Gathering Partners Conference

Event information

Date

Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, May 19, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-05-17 17:00:00 2024-05-19 14:00:00 Gathering Partners Conference A conference for friends of Minnesota's natural resourcesThe conference offers keynote speakers including Al Batt, Don Kroodsma, and Sparky Stensaas, concurrent sessions, field trips, hands-on workshops, outdoor activities, and social opportunities. This year's conference features a collaboration with the Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds.Events include:Friday morning field trips (Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and Wannigan Park/Ike Fisher Farm).Friday evening dinner and plenary speaker Al Batt at Fair Hills Resort.Saturday morning field trips (Rothsay Complex/Warblers & Wildflowers at Smoky Hills State Park/Lof Woods).Saturday evening dinner and keynote speaker, Donald Kroodsma (at MState).The Gathering Partners Conference is hosted by the University of Minnesota and presented annually by the University of Minnesota Extension's Minnesota Master Naturalist and AIS Detectors programs with support from the Bell Museum. Fair Hills Resort Fair Hills Resort Fair Hills Resort America/Chicago public

Time

5:00 p.m. Central time

Location

Fair Hills Resort
24270 Co Hwy 20
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Contact

For full conference information, go to the Gathering Partners website.

A conference for friends of Minnesota's natural resources

The conference offers keynote speakers including Al Batt, Don Kroodsma, and Sparky Stensaas, concurrent sessions, field trips, hands-on workshops, outdoor activities, and social opportunities. This year's conference features a collaboration with the Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds.

Events include:

Friday morning field trips (Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and Wannigan Park/Ike Fisher Farm).
Friday evening dinner and plenary speaker Al Batt at Fair Hills Resort.
Saturday morning field trips (Rothsay Complex/Warblers & Wildflowers at Smoky Hills State Park/Lof Woods).
Saturday evening dinner and keynote speaker, Donald Kroodsma (at MState).

The Gathering Partners Conference is hosted by the University of Minnesota and presented annually by the University of Minnesota Extension's Minnesota Master Naturalist and AIS Detectors programs with support from the Bell Museum.

Cost

$275: Includes all conference sessions, events and meals
$150: Saturday only
$100: Sunday only

Registration

Make lodging reservations at Fair Hills Resort; mention "Gathering Partners."

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Rose Pogatshnik at pogat041@umn.edu two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.