Discovering the Duke Lemur Center April 26-28, 2019

Forever Learning. Forever Duke. Photo courtesy of David Haring

he Duke Lemur Center is the world’s The weekend begins with the history and Tlargest sanctuary for rare and endangered work of the Duke Lemur Center, presented by prosimian primates. Established in 1966, the Greg Dye, DLC Executive Director, and a dinner Lemur Center has been dedicated to studying featuring Malagsy cuisine on Lemur Landing. and saving lemurs through conservation, On Saturday, Dr. Erin Ehmke will discuss how research and education for more than 40 lemurs are studied and cared for at the center, years. The center is nestled on 85 acres including tours of the center’s extensive indoor in Duke Forest, but the impact of its work and outdoor research facilities. In the afternoon extends all over the world. Housing nearly 250 Charlie Welch, Conservation Coordinator, will lemurs, the largest population outside of the share more on the SAVA conversation project, lemurs’ natural habitat of Madagascar, the its importance to the region and how Duke is Duke Lemur Center offers an opportunity not making a positive impact for both the lemurs only to see these amazing animals firsthand and people of the SAVA region. On Sunday, but to learn directly from the experts working you will get an up-close look at how lemurs to protect them. live at the center on a guided tour through the center’s natural habitat enclosures where lemurs are free to roam and greet you. Back by popular demand, participants will have the opportunity to shadow a DLC technician through their morning routine of feeding and overseeing the care of the lemurs.

We invite you to come spend a weekend exploring what is perhaps the most unique facility at Duke! Make your reservations soon, as this is one of the Alumni Association’s most popular Forever Learning Programs.

SCHEDULE SATURDAY, Arpil 27 SUNDAY, April 28 FRIDAY, April 26 7:00 am Shadow Caretakers 7:00 am Shadow Caretaker 4:00 pm Registration (Optional) (Optional) 4:30 pm Orientation/Tour 9:00 am Lecture and Activities 9:00 am Lecture 6:00 pm History of DLC 12:30 pm Lunch 10:00 am Walk with Lemurs 6:45 pm Reception and Dinner 1:30 pm Lecture 11:30 am Lunch 4:00 pm Activity Discussion and Conclusion Free Evening in Durham, NC ACCOMMODATIONS FACULTY & PRESENTERS Program participants are free to make their own lodging arrangements at one of the local hotels or inns Greg Dye available in Durham. Several new hotels have opened Executive Director, Duke Lemur Center in the Durham area and are near the Lemur Center. More information about local accommodations can be found at www.durham-nc.com Erin Ehmke Research Manager

LOCATION Charles Welch The Duke Lemur Center is located in Duke Forest, off Conversation Coordinator of Old Erwin Road. Detailed directions will be included with your registration materials and are available on the Duke Lemur Center’s website (lemur.duke.edu). Meg Dye Student Project Coordinator & Behavioral Management Coordinator FITNESS REQUIREMENTS The physical demands of this program are moderate, Cathy Williams including walking on uneven surfaces on hikes in the Animal Curator forest, as well as exposure to the sun, insects and heat of the season. Closed-toe shoes are required during Megan McGrath hikes and tours. To participate in this program, children must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an Education Programs Manager adult at all times.

FEES DAA HOST Program fees are $450 per person and include program materials, facilities, lectures, refreshments, reception and dinner, Saturday lunch and tours of the Jenn Chambers ‘01, A.M. ‘20 Senior Director, Alumni Education, Alumni Affairs center. We expect this program to fill very quickly.

REGISTRATION Registration for this program can be done online at alumni.duke.edu/forever-learning/learn-lemurs. For assistance with registration, please call 919-684-6574. Registration Form Discovering Lemurs April 26-28, 2019

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