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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. This year the conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square. There will be opportunities to explore the natural, cultural and historic sites in and around the Pittsburgh area. 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.
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Please visit conference information page for details. Additional details will be posted as the conference date approaches.
CALL FOR POSTERS
Please consider submitting a proposal to present a poster at our “Program Marketplace” poster session. This is a great opportunity to talk one-on-one with colleagues about your work.
Poster proposals are due by August 15, 2023. Participants will be notified of acceptance approximately August 29, 2023.
All submissions can be made through the Call for Presentations google form on the conference page.
LODGING
The conference will take place at the Sheraton at Station Square in Pittsburgh, PA. Rooms have been blocked at a special conference rate of $189/night (single/double) until AUGUST 17, 2023.
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1688159139497&key=GRP&app=resvlink
NOTE: The above rates are offered, on a space-available basis, to attendees 2 days prior and one day after the conference. Call 1(412) 261-2000 and indicate ANROSP for more information or to make special arrangements.
TRANSPORTATION
The Pittsburgh International Airport is the nearest airport to the conference hotel, about 19 miles or a 25-30 minute Lyft/Uber ride or zTrip (taxi).
Pittsburgh Regional Transit operates a bus from Pittsburgh International Airport Lower Level to Liberty Ave + Gateway #4 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the trip takes about 38 min. From the bus stop to the hotel, it is about an additional 5-minute walk down the road.
The “T” is Pittsburgh's subway system! You can take it from the airport to downtown, then you will have to take a different T from downtown over to Station Square. The T stop and bus station are right next to each other so it will be an additional 5-minute walk from the Station Square T station to the hotel.
Pittsburgh Airport Transportation Flyer
Transportation for field trips is included with registration.
PARKING
On-site hotel parking is $30 daily. Guests can bring their parking ticket in with them at check in to have it re-programed with in and out privileges, and have the charge placed on their guestroom bill.
OTHER CONFERENCE NOTES
In addition to informative program presentations, posters, and the ANROSP Annual Member Meeting, attendees can look forward to networking time, national awards presentations, dinner in the city and time to explore Pittsburgh, silent auction, and a great field trip to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwaters property in the Laurel Highlands on Wednesday, October 20th.
For meal planning and special needs, please contact Michele Richards, michele@pamasternaturalist.org, for customized meal options and special accommodations.
There are lots of optional, self-organized outings in the area available before or after the conference. Indicate your interest during registration and we'll help groups connect! Destinations may include National Aviary, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, Carnegie Science Museum Buhl Planetarium & Observatory and riding the Pittsburgh Inclines up Mount Washington.
Any questions, concerns, comments please share them with Wesley Anderson, ANROSP Vice President and Conference Chair, wma0016@auburn.edu.
