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  • As the definition of conservation expands to include not just the natural environment but also living systems as a whole, ticket prices reflect different pricing to meet a diversity of income levels. Anyone with the means to purchase at the Supporter Ticket level is encouraged to do so. As we work to preserve the ecosystem of the natural world, the ecosystem our local economy is equally important. Thank you for considering this gesture.

This box needs to be checked for each person who is part of a group registration.

Instructions on how to create a group registration and set up an account can be downloaded here.

All ticket prices include three delicious meals:

  • Continental breakfast with fruit, yogurt, pastries (including GF options!), coffee, tea, and juice
  • A variety of delicious lunch choices (make your choice below)
  • Happy hour appetizers for an end of day refresh
  • Coffee, tea, and juice will be available throughout the day

Until October 1 all registrants, whether individual or as part of a group registration, will have the opportunity to update their session selections and transfer their registration through their online account.

Access to set up your account will only be available after registration and payment have been completed.

Registration will remain open as long as tickets are available.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Carolyn Finney Author

The conference keynote is Dr. Carolyn Finney, a gifted storyteller, author, and cultural geographer who is deeply interested in issues related to identity, difference, creativity, and resilience. Her work seeks to develop greater cultural competency within environmental organizations and institutions, challenge media outlets on their representation of difference, and increase awareness of how privilege shapes who gets to speak to environmental issues and determine policy and action. Her first book, "Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors" was released in 2014 (UNC Press). Dr. Finney is also an artist-at-residence and the Environmental Studies Professor of Practice in the Franklin Environmental Center at Middlebury College.

Dr. Carolyn Finney's landmark book, "Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors" can be purchased ahead of the conference here or through your favorite local indy bookstore. Signed copies will be available for sale at the conference and Dr. Finney will be available for a book signing.

A list of all conference speakers can be found through the  conference website.

Conference Schedule

8:00 - 9:00Registration opens

Meet and greet, claim your badge and complimentary tote, and enjoy a generous continental breakfast.

9:00 - 9:30Conference welcome and introductions

9:30 - 10:30Keynote, Q&A, and book-signing

Welcome Dr. Carolyn Finney!

10:30-10:4515-minute Break

10:45 - 11:45A Sessions

60-minute Sessions

12:00 - 1:00Lunch

Lunch selection and details available below

1:15 - 2:30B Sessions

75-minute Sessions

2:30-2:4515-minute Break

2:45 - 3:45C Sessions

60-minute sessions

3:45-4:0015-minute Break

4:00 - 4:45D Sessions

45-minute sessions

4:45-6:00Happy Hour

Appetizers for all and a beer and wine cash bar are open for an opportunity to share your experiences and new knowledge.

Full Session Descriptions and Presenter Bios

Visit the main conference website for all the amazing details.

Choose your sessions by theme

To view and select your session choices by theme, check as many as you'd like. Sessions will not be visible until their associated themes are selected - to see all sessions, click all the boxes. You can adjust your theme choices at any point in the registration process. To view all of the sessions and their associated themes, check out the conference website.

Some session offerings may fill, please be sure to register or make any changes before October 1.

A Sessions: 10:45-11:45*

    B Sessions: 1:15-2:30*

      C Sessions: 2:45 - 3:45*

        D Sessions: 4:00 - 4:45*

          Lunch Preference Selection

          Do you plan on attending happy hour starting at 4:45?

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          Group registration: To business or organization administrators, all registrants will be under one account. Please be prepared to share this account name and password with each person registered so that they may make their session selections and update their meal choice.

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