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) |
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— 2019 Summit Participant