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AT23-010 Hybrid Hill Country Chapter: The Science and Management of Domestic Cats
Hybrid Event Title: Hill Country Chapter Meeting: The Science and Management of Domestic Cats
AT-VMS: AT: Hill Country Chapter Meeting (usually 1 hour, Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, and Presenter)
Comments: AT23-010 Hybrid Hill Country Chapter Meeting: The Science and Management of Domestic Cats, Kerrville, Presenter: Grant Sizemore (AT=1h)
Hybrid Event Date: 9/28/2023
Hybrid Event Time: 6:30p-8:100p
The presentation follows a brief business meeting.
Webinar/Event Summary:
This talk will focus on the conservation and public health science underpinning the need to manage domestic cats and identify opportunities for organizations and individuals to advance science-based solutions that benefit cats, wildlife, and people.
Hybrid Event Description:
Domestic cats (Felis catus) can make wonderful pets but also have the capacity to kill birds and other wildlife, spread infectious diseases, and cause nuisances in the community. Effective management, however, is often complicated by the species’ close affiliation with people and unique legal status. This talk will focus on the conservation and public health science underpinning the need to manage domestic cats and identify opportunities for organizations and individuals to advance science-based solutions that benefit cats, wildlife, and people.
Grant Sizemore has earned degrees in Zoology and Environmental Science from Miami University in Ohio and an M.S. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida. He has worked in wildlife conservation policy, education, and research for over 15 years and is a certified wildlife biologist. Grant is currently the Director of Invasive Species Programs at American Bird Conservancy, where he runs the Cats Indoors program. Outside of work, Grant enjoys hiking, birding, and taking care of his (indoor) cat.
Meetings may be Zoom or in-person at GUADALUPE BASIN NATURAL RESOURCES CENTER (GBNRC) building in Kerrville.
A 30-minute chapter business meeting begins at 6:30 PM. Members attending this may claim 0.5 volunteer hours.
The Advanced Training session runs from 7:10 PM – 8:10 PM.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Cost: no charge
Instructor/Presenter:
Grant Sizemore
Contact Information:
Kim Ort
vicepresident@hillcountrytmn.org
Organization Website:
https://txmn.org/hillcountry/
Sponsoring Organization:
TMN Hill Country Chapter
