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.
X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:463 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190315T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190315T233000 UID:AD292C4D-67CB-43F0-96A7-CC0DA3633DCD SUMMARY:Deadline to Apply for ANCA Peer Consult Financial Aid CREATED:20190118T231152Z DTSTAMP:20190118T231152Z URL:https://www.natctr.org/services/consulting DESCRIPTION: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 professionals whose clearly relevant backgrounds will carry weight with board members, staff, funders, and supporters. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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 professionals whose clearly relevant backgrounds will carry weight with board members, staff, funders, and supporters.
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T231526Z SEQUENCE:214 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:857 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190401T233000 UID:DCAF2B49-4C77-43AB-8427-4A8914F0029D SUMMARY:Deadline for ANCA Leadership Award Nomination CREATED:20190118T231354Z DTSTAMP:20190118T231354Z URL:https://www.natctr.org/services/leadership-awards DESCRIPTION: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 Award!\NEvery year the ANCA network recognizes excellence in nature and environmental learning center leadership through two awards: the ANCA Nature Center Leadership Award and the ANCA Outstanding New Leader Award. Both awards are given to candidates who are nominated by their peers, staff, or board. Share this opportunity with your staff and board! This is a chance to bring recognition to your center, and rally your team around accomplishments. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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 Award!
Every year the ANCA network recognizes excellence in nature and environmental learning center leadership through two awards: the ANCA Nature Center Leadership Award and the ANCA Outstanding New Leader Award. Both awards are given to candidates who are nominated by their peers, staff, or board. Share this opportunity with your staff and board! This is a chance to bring recognition to your center, and rally your team around accomplishments.
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T154002Z SEQUENCE:6020768 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:833 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190530T153000 UID:CAEEFB16-FA82-4918-9453-4EE67E1388FA SUMMARY:ANCA Michigan Region "Our Common Ground" CREATED:20190208T225400Z DTSTAMP:20190208T225400Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/michigan-our-common-ground-meeting DESCRIPTION: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 49058. Find out more about the ANCA Michigan Region Meeting here. Register for the meeting here. \N\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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 49058. Find out more about the ANCA Michigan Region Meeting here. Register for the meeting here.
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T170502Z SEQUENCE:5767862 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:1344 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190603T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190604T000000 UID:C37B8B42-952D-444E-9B4D-CC04FAFB27BE SUMMARY:ANCA Evolve Summit Scholarship Application Deadline CREATED:20190312T192155Z DTSTAMP:20190312T192155Z URL:https://www.natctr.org/events/summit-conference/2019-summit DESCRIPTION: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. \N\NSummit Scholarship application - Deadline for submission June, 3\NAwards announced by June 17\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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.
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 through dinner on your second day are included. If you register for the 1-Day Rate, lunch and dinner are included.
The Summit registration fee does not include the optional Tuesday and Saturday Summit field trips. If you are bringing guests to the Summit, you can purchase meals, and field trips for them through the registration process.
ANCA Member* | |
| ANCA Summit Early Bird | |
| Full Package (Tues.-Fri.) | $510 |
| 2-Day Rate (Wed. & Thurs. or Thurs. & Fri.) | $460 |
| 1-Day Rate (Wed. or Thurs. or Fri.) | $250 |
* New to ANCA? The registration fee includes a one-year Associate Membership for all brand new members.
Please note: Early Bird prices are listed above. After June 23 fees will increase by $50.
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 today's garden educators." The theme of this year's symposium is "Building Blocks for a Sustainable Future." In addition to a full slate of peer-led educational sessions, the symposium schedule will include:
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?
Whether you are new in the field, mid-career, or a veteran leader, there will be programming designed for you! Find out more about the ANCA 2019 Evolve Summit here!
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T224240Z SEQUENCE:800555 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:1437 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190905T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190905T140000 UID:DB7E87F6-1F10-4966-BF3E-4F5E0140A1EE SUMMARY:ANCA Minnesota Region Meeting: Titles, Salaries, Staffing Structure, and Job Descriptions CREATED:20190415T190401Z DTSTAMP:20190415T190401Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/minnesota-region-meeting-titles-salaries-staffing-structure-and-job-descriptions DESCRIPTION: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 all-day meeting, beginning at 9:00am, time for a bag lunch, followed by a tour of the farm, gardens and facilities from 12:30-2:00pm. Hope you can attend! Gale Woods Farm (Three Rivers Park District) 7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364 https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/gale-woods-farm. RSVP to Julie Grecian at jgrecian@smm.org. Learn more about MN Region here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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 all-day meeting, beginning at 9:00am, time for a bag lunch, followed by a tour of the farm, gardens and facilities from 12:30-2:00pm. Hope you can attend! Gale Woods Farm (Three Rivers Park District) 7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364 https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/gale-woods-farm. RSVP to Julie Grecian at jgrecian@smm.org. Learn more about MN Region here.
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T205954Z SEQUENCE:784553 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:861 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200924 UID:307A642F-D4A4-47F0-AD01-6E3F420519A4 SUMMARY:Children & Nature Network "Inside Out" Conference CREATED:20200316T130426Z DTSTAMP:20200316T130426Z URL:https://www.insideoutsummit.org/ DESCRIPTION:Let’s turn things Inside-Out\NWe 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.\NThis is why we gather—as leaders, educators, practitioners and parents—to turn the trend of an indoor childhood back out to the benefits of nature.\NSince 2007, we’ve been honored to convene the children and nature movement at grassroots gatherings, summits and conferences. Please join us this year for the 2020 Inside-Out Leadership Summit.\NWHERE & WHEN\NSeptember 22-23, 2020\NAtlanta Hyatt Regency, 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303\NWHO ATTENDS\NThe Leadership Summit provides a forum for strategically selected leaders to share big ideas and advance action agendas. Through an application process, participants are selected to represent diverse perspectives, skills, voices, disciplines and approaches to connecting children to nature. Participants will work in 6 action areas that support the healthy development of youth:\N\NHealth & Nature for Community Well-being\NGreen Schoolyards\NNature Connection for Youth Development\NAdvancing Policy for Youth Outdoor Engagement\NInternational Action: #NatureForAll \NCity Government\N\NWe will accept applications until all action areas are full. Action Area descriptions can be found in the Program section. Apply today! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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 gather—as leaders, educators, practitioners and parents—to turn the trend of an indoor childhood back out to the benefits of nature.
Since 2007, we’ve been honored to convene the children and nature movement at grassroots gatherings, summits and conferences. Please join us this year for the 2020 Inside-Out Leadership Summit.
September 22-23, 2020
Atlanta Hyatt Regency, 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
The Leadership Summit provides a forum for strategically selected leaders to share big ideas and advance action agendas. Through an application process, participants are selected to represent diverse perspectives, skills, voices, disciplines and approaches to connecting children to nature. Participants will work in 6 action areas that support the healthy development of youth:
We will accept applications until all action areas are full. Action Area descriptions can be found in the Program section. Apply today!
X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:1742 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210116 UID:54104FB8-A7B6-41A1-BF46-97BE353925FE SUMMARY:ANCA RELC Summit (virtual) CREATED:20190123T213246Z DTSTAMP:20190123T213246Z URL:https://www.natctr.org/events/residential-environmental-learning-center DESCRIPTION:The health of our community remains a priority so in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the 2021 Residential Environmental Learning Center Summit is going virtual.\NThe RELC Summit will bring together leaders and educators from residential environmental learning centers and outdoor schools throughout North America for two days of learning, sharing, and networking with peers. This event will be hosted by ANCA and The Ecology School, and include Featured Speakers, an Open Space agenda, and afternoon/evening networking opportunities. \NLearn more here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The health of our community remains a priority so in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the 2021 Residential Environmental Learning Center Summit is going virtual.
The RELC Summit will bring together leaders and educators from residential environmental learning centers and outdoor schools throughout North America for two days of learning, sharing, and networking with peers. This event will be hosted by ANCA and The Ecology School, and include Featured Speakers, an Open Space agenda, and afternoon/evening networking opportunities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T175211Z SEQUENCE:59689165 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:2244 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210827 UID:787A96B6-2C96-4359-8E00-DB2EFD643CDD SUMMARY:ANCA Summit 2021 CREATED:20210621T213505Z DTSTAMP:20210621T213505Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/anca-summit-2021 DESCRIPTION:\NNATURE CENTERS, OUTDOOR SCHOOLS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTERS are in a new phase of challenges, and we need new solutions. Join us for the 2021 ANCA Summit, where we will LOOK AHEAD to the future and RECHARGE & RESET our work as a profession. If you want fresh tools and inspiration for your organization, don’t miss this empowering event.\NLEARN MORE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
NATURE CENTERS, OUTDOOR SCHOOLS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTERS are in a new phase of challenges, and we need new solutions. Join us for the 2021 ANCA Summit, where we will LOOK AHEAD to the future and RECHARGE & RESET our work as a profession. If you want fresh tools and inspiration for your organization, don’t miss this empowering event.
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T213637Z SEQUENCE:92 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:674 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211130 UID:0FDCF57B-01AA-4407-A59E-E65ABF8F86CA SUMMARY:ANCA Culture Survey Launch Q&A CREATED:20211122T153839Z DTSTAMP:20211122T153839Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/anca-culture-survey-launch-q-a DESCRIPTION:Time: 7am AKT / 8am PT / 9am MT / 10am CT / 11am ET\NJoin Jen Levy, ANCA Executive Director, and August Ball, Founder and CEO of Cream City Conservation & Consulting LLC to learn more about the launch of the ANCA Culture Survey. The survey, set to launch in December, was created in partnership with Cream City Conservation & Consulting LLC and will provide ANCA and its participating member organizations with a benchmark of where we are as an industry in relation to overall organizational culture and where we need to focus our next steps. We will be asking our members to share the survey with their staff. This data is vitally important for our industry, so we hope you and your staff will participate.\NThe purpose of this Q&A is to introduce the survey and answer your questions about participation. The meeting will be recorded and made available to everyone who registers.\NREGISTER HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Time: 7am AKT / 8am PT / 9am MT / 10am CT / 11am ET
Join Jen Levy, ANCA Executive Director, and August Ball, Founder and CEO of Cream City Conservation & Consulting LLC to learn more about the launch of the ANCA Culture Survey. The survey, set to launch in December, was created in partnership with Cream City Conservation & Consulting LLC and will provide ANCA and its participating member organizations with a benchmark of where we are as an industry in relation to overall organizational culture and where we need to focus our next steps. We will be asking our members to share the survey with their staff. This data is vitally important for our industry, so we hope you and your staff will participate.
The purpose of this Q&A is to introduce the survey and answer your questions about participation. The meeting will be recorded and made available to everyone who registers.
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T160242Z SEQUENCE:1443 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:225 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220115 UID:90A4A014-5E03-454D-A9B4-88787A602BA9 SUMMARY:ANCA RELC Summit CREATED:20211007T205102Z DTSTAMP:20211007T205102Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/anca-relc-summit DESCRIPTION:This in-person event has been canceled.\NWe and The Ecology School have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 RELC Summit, originally planned for Jan 14-18 at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine, because of the current state of the pandemic. We will offer full refunds to those who had registered for the event. Thank you for your understanding and support of the RELC community.\NVirtual Gathering: Friday, Jan 14\N11am-1pm AKT / 12-2pm PT / 1-3pm MT / 2-4pm CT / 3-5pm ET\NThough we can't meet in person, we still want to offer an opportunity for the RELC community to connect. Please join us for this free virtual gathering where you can meet with peers from other residential facilities and address topics specific to RELCs.\NSIGN UP HERE\NThe gathering will use an Open Space format, where we'll have topic-specific breakout rooms. Each breakout room will feature a discussion with a facilitator; we encourage you to participate in the discussion and bring your questions, challenges, and solutions to the conversation.\NThis event is open to everyone in the RELC community.\NQuestions?\NContact Alex Grindle, Director of Programs at The Ecology School: alex@theecologyschool.org \N\NAn outside view of The Ecology School's dormitory. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We and The Ecology School have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 RELC Summit, originally planned for Jan 14-18 at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine, because of the current state of the pandemic. We will offer full refunds to those who had registered for the event. Thank you for your understanding and support of the RELC community.
11am-1pm AKT / 12-2pm PT / 1-3pm MT / 2-4pm CT / 3-5pm ET
Though we can't meet in person, we still want to offer an opportunity for the RELC community to connect. Please join us for this free virtual gathering where you can meet with peers from other residential facilities and address topics specific to RELCs.
The gathering will use an Open Space format, where we'll have topic-specific breakout rooms. Each breakout room will feature a discussion with a facilitator; we encourage you to participate in the discussion and bring your questions, challenges, and solutions to the conversation.
This event is open to everyone in the RELC community.
Contact Alex Grindle, Director of Programs at The Ecology School: alex@theecologyschool.org
An outside view of The Ecology School's dormitory.
If you’re a leader at a nature center or related institution, join us at Irvine Nature Center to connect with other leaders in the field, grow your skills, and energize your organization’s work.
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T202653Z SEQUENCE:131 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:698 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230118 UID:C3CEC31F-6DF8-4575-B9EE-BFF7C9163477 SUMMARY:ANCA RELC Summit CREATED:20220823T195514Z DTSTAMP:20220823T195514Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/anca-relc-summit-2 DESCRIPTION:The Residential Environmental Learning Center (RELC) Summit brings together executive directors and other leadership staff from RELCs and outdoor schools across North America. The 2023 RELC Summit will take place in person at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine.\NLEARN MORE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Residential Environmental Learning Center (RELC) Summit brings together executive directors and other leadership staff from RELCs and outdoor schools across North America. The 2023 RELC Summit will take place in person at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine.
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T195742Z SEQUENCE:148 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:653 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230826 UID:4D702D26-6E17-4DBC-9F74-53FCA92F1E9E SUMMARY:2023 ANCA Annual Summit CREATED:20220823T202539Z DTSTAMP:20220823T202539Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/anca-annual-summit DESCRIPTION:The ANCA Annual Summit is the premier professional development opportunity for leaders of nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations. With a focus on leadership and management practices for our unique profession, the Summit provides participants with a wealth of knowledge, strategies, and resources to help them excel in their work.\NThe 2023 Summit will take place August 21-25 at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine. Situated on a historic 105-acre farm just twenty minutes from the Maine coast, The Ecology School will allow Summit participants to explore the natural wonders of Maine while connecting with peers in a scenic and welcoming setting.\NLEARN MORE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ANCA Annual Summit is the premier professional development opportunity for leaders of nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations. With a focus on leadership and management practices for our unique profession, the Summit provides participants with a wealth of knowledge, strategies, and resources to help them excel in their work.
The 2023 Summit will take place August 21-25 at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine. Situated on a historic 105-acre farm just twenty minutes from the Maine coast, The Ecology School will allow Summit participants to explore the natural wonders of Maine while connecting with peers in a scenic and welcoming setting.
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T134600Z SEQUENCE:26068821 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:1409 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203 UID:2B2D968E-6BE0-475A-A2CF-2B55D911E07D SUMMARY:2024 ANCA Overnight Camp & Outdoor School Summit [Virtual] CREATED:20211104T200245Z DTSTAMP:20211104T200245Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/2024-overnight-virtual-summit DESCRIPTION:Time: 11am-1pm AKT / 12-2pm PT / 1-3pm MT / 2-4pm CT / 3-5pm ET\NThe ANCA Overnight Camp & Outdoor School Summit brings together directors and management staff from overnight nature-based camps, outdoor schools, and residential environmental learning centers across North America. These organizations share the unique challenges of housing and feeding program participants for multiple days, and the Summit fosters a space to solve problems and build connections in this particular field. \NIf you’re in a leadership or management position at an overnight camp, outdoor school, or related organization, please join us for this virtual Summit to learn and share about organizational management and operations within this profession. In this program you’ll attend two topic-specific breakout sessions of your choice, connecting with professional peers and collaboratively sharing resources and solutions. Expect to come away with new ideas, inspiration, and connections for your work.\NThis Summit is relevant to any organization that offers overnight, multi-day programs that are based in environmental education, and we welcome all professionals in leadership or management positions at these organizations.\NStudents participate in a program at Dunes Learning Center, an outdoor school in Chesterton, Ind.\N \NRegistration\NRegistration for this program is:\N\N$15 for ANCA Members and employees of ANCA Organization Members\N$30 for non-members\N\NREGISTER HERE\NANCA Members receive a 50% discount code to use on the registration form. If you are a member and don't have the code, please email ANCA Membership & Programs Coordinator Daniel Auer at membership@natctr.org.\NTo qualify for the member rate, attendees need to be current Student, Emeritus, Associate, or Professional Members or an employee or board member of an Organization Member. Not a member? You can join here.\N \NSchedule\NAll times listed are Mountain Time.\N\N\N\N1-1:10pm\NWelcome and an update on the Outdoor School for All Campaign\N\N\N1:10-2pm\NOpen Space Session 1\N\N\N2-2:05pm\NBreak\N\N\N2:05-2:55pm\NOpen Space Session 2\N\N\N2:55-3pm\NClosing\N\N\N\N \NSessions\NThis Summit will use an Open Space format where any participant can suggest a session topic ahead of time; all participants then collectively decide which session topics will be held.\NSessions are discussion-based, where participants contribute to the conversation and a facilitator guides the dialogue to keep the discussions on track and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate. These discussions allow you to share with your peers, learn new ideas, and work together to find solutions.\NOnce you register, you’ll receive access to an online bulletin board where you can suggest session topics and vote on which topics you’d like to be chosen for discussion.\NIf you suggest a topic and it is chosen as a session, you will be asked to introduce the topic and facilitate the discussion among the participants. Because all participants contribute to the conversation, as the facilitator you do not need to be perceived as the expert in the room; you can simply start the conversation and engage accordingly.\NThis system allows you to collaboratively create your experience, and provides the opportunity for you to be an active participant rather than a passive listener.\NExamples of Topics\NDue to the collaborative nature of the Open Space process, session topics will be determined by the needs of the participants. Examples of topics include:\N\N\NAdvocacy and civic engagementBuilding maintenanceDining facilitiesDiversity, equity, and inclusionFood systems and farms\N\N\NFundraisingHow to connect with teachersMarketing and communicationsProgram managementRegistration software\N\N\NRisk managementStaff recruitmentStrategic and master planningSuccession planningWorkplace environments\N\N\N \NQuestions?\NPlease contact ANCA Membership & Programs Coordinator Daniel Auer at membership@natctr.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Time: 11am-1pm AKT / 12-2pm PT / 1-3pm MT / 2-4pm CT / 3-5pm ET
The ANCA Overnight Camp & Outdoor School Summit brings together directors and management staff from overnight nature-based camps, outdoor schools, and residential environmental learning centers across North America. These organizations share the unique challenges of housing and feeding program participants for multiple days, and the Summit fosters a space to solve problems and build connections in this particular field.
If you’re in a leadership or management position at an overnight camp, outdoor school, or related organization, please join us for this virtual Summit to learn and share about organizational management and operations within this profession. In this program you’ll attend two topic-specific breakout sessions of your choice, connecting with professional peers and collaboratively sharing resources and solutions. Expect to come away with new ideas, inspiration, and connections for your work.
This Summit is relevant to any organization that offers overnight, multi-day programs that are based in environmental education, and we welcome all professionals in leadership or management positions at these organizations.
Students participate in a program at Dunes Learning Center, an outdoor school in Chesterton, Ind.
Registration for this program is:
ANCA Members receive a 50% discount code to use on the registration form. If you are a member and don't have the code, please email ANCA Membership & Programs Coordinator Daniel Auer at membership@natctr.org.
To qualify for the member rate, attendees need to be current Student, Emeritus, Associate, or Professional Members or an employee or board member of an Organization Member. Not a member? You can join here.
All times listed are Mountain Time.
| 1-1:10pm | Welcome and an update on the Outdoor School for All Campaign |
| 1:10-2pm | Open Space Session 1 |
| 2-2:05pm | Break |
| 2:05-2:55pm | Open Space Session 2 |
| 2:55-3pm | Closing |
This Summit will use an Open Space format where any participant can suggest a session topic ahead of time; all participants then collectively decide which session topics will be held.
Sessions are discussion-based, where participants contribute to the conversation and a facilitator guides the dialogue to keep the discussions on track and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate. These discussions allow you to share with your peers, learn new ideas, and work together to find solutions.
Once you register, you’ll receive access to an online bulletin board where you can suggest session topics and vote on which topics you’d like to be chosen for discussion.
If you suggest a topic and it is chosen as a session, you will be asked to introduce the topic and facilitate the discussion among the participants. Because all participants contribute to the conversation, as the facilitator you do not need to be perceived as the expert in the room; you can simply start the conversation and engage accordingly.
This system allows you to collaboratively create your experience, and provides the opportunity for you to be an active participant rather than a passive listener.
Due to the collaborative nature of the Open Space process, session topics will be determined by the needs of the participants. Examples of topics include:
Advocacy and civic engagement
Building maintenance
Dining facilities
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Food systems and farms
Fundraising
How to connect with teachers
Marketing and communications
Program management
Registration software
Risk management
Staff recruitment
Strategic and master planning
Succession planning
Workplace environments
Please contact ANCA Membership & Programs Coordinator Daniel Auer at membership@natctr.org.
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The 2024 Summit will take place September 9-13 at the Museum of Science and History (MoSH) in Memphis, Tenn. Check back here later for more information.
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T134838Z SEQUENCE:26068979 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:4269 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250115 UID:8332C75D-EF5A-45C8-B167-A647954C39A9 SUMMARY:2025 ANCA Outdoor School Summit CREATED:20230927T191156Z DTSTAMP:20230927T191156Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/2025-outdoor-school DESCRIPTION:The ANCA Outdoor School Summit brings together executive directors, education directors, and other leadership staff from outdoor schools across North America. These centers share the unique challenges of housing and feeding students for multiple days, and the Outdoor School Summit fosters a space to solve problems and build connections in this particular field.\NThe 2025 Outdoor School Summit will be January 10-14 at NorthBay in North East, Md.\NLEARN MORE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ANCA Outdoor School Summit brings together executive directors, education directors, and other leadership staff from outdoor schools across North America. These centers share the unique challenges of housing and feeding students for multiple days, and the Outdoor School Summit fosters a space to solve problems and build connections in this particular field.
The 2025 Outdoor School Summit will be January 10-14 at NorthBay in North East, Md.
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The current federal grant landscape is marked by confusion and shifts in funding priorities, with many organizations reevaluating their strategies. A likely result is increased competition for private and corporate funding. During this session, Alice Ruhnke will explore key trends in funding along with strategies to align your proposals with evolving priorities, including economic value, innovation, and long-term sustainability.
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As funders increasingly prioritize economic value, nonprofits must demonstrate how their initiatives stimulate local economies, reduce public costs, or contribute to workforce development. Learn how to quantify and communicate your program’s economic impact, making your case compelling to funders seeking social investments with tangible returns.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T190517Z SEQUENCE:921 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:334 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250512T130000 UID:A47F2313-DF8D-438D-8903-610A205308FC SUMMARY:GrantStation TargetED Series: Shifting From Deficit-Based to Strength-Based Grant Narratives CREATED:20250318T184956Z DTSTAMP:20250318T184956Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/grantstation-3 DESCRIPTION:Thanks to our partnership with GrantStation, we are offering ANCA members exclusive access to a six-part TargetED series led by GrantStation's President, Alice Ruhnke. This program is the third in the series.\NFunders are moving away from deficit-focused narratives and toward initiatives that celebrate community strengths and capacities. This session will teach you how to craft proposals that highlight resilience, empowerment, and assets, resonating with funders interested in sustainable, community-led change.\NLearn more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thanks to our partnership with GrantStation, we are offering ANCA members exclusive access to a six-part TargetED series led by GrantStation's President, Alice Ruhnke. This program is the third in the series.
Funders are moving away from deficit-focused narratives and toward initiatives that celebrate community strengths and capacities. This session will teach you how to craft proposals that highlight resilience, empowerment, and assets, resonating with funders interested in sustainable, community-led change.
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Innovation and scalability are now key requirements for competitive grant proposals. This session will focus on designing programs that are adaptable, scalable, and replicable—demonstrating potential for broad impact and long-term sustainability.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T190607Z SEQUENCE:971 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:485 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250616T130000 UID:3A7E05CE-AAA6-457A-AEA2-11FD43ABA0D3 SUMMARY:GrantStation TargetED Series: Shifting From Basic Grant Reporting to Strategic Accountability CREATED:20250318T184956Z DTSTAMP:20250318T184956Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/grantstation-5 DESCRIPTION:Thanks to our partnership with GrantStation, we are offering ANCA members exclusive access to a six-part TargetED series led by GrantStation's President, Alice Ruhnke. This program is the fifth in the series.\NAccountability and transparency are more critical than ever in building trust with funders. Learn how to develop advanced reporting frameworks that go beyond basic metrics, showcasing clear and transparent outcome measurements that demonstrate accountability, effectiveness, and sustainability.\NLearn more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thanks to our partnership with GrantStation, we are offering ANCA members exclusive access to a six-part TargetED series led by GrantStation's President, Alice Ruhnke. This program is the fifth in the series.
Accountability and transparency are more critical than ever in building trust with funders. Learn how to develop advanced reporting frameworks that go beyond basic metrics, showcasing clear and transparent outcome measurements that demonstrate accountability, effectiveness, and sustainability.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T190624Z SEQUENCE:988 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:455 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250630T130000 UID:B7D8B6B3-EB79-43F9-8B87-65962C4660AC SUMMARY:GrantStation TargetED Series: Shifting From Data-Driven Proposals to Compelling Grant Narratives CREATED:20250318T184956Z DTSTAMP:20250318T184956Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/grantstation-6 DESCRIPTION:Thanks to our partnership with GrantStation, we are offering ANCA members exclusive access to a six-part TargetED series led by GrantStation's President, Alice Ruhnke. This program is the sixth in the series.\NIn a crowded field of applications, storytelling remains a powerful tool to connect with funders on both an emotional and intellectual level. Learn to balance data-driven evidence with compelling narratives that resonate with reviewers and effectively communicate the impact of your programs.\NLearn more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thanks to our partnership with GrantStation, we are offering ANCA members exclusive access to a six-part TargetED series led by GrantStation's President, Alice Ruhnke. This program is the sixth in the series.
In a crowded field of applications, storytelling remains a powerful tool to connect with funders on both an emotional and intellectual level. Learn to balance data-driven evidence with compelling narratives that resonate with reviewers and effectively communicate the impact of your programs.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T190640Z SEQUENCE:1004 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:484 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830 UID:9D898765-58BC-4BC2-9801-F9C4255DBBD4 SUMMARY:2025 ANCA Annual Summit CREATED:20250220T192149Z DTSTAMP:20250220T192149Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/2025-anca-annual-summit DESCRIPTION:The ANCA Annual Summit is the premier professional development opportunity for leaders of nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations. With a focus on leadership and management practices for our unique profession, the Summit provides participants with a wealth of knowledge, strategies, and resources to help them excel in their work.\NJoin us for the 2025 Summit, August 25-29 at the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) in Newport Beach, California. Whether you're just starting out in the field or you're a seasoned professional, don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with professional peers.\NLearn more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ANCA Annual Summit is the premier professional development opportunity for leaders of nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations. With a focus on leadership and management practices for our unique profession, the Summit provides participants with a wealth of knowledge, strategies, and resources to help them excel in their work.
Join us for the 2025 Summit, August 25-29 at the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) in Newport Beach, California. Whether you're just starting out in the field or you're a seasoned professional, don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with professional peers.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T192149Z SEQUENCE:0 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:1814 X-COLOR:3366cc X-IMAGE-FULL:https://natctr.org/images/Events/Summit/2025/Pictures/East_View_with_ENC_sign__plants_web.jpg X-IMAGE-FULL-ALT:A building on a sunny day. X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://natctr.org/images/Events/Summit/2025/Pictures/East_View_with_ENC_sign__plants_web.jpg X-IMAGE-INTRO-ALT:A building on a sunny day. X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124 UID:37BF7274-4A28-46F5-AE74-FF87D1C6975D SUMMARY:2026 ANCA Virtual Summit CREATED:20250925T213548Z DTSTAMP:20250925T213548Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/2026-virtual-summit DESCRIPTION:Join the 2026 ANCA Virtual Summit to strengthen your work and deepen your impact in the community you serve. This gathering brings together professionals from nature centers and related organizations to share knowledge, exchange resources, and build networks in support of our shared missions.\NYou play an important role in your community, and we know how busy your days can be. The Virtual Summit is accessible and easy to join, so you can participate no matter where you are. The whole event will be carefully paced so that you’ll engage with sessions and learn from peers, while being able to step away from your screen and keep up with your organization’s operations.\NLEARN MORE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the 2026 ANCA Virtual Summit to strengthen your work and deepen your impact in the community you serve. This gathering brings together professionals from nature centers and related organizations to share knowledge, exchange resources, and build networks in support of our shared missions.
You play an important role in your community, and we know how busy your days can be. The Virtual Summit is accessible and easy to join, so you can participate no matter where you are. The whole event will be carefully paced so that you’ll engage with sessions and learn from peers, while being able to step away from your screen and keep up with your organization’s operations.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T213548Z SEQUENCE:0 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:872 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829 UID:876893DA-8EBA-4B71-888F-77D8A35E3F25 SUMMARY:2026 ANCA Annual Summit CREATED:20250925T213915Z DTSTAMP:20250925T213915Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/2026-anca-annual-summit DESCRIPTION:The ANCA Annual Summit builds leadership skills and networks for professionals at nature centers and related organizations. The premier professional development opportunity for our field, the Summit hosts organizational leaders to support their professional growth and impact.\NWhether you're just starting out in the field or you're a seasoned professional, this event offers a chance to step back from day-to-day responsibilities, gain new perspectives, and build meaningful connections with colleagues who understand your work. You’ll leave the Summit with practical ideas and a reliable network that will strengthen your organization and expand your impact.\NJoin us for the 2026 Summit, August 24-28 at Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, Michigan.\NLEARN MORE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ANCA Annual Summit builds leadership skills and networks for professionals at nature centers and related organizations. The premier professional development opportunity for our field, the Summit hosts organizational leaders to support their professional growth and impact.
Whether you're just starting out in the field or you're a seasoned professional, this event offers a chance to step back from day-to-day responsibilities, gain new perspectives, and build meaningful connections with colleagues who understand your work. You’ll leave the Summit with practical ideas and a reliable network that will strengthen your organization and expand your impact.
Join us for the 2026 Summit, August 24-28 at Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, Michigan.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T213915Z SEQUENCE:0 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:1112 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270120 UID:46AA0D78-CE52-4444-94C1-771D687A857D SUMMARY:2027 ANCA Outdoor School Summit CREATED:20260204T193305Z DTSTAMP:20260204T193305Z URL:https://natctr.org/events/calendar/2027-anca-outdoor-school-summit DESCRIPTION:The ANCA Outdoor School Summit brings together directors and management staff from overnight outdoor schools, residential environmental learning centers, and nature-based camps across North America. These organizations share the unique challenges of housing and feeding program participants for multiple days, and the Summit fosters a space to solve problems and build connections in this particular field.\NThis Summit is relevant to any organization that offers overnight, multi-day programs that are based in environmental education, and we welcome all professionals in leadership or management positions at these organizations.\NThe 2027 Outdoor School Summit will take place January 15-19 at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Alabama.\NLEARN MORE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ANCA Outdoor School Summit brings together directors and management staff from overnight outdoor schools, residential environmental learning centers, and nature-based camps across North America. These organizations share the unique challenges of housing and feeding program participants for multiple days, and the Summit fosters a space to solve problems and build connections in this particular field.
This Summit is relevant to any organization that offers overnight, multi-day programs that are based in environmental education, and we welcome all professionals in leadership or management positions at these organizations.
The 2027 Outdoor School Summit will take place January 15-19 at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Alabama.
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