Events

ANCA Summit 2025: The Big Picture | Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, California | August 25-29

Schedule

The Summit schedule features a diverse range of activities, all designed to enrich the knowledge and skills of leaders at nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations.

This schedule is subject to change.

Monday 8/25

3pm Check-in
5pm Networking social
6pm Dinner
7pm Summit Welcome

Tuesday 8/26

7am Early morning activities (optional)
9am-12pm Field Workshops
12:15-1:15pm Lunch
1:30-5pm Facilitated Discussions and Workshops
5pm Networking social
6pm Dinner
7pm Keynote Address
  Evening activities to follow

Wednesday 8/27

7am Early morning activities (optional)
9am-12pm Field Workshops
12:15-1:15pm Lunch
1:30-5pm Open Space sessions
5pm Networking social
6pm Dinner
7pm Leadership Awards Ceremony
  Evening activities to follow

Thursday 8/28

7am Early morning activities (optional)
9am-12:30pm Facilitated Discussions and Workshops
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-5pm Open Space sessions
5:30pm Networking social
6:30pm Dinner
7:15pm Celebration and Summit Closing
  Evening activities to follow

Friday 8/29

Time varies Field Trips

This was my first ANCA Summit and such a rewarding experience overall. I felt the event was better organized and offered more community than any conference I have attended before.

— 2024 Annual Summit Participant