When: March 7-9, 2019 (Thu, 6pm-8pm; Fri & Sat, 9am-4pm) 

Where: Held at Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI

Facilitated by: Rachel Larimore & David Catlin of Samara Early Learning LLC 

Registration: Early bird registration (through January 31) is $395; Regular registration is $485. Registration will be limited

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Join NAI Region 2 to discuss Interpretation in Urban Parks at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. Choose from 4 sessions focusing on 8 different topics! The workshop will also include a session with the host site and a panel discussion. See the event flyer here. 

A Peer Consult from the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) is your chance to get insightful advice and proven problem-solving for your nature or environmental learning center, delivered by professionals who know the business — because they’re in it, too! Peer Consult teams are

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Do you know someone who has demonstrated best practices in leading a nature or environmental learning center? Have you been mentored by a fellow nature center administrator or know of a new leader who is doing an exceptional job? Recognize this person by nominating them for an ANCA Leadership

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Save the date for the 2019 New England Region Meeting at Sharon Audubon Center in Sharon, CT. Check back here for more details in the future. 

This is the 2nd annual Our Common Ground regional meeting that brings together nature centers, land conservancies, parks, state departments, and anyone interested in creating and supporting a lasting conservation legacy. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 701 W. Cloverdale Road Hastings, MI 49058.

Join Audubon in Milwaukee for Audubon’s biennial convention designed to bring together Audubon’s vast network of dedicated chapter, state, center, national, and international leaders from across all four flyways. This can’t-miss event will feature an array of inspiring speakers, in-depth workshops

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Held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Learn from 20+ years of neighborhood transformation, more information here: https://urbanecologycenter.org/about-us/uec-4-day-intensive.html

The ANCA Summit provides the unique experience of connecting with other nature and environmental learning center administrators. There is no better way to discuss and share your questions, challenges, and lessons learned than face-to-face with your peers.

What can you expect?

• You will connect with

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