technician Program at Fleming College
1-4pm, Sunday, March 23rd
*participation is free for conference registrants, but there is limited space in the workshop.
Matt is a professor in the Fish & Wildlife Technician program at Fleming College in Lindsay, ON. He has an extensive background in the application of VHF and satellite telemetry in wildlife research and monitoring across a variety of wildlife species and with various agencies in North America.
DESCRIPTION: Attendees of this half-day workshop will learn the principles of VHF radio telemetry – from basic signal theory and the components that make up a radio telemetry system, to current monitoring applications. Attendees will also have the opportunity to use radio telemetry equipment and practice techniques such as homing and triangulation to find transmitter locations around the property.
Attendees should come prepared for a fair bit of walking, and dress for a variety of weather conditions.
Stay tuned for more information & other workshops!
Introduction to R
1-4pm, Sunday, March 23rd
*participation is free for conference registrants, but there is limited space in the workshop.
Led by Bryan Hughes and Connor Reid
Bryan is a Ph.D. student at McGill University, Montreal Quebec, who has previously completed a B.Sc. at Trent University and a M.Sc. at Laurentian University. He has worked extensively with R and is most familiar with predictive modelling and using machine learning to assess ecological phenomena.
Connor is a postdoctoral fellow at Carleton University, Ottawa, who has researched fish stress and welfare in the context of chemical anaesthesia and electrical immobilisation techniques. He has experience analysing various types of physiological and behavioural data in R/RStudio.
DESCRIPTION: Participants will be introduced to the statistical software R. This workshop is geared towards people interested in learning R, with little to no previous experience. We will work through a pre-designated data set and go through the basics of data “wrangling” and plot creation. Attendees should come prepared with their own laptop and the latest version of R/R-studio in advance. There will be outlets for charging and space for luggage for anyone who has checked out from their hotel before the session.
1-4pm, Sunday, March 23rd
*participation is free for conference registrants, but there is limited space in the workshop.
Led by Bryan Hughes and Connor Reid
Bryan is a Ph.D. student at McGill University, Montreal Quebec, who has previously completed a B.Sc. at Trent University and a M.Sc. at Laurentian University. He has worked extensively with R and is most familiar with predictive modelling and using machine learning to assess ecological phenomena.
Connor is a postdoctoral fellow at Carleton University, Ottawa, who has researched fish stress and welfare in the context of chemical anaesthesia and electrical immobilisation techniques. He has experience analysing various types of physiological and behavioural data in R/RStudio.
DESCRIPTION: Participants will be introduced to the statistical software R. This workshop is geared towards people interested in learning R, with little to no previous experience. We will work through a pre-designated data set and go through the basics of data “wrangling” and plot creation. Attendees should come prepared with their own laptop and the latest version of R/R-studio in advance. There will be outlets for charging and space for luggage for anyone who has checked out from their hotel before the session.
OCTWS AGM
Sunday, March 23rd, 8:30-9:30am
Virtual attendees: The AGM will be hybrid with an option for OCTWS members (& those interested in joining OCTWS!) to join virtually using the button below
In-person attendees: Check your conference program for the room number!
Virtual attendees: The AGM will be hybrid with an option for OCTWS members (& those interested in joining OCTWS!) to join virtually using the button below
In-person attendees: Check your conference program for the room number!
AGM Agenda
1. Presidents Report
2. Standing Committee Reports
3. Treasurers Report
4. Special resolution re: annual audit
5. Elections
6. New Business
7. Open Discussion
1. Presidents Report
2. Standing Committee Reports
3. Treasurers Report
4. Special resolution re: annual audit
5. Elections
6. New Business
7. Open Discussion
Location
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
You can find the specific rooms using this resource
Sponsors
We are extremely grateful to the conference sponsors are helping to make this possible!
Platinum sponsors
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