Calendar
This calendar includes events and trainings for leaders in the nature & environmental learning center field. All scheduled ANCA events are listed here, as well as opportunities from other organizations.
NAI National Conference (Virtual)
This conference will feature two keynote presentations, over 80 educational sessions, a Resource Expo trade show, silent auction, and more. Read more about the conference here.
ANCA RELC CONNECTS
1pm PT / 2 MT / 3 CT / 4 ET
ANCA RELC CONNECTS meetings bring together administrators of residential environmental learning centers for virtual discussions on the unique challenges of running residential centers and outdoor schools. Topics address both COVID-19 specific challenges as well as other...
Webinar: Building Organizational Resilience in Times of Change
October 29th, 10-11am PT
All organizations face challenges during change, especially in 2020. Why does recovery from challenges take longer in some organizations; while in others, the recovery is shorter and far less disruptive? Discover key systems that help build organizational resiliency during...
Children & Nature Network "Inside Out" Conference
Let’s turn things Inside-Out
We believe that the well-being of children and the wild places we love are inextricably linked. And while research proves that regular time outdoors is essential for children’s healthy development, today’s kids are less connected to nature than ever before.
This is why we...
Thirteenth International Conference on the Inclusive Museum
Each year the International Conference on the Inclusive Museum draws a diverse group of participants from all over the world; the 2020 conference will focus on the theme of Museums & Historical Urban Landscapes.
Urban Ecology Center Institute — Online Summer Intensive
The Urban Ecology Center offers 20+ years of experience in neighborhood transformation, and is thrilled to share in this online Intensive. In this interactive online course, participants will cover the intersecting themes of transforming kids, parks, cities, and the world. Scholarships are...
AAM Virtual Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo
Kicking off on International Museums Day, May 18, and continuing June 1-4, the AAM Virtual Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo (#AAMvirtual) will bring you networking opportunities, inspiring programming, and the MuseumExpo to a new virtual experience.
With our new format comes a new theme and programming...
Children & Nature Network Leadership Summit (POSTPONED)
IMPORTANT UPDATE on Summit
A variety of factors, listed below, have led us to reschedule our upcoming Leadership Summit. While we recognize this presents a significant change in your plans, we are pleased to announce that rather than cancel the event, we've been able to secure new dates:
The...
ANCA Peer Meeting at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk, MA (CANCELED)
This meeting has been canceled due to COVID-19 precautions.
League of Environmental Educators in Florida Annual Conference in Umatilla, FL (CANCELED)
Dear LEEF members and Conference attendees,
Due to an abundance of caution we have decided to postpone the LEEF conference in March and reschedule due to the public health concerns over coronavirus (COVID-19). Several folks have already cancelled due to travel restrictions placed by their...
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ 3rd Wildlife Viewing and Nature Tourism Training Academy — Fort Walton Beach, FL
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ Wildlife Viewing and Nature Tourism (WVNT) Working Group, is pleased to announce the 3rd Wildlife Viewing & Nature Tourism Academy. The Academy theme is Practical Training for Practitioners. Please join us in Fort Walton Beach, Florida at the Hilton...
Indiana Park & Recreation Association Conference
Calling all Hoosiers! The IPRA Conference and Expo will be February 11-13, 2020 at the Horizon Convention Center in downtown Muncie, Indiana. The three-day event brings together more than 600 park and recreation professionals, citizen advocates, and industry suppliers for amazing networking...
Texas Region Meeting at the Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center in Round Mountain, TX
The ANCA Texas Region will meet at the Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center in Round Mountain, TX, February 6-7, 2020. Join us at the beautiful Westcave Preserve near Austin as we focus on the logistics of nature center facility management. Have you ever asked or been asked the following questions:
- What ...
Florida Region Meeting in Stuart, FL
The Expanding Role of Advocacy in Nature Education
led by Mark Perry, Executive Director and Dr. Zack Jud, Director of Education, Florida Oceanographic Society
- How does your organization define advocacy
- Deciding your advocacy role in the community
- Politics and 501(c)(3) organizations
- Advocacy in nature center ...
Winter Interpreters' Workshop at Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, MI
Winter Interpreters’ Workshop
Registration costs $20 and includes a light breakfast, lunch, snacks, and sessions. See the agenda and register here; registration deadline is January 10th.
Minnesota Region Meeting at Warner Nature Center in Marine on St. Croix, MN
The ANCA Minnesota Region will meet at the Warner Nature Center in Marine on St. Croix, MN, on December 9. Topics will include the Minnesota Salary Survey and planning 2020 Meeting Topics. The group will also hike at WNC, the last chance to do so before the nature center closes at the end of...
NAI National Conference in Denver, CO
The National Association for Interpretation will host its National Conference November 12-16 in Denver, Colorado. Plan to join colleagues from throughout the United States, Canada, and around the globe in Denver, and climb to new heights in discussing ways to ensure that interpretive programs...
Process of Interpretive Planning Workshop — Hickory Corners, MI
This 5-day workshop at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners, Michigan builds upon your experience and knowledge of interpretation to create an understanding of a basic, comprehensive, interpretive planning process. It's a great way to train to become an interpretive planner and to...
NAAEE 48th Annual Environmental Education Conference — Lexington, KY
The North American Association for Environmental Education’s 16th Research Symposium and 48th Annual Conference will convene over 1,000 formal and nonformal environmental education professionals under the theme of “Educating for a Just and Sustainable Future.” Keynotes, concurrent sessions,...
ANCA Michigan Regional Meeting — Dryden, MI
Seven Ponds Nature Center in Dryden, MI will host an ANCA regional meeting on Friday, October 11. Discussions and activities will include:
- Keynote on Seven Ponds Field Tours
- Naturalist-Led Trail Walk
- Naturalist-Led Canoe Trip (limited space)
- Facility and Behind the Scenes Tours
- Nature Centers & ...
E3 Ellensburg 2019: Integrating Environment, Equity & Economy in Education — Ellensburg, WA
E3 Washington and KEEN (Kittitas Environmental Education Network) are holding the first Washington State Environment and Sustainability Education Community Conference in over seven years; the conference will feature 34 sessions on environmental and sustainability education, October 5-6 at Lazy F Ranch in...
ANCA Minnesota Region Meeting: Titles, Salaries, Staffing Structure, and Job Descriptions
Join a gathering of ANCA-MN participants at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista, MN, to debrief and share resources from the ANCA Summit, share upcoming events/projects, and participate in a facilitated discussion around Titles, Salaries, Staffing Structure, and Job Descriptions. This will be an...
ANCA Evolve Summit
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 ...
Urban Ecology Institute's Intensive
ANCA Member, The Urban Ecology Center® (UEC), is hosting its second training Intensive for civic and community leaders from cities around the world this summer from July 22 – 26. Attendees are coming to learn about the unique urban environmental education and community center model that the UEC...
American Horticultural Society's 27th Annual National Children's & Youth Garden Symposium.
Join us this summer for the American Horticultural Society's 27th annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium (NCYGS), taking place in Madison, Wisconsin, July 10-13. At this professional development event, we are "cultivating tomorrow's gardeners by energizing, inspiring and training...
Urban Ecology Center's Institute Focus Workshop: Community Engaged Habitat Restoration
ANCA Member, The Urban Ecology Center, is a nationally acclaimed non-profit based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with 25+ years of experience using urban environmental education as a tool for urban renewal.
Two-day workshops are a deep-dive into specific topics that are a pivotal part of the UEC’s...
2019 Audubon Convention
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...
Urban Ecology Center's Institute Focus Workshop: Community Science – Supporting Urban Collaborative Spaces
ANCA Member, The Urban Ecology Center, is a nationally acclaimed non-profit based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with 25+ years of experience using urban environmental education as a tool for urban renewal.
Two-day workshops are a deep-dive into specific topics that are a pivotal part of the UEC’s...
Early Bird Pricing for the 2019 ANCA Evolve Summit Ends!
Join us August 20-24, 2019 in Milford, Ohio at the Cincinnati Nature Center for the 2019 ANCA Evolve Summit!
All lunches and dinners, Tuesday dinner through Friday dinner, are included with Full Package Summit registration. If you register for the 2-Day Rate, dinner the night before your first day...
ANCA Evolve Summit Scholarship Application Deadline
ANCA provides scholarship funding based on financial need. Priority is given to applicants with small budgets and to first-time attendees. Please call Jen Levy at 435-787-8209 with any questions.
- Summit Scholarship application - Deadline for submission June, 3
- Awards announced by June 17
ANCA Michigan Region "Our Common Ground"
This is the 2nd annual meeting for Our Common Ground, a gathering 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...
ANCA Minnesota Region Meeting: Outreach Programming
Join the gathering of ANCA-MN participants at Harriet Alexander Nature Center in Roseville, MN, to learn about ANCA, share upcoming events/projects, and participate in a facilitated discussion around Outreach Programming. Harriet Alexander Nature Center, 2520 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ 3rd Wildlife Viewing and Nature Tourism Training Academy Presentation Topic Proposal Deadline
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ 3rd Wildlife Viewing and Nature Tourism Training Academy is going to be held February 17 - 21, 2020 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This is an international event with people coming from all over the U.S. and Canada. The focus for this conference is...
Deadline for Proposal Submission- North Cascades Institute Mountain School Curriculum Consultant
ANNOUNCEMENT
North Cascades Institute seeks proposals from interested individuals or teams to support the redesign process of our Mountain School curriculum. The outcome of the project will be an updated curriculum framework for the Institute's flagship program, which serves 2,700 students...
ANCA New England Region Meeting
Save the date for the 2019 New England Region Meeting at Sharon Audubon Center in Sharon, CT. Topic:
Building Community Engagement through Nature Centers, Erin Kelly, Boston Nature Center
Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center (BNC) is a unique wildlife sanctuary located in the heart of the city. In the...
Urban Ecology Center Institute's Focus Workshop: From Transactional to Transformation - For Fundraisers
Join ANCA Member, the Urban Ecology Center's Development Team to:
- Learn about the Urban Ecology Center’s unique way of fundraising
- Vision an engaging donor stewardship and communication plan
- Develop effective tools and resources for successful fundraising campaigns
- Build strong relationships with ...
Deadline for ANCA Leadership Award Nomination
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...
Deadline to Apply for ANCA Peer Consult Financial Aid
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...
National Association for Interpretation Region 2 Spring Workshop: Interpretation in Urban Parks
Join the National Association for Interpretation's (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...
Nature-Based Preschool Business Planning Workshop
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...
ANCA Minnesota Region Winter Meeting
Join the ANCA Minnesota Region at the Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Township, MN 55110! The topic will be early childhood and 2019 planning.
Find out more about the Minnesota Region here.
Michigan Nature Center Summit
Attend the ANCA endorsed Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Nature Center Summit on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at the Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center in Roscommon. This is a day-long workshop is for the Department's partners to learn, ask questions and discuss Michigan’s changing natural...
Texas ANCA Region Meeting
During the evening of Feb. 7th and all day Feb. 8th, 2019, at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center in San Antonio, TX, the Texas Region will focus on the topic: "Nature Centers of the Future: What Role will we Play?". See the agenda here. Register here! Also, don't forget to share your success...
Deadline to Apply for BEETLES
Apply before January, 28 for the August 2019 BEETLES Leadership Institute! This next Institute will take place from August 11th-16th, 2019, in Northern California. The Institute is open to all outdoor environmental education programs that use science as a lens for looking at nature. The Institute is...
