The 2009 North American Conservation Education Conference
Taking Conservation Education to the Next Level
January 26-29, 2009
C. A. Vines 4-H Center, Little Rock, Arkansas
Download Registration Form (PDF)
Download Draft Conference Agenda (PDF)
Download Scholarship Form (PDF)
HISTORY
In 2004, conservation education professionals from across the nation met in Shepherdstown, WV for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ Summit on Conservation Education. More than 35 state fish and wildlife agencies along with several federal agencies and non-governmental organizations participated in this historic event, which initiated the North American Conservation Education Strategy.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2009
The 2009 North American Conservation Education Conference is the long-awaited sequel. This conference will enable conservation educators to discover the pieces of the strategy that are now in place and how the
strategy can empower participants to become more proficient in their various areas of conservation education. Participants also will become more aware of national trends and latest quality conservation education materials.
The conference location near Little Rock will provide the backdrop for professional development and collaboration through a mixture of seminars, keynote speakers and work sessions. This conference will provide the opportunity to help determine the future direction of the North American CE Strategy.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE & FEES
The event will kick-off with dinner and an evening program on Monday, January 26. Tuesday through Wednesday will feature a mixture of sessions and discussion topped off by a Southern BBQ hosted by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The conference will conclude at noon Thursday. A draft agenda is available.
Conference registration is $295 for double occupancy/$325 for singe occupancy, which covers all meals and lodging. In addition, Arkansas Game and Fish will shuttle attendees to and from the airport.
Please complete and return the attached registration form.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Association is providing funding for travel scholarships through support of the North American Conservation Education Strategy. In order to encourage participation from all 50 state fish and wildlife agencies, the Association will reimburse one representative per state agency up to $500 for airline travel or mileage using the federal government rate. A separate scholarship form is also attached.
For more information, contact any of the 2009 Conservation Education Planning Committee:
Kevin Frailey, Conference Chair, Michigan DNR fraileyk@michigan.gov
Lucy Moreland, Registrar and host agency, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
lmmoreland@agfc.state.ar.us
Kurt Cunningham, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, kcunningham@mt.gov
Jennifer Dennison, Ohio DNR jen.dennison@dnr.state.oh.gov
Warren Gartner, Indiana, DNR wgartner@dnr.in.gov
Gregg Losinski, Idaho Fish and Game glosinski@idfg.idaho.gov
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