MINNEAPOLIS MEETING SEPTEMBER 7-13, 1951

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1 and shrubs. In the Alpine Garden, just above the snows of the large ravines, a large proportion of the alpine herbs and low shrubs will be in full bloom. Other representatives of the subarctic flora will be found around the base of the mountain's cone on which the Summit House and certain laboratories are located. The cog railway will probably be in operation but it is located on the west slope of Mt. Washington while the toll road for cars is on the easterly slope. It is strongly suggested that persons provide themselves with a reliable insect repellent-this is the black-fly season. Evening programs:-on the evening of the 19th (Tuesday) Dr. Arthur S. Pease will speak on the topic, "History of botanical exploration in the White Mountains with some remarks on plant distribution." On Wednesday night Dr. Stuart K. Harris will give an illustrated talk, "Some plants of Mt. Washington." Members of the Ecological Society who plan to attend should write to Professor C. L. Wilson, Chairman of the Local Committee, for advance registration blanks and return them to him before June 8th. The Glen House should be able to accommodate all persons and members of their families who wish to join the excursion but the reservations must be made in advance, through the local committee in order to be sure of rooms at the headquarters hotel. Address any other correspondence to the local representative of the Society. C. J. LYON Representative of the Ecological Society on the Local Committee Dept. of Botany Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire MINNEAPOLIS MEETING SEPTEMBER 7-13, 1951 The 1951 annual meeting of the Society will be in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The meeting will be held under the sponsorship of the A.I.B.S., and many of the societies affiliated with the Institute will take part. PAPERS The deadline established by A.I.B.S. and the local committee for the receipt of titles by society secretaries was June 1. This date was set since the March Bulletin went to press. As a result the deadline of June 15 published at that time may not be early enough to assure listing in the general program, although it is early enough for inclusion in the Bulletin of the Society. Members are hence urged to submit titles promptly if they have not already done so. In sending in a title be sure to include: 1. Full names of all authors; all second and third authors' names to be listed with the first name before the surname. 2. The complete addresses of all the authors. This should include names of institution, department in this institution and complete address of institution. -37-

2 3. Length of paper in reading minutes (maximum 15 min.). 4. Statement of facilities needed (lantern, etc.). 5. Two typewritten copies of abstract, not to exceed 150 words. SYMPOSIA Several symposia are being planned. There will be one on "The definition, evolution, and significance of ecological niches for animals," organized by Dr. Kendeigh. Dr. F. W. Albertson is organizing one on "Ecology of grassland utilization in Central United States." The third symposium under preparation is one on "Water Conservation," which is being planned by Dr. D. E. Davis. Any further plans will be announced in the next issue of the Bulletin when the completed program is published. ACCOMMODATIONS AT MINNEAPOLIS The following dormitory accommodation will be available on the campus of the University of Minnesota: 1. Pioneer Hall (Men's dormitory) 539 rooms. 2. Centennial Hall (Men's dormitory) 515 rooms. 3. Comstock Hall (Women's dormitory) 383 rooms. The approximate cost of dormitory accommodation will be $3.00 per person for the first day and $2.00 for each subsequent day. Forms for advanced registration of room accommodation will be mailed to each individual member of all societies from the A.I.B.S. office in Washington in the early summer. If hotel accommodation is desired, members are requested to write directly to the Nicollet Hotel, Minneapolis. This large downtown hotel has been reserved for members attending the meetings. It is minutes from the campus by trolley and no more than 15 minutes by car. Prices are reasonable. The local committee for the Minneapolis meeting consists of W. J. Breckenridge, Samuel Eddy, F. H. Eyre, S. H. Spurr, W. H. Marshall (in charge of the field trip), and D. B. Lawrence (chairman). ANNUAL DINNER AND BUSINESS MEETING The tentative plans call for an annual dinner at the Minnesota Union on Monday evening, September 10. The Past President's address will be presented at this dinner. The business meeting will be held on Tuesday afternoon. FIELD TRIP (Before the Meetings at Minneapolis) SEPTEMBER 7, 8, 9 University of Minnesota Biological Station at Itasca State Park Facilities: The physical plant of the Biological Station is available to the group. These include a large modern meeting hall, dining room, labora- -38-

3 tories, and cabins. Boats can be rented at nearby docks of the State Parks Division. The dining hall will be operated Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning and noon (Sept. 7, 8, 9). Small group cabins (6 persons each will be assigned registrants as they arrive. Men and women will be separated, although it may be possible to house familites as a unit. Blankets and pillows will be furnished but not sheets. Central showers with hot water are available. Access: (see map) The Biological Station lies 225 miles northwest of Minneapolis on State highway 92, eight miles northwest of its junction with U. S. 71 at the entrance to Itasca State Park '.J 1"\n.E.~ By car it can be reached from the southeast via U. S. 10 from Minneapolis to Wadena; U. S. 71 from Wadena to the junction with State highway -39-

4 92. From the northeast via U. S. 2 from Duluth to Bemidji, via U. S. 71 to the junction with State highway 92. Approximate time each way six hours. The best public transportation is by Greyhound Bus from Minneapolis. Scheduled time six hours. Round trip fare $8.91. The busses stop at Douglas Lodge which is four miles from the Station. Local committee members can meet passengers if called from the Lodge. Rail schedules are difficult to arrange-the nearest points being Wadena and Bemidji where transfer can be arranged to busses. Costs: The cost for food and lodging Friday afternoon through Sunday noon will be approximately $ Transportation on the field trips will be arranged by cars. Reservations: Persons planning to attend the field meetings should notify Dr. William H. Marshall, Biological Station, Douglas Lodge, Minnesota. by mail between August 1 and August 20. (Address until July SO, University Farm, St. Paul, Minnesota). Please show number of persons requiring accommodations, and means of travel. If you will have space in a car for extra persons on the field trips, please indicate number. Clothing: By September the weather can be cool with strong northwest winds. Therefore sweaters and wind-resistant outer clothing are desirable. Features of Areas: Itasca Park itself is a 50-square mile natural area with many virgin stands of Maple-Basswood, Spruce-Fir, and Red Pine of great beauty and interest. Other forest stands are present in wide variety, and interesting examples of bog succession are to be found. The park has been the scene of high deer and beaver populations, and affords an opportunity to observe the affects of these over-populations on forest development. The Station is situated on the east shore of Lake Itasca which is known as the source of the Mississippi River. The Lake, and nearby lakes, have been intensively studied by staff members of the Station. The region lies at the junction of the southern Hardwoods, Northern Conifers, and the Prairies on the west. The Saturday field trip is designed to exploit the contrasts of these three to the fullest extent. September 7, 1951-Friday PROGRAM Registration: 1.00 p.m. Field Trip: 3:00-5:00 p.m.-dr. Buell-Spruce-Fir Forest-Itasca Park. Evening Session: 8:00-9:00 p.m. Welcome and History Biological Station-Dr. Schantz-Hansen. Preview of Field Trips-Buell, Eddy, Marshall. September 8, 1951-Saturday Field Trips: A. Terrestrial-8:00 a.m.--6:00 p.m.-dr. Buell. The Maple Basswood-Prairie Ecotone 1. Hardwood Forest-Itasca Park 2. Distribution Pattern Hardwood Forest near western edge-tulaby Tower 3. Hardwood stand on degraded chernozem-waubun -40-

5 4. Lake Agassiz Beach-west of Fertile 5. Lake Agassiz Dunes-south of Fertile B. Aquatic-Dr. Eddy Local trips will be arranged if the interest warrants. Return to Biological Station Movies-8 :00-9:00 p.m. Natural History Red Lake Region-Dr. W. J. Breckenridge :September 9, 1951-Sunday Field Trips: 8:00-11:00 a.m. A. Aquatic-Dr. Eddy Limnology of Itasca Lake B. Terrestrial Mary's Lake Deer Exclosures-Dr. Marshall Twin Lakes Bog Succession-Dr. Buell Return to Biological Station Lunch Depart to Twin Cities. A.A.A.S. MEETINGS DECEMBER, 1951 Philadelphia, Pa. The Society does not have plans for meetings with the A.A.A.S. in Philadelphia since the regular annual meeting will be held in Minneapolis in September. Plans are under way, however, for co-sponsoring programs with Sections F and G of the A.A.A.S. It is suggested that persons interested in presenting papers at the Philadelphia meeting, or desiring information about plans, get in touch with Dr. Joseph H. Bodine, Secretary of Section F (Zoology) or Dr. Stanley A. Cain, Secretary of Section G (Botany) of the A.A.A.S. Dr. Bodine's address is Dept. of Zoology, Univ. of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa and Dr. Cain's address is School of Natural Resources, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Information about development of the programs to be co-sponsored by the Society will be published in the next Bulletin. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION (Constitution was published in the January Bulletin.) The following amendments to the Constitution have been proposed. They are published in this issue in order that they may be acted on at the business meeting in September. Any person who will be unable to attend the meeting in Minneapolis but who would like to express himself on any of the proposals may do so by writing to the Secretary. 1. Concerning the chairman of the committee on Historical Records: The part of By-law 13 beginning: "A Committee on Historical Records, which shall be a Standing Committee,"-etc. shall be amended as follows: -41-