Roundup Chapter of PSA

Meeting Saturday January 26, 2008

10am Glendora Library 130 S. Glendora Avenue

About our speaker Roy Toft: Lending his engaging sense of humor with his passion for nature and enthusiasm for his work, Roy Toft shares his adventures in the field. His entertaining presentations combine powerful conservation messages with award-winning wildlife photography. Toft, a true advocate of endangered species worldwide, will inspire his audience to see the world differently for years to come.

Dedicated to documenting our natural world for future generations, professional photographer Roy Toft is an accomplished conservation photographer. With a background in wildlife and conservation biology, Toft chooses to focus solely on wild images that convey a sense of the animal’s character and spirit. His images have been featured in National Geographic, Smithsonian, Audubon, Wildlife Conservation, Discover magazines and other notable publications to advance conservation efforts globally. As a result, he has been named a founding fellow of the prestigiousInternational League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP). Toft's striking wildlife images are also available worldwide through the National Geographic Image Collection and Getty Images. Roy shares his love for teaching & photography by regularly instructing photographic classes, tour groups and workshops in the field. Roy's popular Rainforests of Costa Rica workshop was recently filmed for television. The show, Fine Living Network's Fantasy Camp, has appeared on television and airline flights. His home office is in the scenic mountainous region of beautiful north county San Diego.

Presentation Topics

Endangered Species and Habitat Conservation ... While There's Still Time

This presentation includes the documentation and discussion of some of the most endangered species worldwide: including India’s Bengal tigers, Africa’s Cape (wild) hunting dogs, Madagascar’s unique fauna, cheetahs and even highly endangered iguanas. Toft will include the challenges involved in documenting these vanishing species, and describe what is being done by researchers to make a difference.

Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula: Mecca of Biodiversity

This presentation showcases the beauty of Costa Rica’s largest remaining rainforest, found in the remote Osa Peninsula which has been called “the most biologically intense place on the planet” by National Geographic. Toft travels to Costa Rica multiple times annually, and is currently completing a book project on the natural wonders of this amazing Peninsula.

Africa's Hidden Gem - Botswana:

This presentation details Toft’s most exciting adventures on safari from one of Africa’s leading conservation success stories – Botswana. Toft will describe the country’s eco-tourism focus, and how it fosters an appreciation for and preservation of endangered species such as the rare African wild hunting dog and cheetah.

Japan’s Winter Wildlife:

In this presentation Toft describes his annual trek to Japan to spend time with two impressive but highly endangered species on the remote northern island of Hokkaido - the majestic red-crowned crane and the gigantic Steller’s sea eagle which he encounters in the pack ice off the Hokkaido coast. He will also take you to the main island of Honshu to observe the curious and photogenic Japanese macaques (also known as snow monkeys).

Mail Registration & Check to: Dale Gilkinson FPSA – 640 E. Laurel Ave – Glendora, CA 91741-2130

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Registration Form                                            Saturday January 26, 2007

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 Mail Registration  please – limited seating available so be sure to have your space reserved

Registration at the door on January 26^th - $20 Everyone if space available.

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