Schedule

Summit logo: on the left, a green circle contains an illustration of mountains in the background and a stream leading up to them. Pine trees project up on the left side of the logo. On the right, the text: ANCA Summit 2023 / Community Solutions: The Maine Coast Summit / August 21-25 at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine.

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. Schedule subject to change as details are finalized.

Monday 8/21

3pm Registration Open
5pm Networking Social
6pm Dinner
7pm Summit Welcome

Tuesday 8/22

8-9am Breakfast
9am-12pm Field Workshops
The Living Buildings and Community of The Ecology School
Maine Ecology at Ferry Beach State Park
Exploring the Intertidal at the Arthur P. Girard Marine Science Center
River Bend Farm: Farming to Feed Program Participants
Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm: Fledgling Ground for Birders
12:15-1:15pm Lunch
1:30-5pm Facilitated Discussions and Workshops
6pm Dinner
7pm Campfire Networking

Wednesday 8/23

7-8am Early Morning Activities
8-9am Breakfast
9-11:45am Open Space Sessions
12-1pm Lunch
1-4pm Field Workshops
The Living Buildings and Community of The Ecology School
Maine Ecology at Ferry Beach State Park
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
River Bend Farm: Farming to Feed Program Participants
Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm: Restoration and Propagation of Native Plants
5pm Networking Social
6pm Dinner
7pm ANCA Leadership Awards Ceremony

Thursday 8/24

7-8am Early Morning Activities
8-9am Breakfast
9am-12:30pm Facilitated Discussions and Workshops
12:30pm Lunch
1:30-5pm Open Space Sessions
5:30pm Networking Social
6:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Summit Closing

Friday 8/25

Time Varies Field Trips
Explore Portland (9am-3pm)
Chewonki (program is 10:30am-2pm)

 

 I'm blown away by the amount of expertise and great ideas floating around the conference.

— 2019 Summit Participant

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