Microcosm 2010

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Tree Walkers International (TWI) is proud to present Microcosm, a celebration of life under glass. Microcosm is a new kind of event that brings enthusiasts together through the common bond of nurturing life within glass enclosures, from aquaria to vivaria, greenhouses and Wardian cases.

The theme of Microcosm is conservation. Just as species combine to form healthy, functioning ecoysystems, Microcosm seeks to form a coalition of partners who apply their skills in cooperation to safeguard the planet's biodiversity.

Microcosm will take place September 3-4, 2010 in Lynnwood, WA (a few minutes north of Seattle). It is a two-day event that will include field trips, lectures, workshops, vendor sale and benefit auction. All proceeds benefit Tree Walkers International to support amphibian conservation efforts.

For more information about the event, visit the Microcosm website at: Home | Microcosm 2010

More information will be added to the website in the coming weeks, so check back often to see how things are coming together, order tickets to reserve your spot at the conference, or sign up to be a vendor. The types of things we expect to see for sale include: orchids, bromeliads, amphibians, geckos, tropical plants, custom vivaria and enclosures, aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates, killifish and more.

We hope to see you there!

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Bumping this back up since the event is just a couple weeks away:

Friday (Sept 3) will kick off with a field trip into the Cascades to look for numerous species of amphibians and reptiles (preregistration is required for this event). That evening back at the Embassy Suites is a Herpetological Lecture series featuring John E. Simmons and Mark Pepper. The lecture Series is FREE and open to the public.

Saturday (Sept 4) is the vendor show from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Embassy Suites and will feature reptiles, amphibians, bromeliads, orchids, tropical fish and invertebrates, aquatic plants, custom terrariums and aquariums, carnivorous plants and more. Throughout the day on Saturday will be various lectures and workshops, which are free upon paid admission into the show. Also, beginning at 3:00 pm you'll be able to redeem your ticket for a free drink...and at 4:00 pm we will begin our live auction with all proceeds going to TWI's amphibian conservation programs.

The conference halls each night will be open until 12 midnight to allow plenty of opportunities for discussions and socializing. The bar & grill at the Embassy Suites is also open and serving food until then...so everything you need can be found there.

On Sunday Todd and Christina are generously opening up their home and hosting a BBQ (starting at noon) for those who are still in town and would like to get together.

This is looking to be a great event! If you are interested in attending or vending, you can find all the info you need (as well as pertinent forms) at www.microcosm2010.org

See you there!