Building and maintaining partnerships are essential when developing educational opportunities for communities. This session will feature four conservation districts sharing their experience building and sustaining collaborations with partners. Speakers will touch on initial outreach, funding, and the evolution of the project. (Entry Level)
Join us for a guided field visit to the nearby Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, where Tribal member Randy Lewis will share his perspective on restoration and the importance of honoring the long cultural history of the landscapes where we work. We will plan to meet in front of the Sleeping Lady and carpool to the site. If time allows, we may also visit another nearby location of Tribal significance. Come prepared for outdoor conditions and don’t forget your water and sunscreen! (Entry Level) (Combined with Design & Implementation track)
This session features a discussion with SAO focused on audit readiness and common audit recommendations, with an opportunity for questions and discussion. (Entry Level)
This session shares practical storytelling tools that help conservation districts explain complex work, build trust with communities, and show why conservation matters. (Entry Level)
Join us for a guided field visit to the nearby Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, where Tribal member Randy Lewis will share his perspective on restoration and the importance of honoring the long cultural history of the landscapes where we work. We will plan to meet in front of the Sleeping Lady and carpool to the site. If time allows, we may also visit another nearby location of Tribal significance. Come prepared for outdoor conditions and don’t forget your water and sunscreen! (Entry Level) (Combined with Design & Implementation track)
This closing session brings finance and administrative staff together to reflect on key themes from the conference, share insights and takeaways, and discuss how lessons learned can be applied moving forward. Through facilitated discussion and peer exchange, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of next steps, helpful resources, and strengthened connections across districts. (Entry Level)
Join us for a guided field visit to the nearby Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, where Tribal member Randy Lewis will share his perspective on restoration and the importance of honoring the long cultural history of the landscapes where we work. We will plan to meet in front of the Sleeping Lady and carpool to the site. If time allows, we may also visit another nearby location of Tribal significance. Come prepared for outdoor conditions and don’t forget your water and sunscreen! (Entry Level) (Combined with Design & Implementation track)
