November 7 - November 8, 2024

Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Symposium

at Boise State University

Join us for a two-day symposium of talks, poster presentations, and collaboration focused on the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA).

Check back in Summer/Fall 2026 for registration information for the next symposium!

Day 1 - November 7

(Thursday)

Climbers preparing to drop down a ledge to a Golden Eagle nest
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Verbal presentations and panel
4:30 - 6 p.m.Poster presentations and reception

Day 2 - November 8

(Friday)

Researchers setting up a point count survey on NCA land
8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Verbal presentations

This event is hosted by the Raptor Research Center at Boise State University, the Bureau of Land Management, the Idaho Army National Guard, and the Birds of Prey NCA Partnership.

Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area official BLM sign

The NCA Symposium showcases research, conservation-based projects, and partnerships associated with the NCA to facilitate interactions and research development with university students, local agencies, NGOs, private corporations, and the general public.

Venue

Boise State University Student Union Building

1910 W. University Drive, Boise, ID 83725

Physical Address: 1700 W. University Drive, Boise

Established in 1947, the Student Union is Boise State’s multipurpose center for campus life. The Raptor Research Center has generously arranged for use of this convenient venue.

Student Union Building exterior entrance with "Student Union" sign
Conference attendees seated at tables listening to a speaker in the front of the room in the Hatch Ballroom

Pre-event registration has closed. Walk-in attendees are welcome. All attendees should check-in at the registration table at the venue.

Website NCA photo credits: Eden Ravecca and Steve Alsup, used with permission

Website venue photos from Student Union Events and Stacey Smith, used with permission