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The Leopold Education Project National Conference 2009

Thanks to everyone who made the 2009 conference a success!

About the Conference

A program started by Pheasants Forever, the Leopold Education Project (LEP) is a national network of teachers who use educational materials based on A Sand County Almanac in formal and informal settings.

Considering the great conservation challenges of the 21st century, the need to bring Leopold’s message to a wider audience of decision makers, engaged citizens, and future generations is critical. The Leopold Education Project will be an integral part of moving our society toward its responsibility to the land. Holding a national conference for formal and non-formal educators at the Leopold Center represents a continuation the long-standing partnership between the Aldo Leopold Foundation and Pheasants Forever in spreading Leopold’s ideas to new audiences. Become a conference sponsor! Click for sponsorship form.

June 25: Pre-conference Workshops:

We are pleased to offer you a selection of pre-conference workshops to enhance your learning experience. Please click the title to learn more or to register:

• Exploring River Ecology
• Lessons in GPS Technology: Connecting Students to Nature
• Land Ethic Leaders Training
• Using the New LEP Curriculum for Non-Formal Educators

June 26-27: Leopold Education Project National Conference

Early Bird Registrations: $275 (before May 15, 2009)

Regular Registration: $300

Read the Conference Agenda for more information.

Accommodations:

If you are travelling from out of town, you will need to make your own arrangements for overnight accommodations. We have reserved blocks of rooms at the Clarion Hotel and across the street at the Best Western, both in Baraboo.  Our banquet on Friday will also be held at the Clarion.  You can make reservations by calling:

Clarion: (608) 356-6422
Best Western: (608) 356-1100

Rooms will be $55-70 per night – tell them you are with the Leopold Education Project group.

If you would prefer to camp in the great outdoors, we have two lovely state parks located nearby: Devil’s Lake and Mirror Lake.  You can make campsite reservations online here.  There are also many other hotel options in the nearby Wisconsin Dells.