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We are now accepting program proposals for the 2023 ANCA Annual Summit, August 21-25 at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine.

By sponsoring the Summit, businesses can build brand awareness and marketing leads among decision-makers at organizations throughout North America, while also supporting the nature and environmental learning center field as a whole.

 We've released new dates for ANCA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Discussion Group, a space to deepen our DEI learning, find support and inspiration from each other, and make plans for action.

What matters most to us here at ANCA is the work of our members. When you support ANCA, you support a nationwide network of leaders, like Kay, who make nature and outdoor education possible for millions of people. 

How are nature center leaders impacting their communities? Find out in the latest issue of Directions, the ANCA journal. This issue features stories and information about ANCA Leadership Awards, implementing inclusive programs, and more.

The last day to apply for a scholarship to the Residential Environmental Learning Center (RELC) Summit is Tuesday, November 1.

Registration is now open for the ANCA Residential Environmental Learning Center (RELC) Summit, January 13-17 at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine.

Registration is now open for an in-person ANCA Peer CONNECTS meeting on November 3 at Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) in Midland, Mich.

With a $30 contribution to the ANCA Operational Reserve, you can now receive the 2022 Nature Nerd: Blue Crab pin.

The ANCA team is incredibly grateful for a successful Summit at the beginning of this month — this was the 28th ANCA Summit, and the first in-person Summit since 2019.

ANCA is actively seeking dedicated leaders with diverse perspectives to join both the ANCA Board and Committees of the Board.

We are pleased to announce Dennis Pilaske as recipient of the 2022 ANCA Nature Center Leadership Award. Pilaske is an exceptional leader in the nature and environmental learning center profession, serving as Executive Director of Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, Mich.