REGISTRATION now OPEN
for the

ANROSP 2024 National Conference

Accent on Alliances:  Building and Sustaining Program Partnerships 

September 10 – 12, 2024

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and Bloomington Education and Visitor Center

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, the silent auction, and great field trips along with free time to explore the Twin Cities area.

REGISTRATION: Click HERE to register by SEPT 1st

·       Full Conference - Member Registration – $350.00

·       Full Conference - Non-member Registration – $450.00

·       Minnesota State Program Volunteer Registration – $300.00 

·       Single Day Registration - SEPT 10 – $150.00

·       Single Day Registration - SEPT 11 – $150.00

·       Single Day Registration - SEPT 12 – $150.00

·       Single Day Field Trip ONLY - $20 per day

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE - Click HERE for the GoogleForm

LODGING:  The primary conference hotel is the Hilton Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Hotel, 3800 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN  55425. Rooms have been blocked at a special conference rate of $138/night (single/double) until AUGUST 25, 2024, after this date, rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. Guests must identify themselves as being with ANROSP to receive this rate and may call 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) or use the ANROSP Personalized Booking LINK:  https://group.hilton.com/9pvgr4

TRANSPORTATION:  The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the nearest airport to the conference hotel and meeting venue, and the hotel has an airport shuttle that will be made available to registered guests. Transportation for field trips is included with registration. Guests may join a field trip for $20 per person per field trip. The hotel is waiving their on-site hotel parking fee, so parking is FREE. 

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 on this page 

SILENT AUCTION: Members/non-members are invited to bring program merchandise, books, and local art from their home states/country and regions for our silent auction table. Nature field guides, apparel, artwork, carvings, and local gifts are encouraged. Funds raised will support ANROSP and conference scholarships.

Any questions, concerns, comments, or special needs, please share them with Wesley Anderson, ANROSP Vice President and Conference Chair, wma0016@auburn.edu