Registration and Hotel Booking Available Now!

OCT. 14th - Oct. 17th, 2025

Destin, Florida

This dynamic conference is for professionals and partner organizations that coordinate, administer, or host training and volunteer programs in natural resource conservation, education, and outreach or for those interested in developing similar programming. During this conference, you can expect to gain knowledge from a diverse range of programs, network with colleagues, and obtain valuable tools to enhance your existing program or develop a new one. In addition to informative program presentations, posters, and the ANROSP Annual Member Meeting, attendees can look forward to national award presentations, and exciting field trips along with free time to explore surrounding coastal ecosystems.

REGISTRATION: Please register by SEPT 30th via the Events page on WildApricot. NOTE: Hotel rates are only guaranteed through SEPT 15th.

REGISTRATION COSTS: We are not offering single-day registration options this year. Otherwise, the prices are the same as last year: $350/ANROSP member and $450/non-member. 

LODGING:  The primary conference hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach, 570 Scenic Gulf Drive, Destin, FL 32550. Rooms have been blocked at a special conference rate of $169/night (2-room suites: 1 King or 2 Queens) until SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025, after this date, rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. Guests can receive this rate by using the ANROSP Personalized Booking Link: CLICK HERE.

FLIGHT INFO:  The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is the nearest airport (~25 minute drive) to the conference hotel and meeting venue. The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) is a bit further away (~45 minute drive) from the Embassy Suites. Parking is FREE. 

TRANSPORTATION: Our host hotel/conference center does not offer direct shuttles with local airports. The FL Team has reserved a 15-passenger van for airport pickups/drop-offs, contingent on folks' arrival/departure times (more details to come). Rideshares are also encouraged! Transportation to/from field activities will be provided by a private service, included in registration cost. 

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS & POSTERS: Please consider submitting a proposal to present a conference session or poster. All submissions can be made through the Call for Presentations Google Form linked here.

SCHOLARSHIPS: The Conference Scholarship Application Form is linked here.  Applications must be submitted by AUGUST 25th. 

CONFERENCE AWARDS: Award nomination form and details to be sent out by August 15.

Any questions, concerns, comments, or special needs, please share them with Caitlin Robison, ANROSP Vice President and Conference Chair, fmnpcoordinator@gmail.com