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We have opened applications for the ANCA Mentor Program, which pairs ANCA members based on specific needs, areas of expertise, and desired outcomes.

We are elated to report that at the 2024 ANCA Annual Summit, we raised over $13,000 for the ANCA Annual Fund, which supports ANCA's operations.

We welcome proposals for Facilitated Discussions at the 2025 ANCA Outdoor School Summit, January 10-14 at NorthBay in North East, Maryland.

The Annual Pass simplifies registration and provides cost savings for ANCA Members who regularly attend virtual CONNECTS programs.

We’re grateful to the ANCA community for a successful ANCA Annual Summit at MoSH-Lichterman Nature Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

This award acknowledges Sandsmark’s major achievements in the nature center profession through his work at Jefferson County Open Space and the former Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo.

This award acknowledges Foehrenbacher’s achievements within the nature and environmental learning center field in organizational leadership, professionalism, professional development, and creativity.

We welcome two new members of the Board and thank one departing member for her contributions to our organization. In addition to these updates, we have changes in Board officers.

Dan Auer is now ANCA's Director of Programs & Member Services, and we look forward to his ongoing contributions to ANCA's operations in this new role.

ANCA is offering two scholarship opportunities for the 2024 ANCA Annual Summit, September 9-13 at MoSH-Lichterman Nature Center (LNC) in Memphis, Tennessee.

Registration is now open for the 2024 ANCA Annual Summit, September 9-13 at MoSH-Lichterman Nature Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

A distinguished resource for professionals at nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations, Directions is the official digital journal of ANCA.