Register for the 2014 Chicago Wilderness
Congress
Natural Allies: Partners in
Conservation
Thursday, April 3, 2014
University of Illinois at Chicago Forum
Help spread the word about Congress by forwarding this email or sharing on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter using #CWCongress2014.
Congress 2014 is presented by the Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council with generous support from University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Environmental Science and Policy, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and USDA Forest Service.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
University of Illinois at Chicago Forum
The 2014 Chicago Wilderness
Congress is fast-approaching! Themed “Natural
Allies: Partners in Conservation,” Congress
will highlight diverse conservation partnerships among nonprofits, health
organizations, cultural institutions, faith-based organizations, government
agencies, and other groups that are critical partners in regional conservation.
Take advantage of opportunities for collaboration, build new partnerships, and make connections to help secure a thriving and healthy Chicago region for both people and nature:
Take advantage of opportunities for collaboration, build new partnerships, and make connections to help secure a thriving and healthy Chicago region for both people and nature:
- Learn from over 100 presenters at breakout sessions, roundtables, and the new "Breakfast of Champions" program
- Hear inspiring keynote John Francis speak about his journey
- Participate in the Congress mentor program which connects students and professionals
- Network at the evening reception featuring cuisine from Chicago's ethnic restaurants and live music, thanks to the Chicago Cultural Alliance
- Connecting the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders: Successes and Challenges in the CW Context
- Nature Play Areas: Benefits, Challenges and Evaluation
- Creating, Adapting, Sharing: Maximizing Effectiveness of Outdoor Spaces for Nature Play
- Visiting Your Local
Forest Preserve or Nature Center? There's an App for That! Lessons Learned by
Three Chicago Wilderness Member Organizations
Help spread the word about Congress by forwarding this email or sharing on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter using #CWCongress2014.
Congress 2014 is presented by the Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council with generous support from University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Environmental Science and Policy, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and USDA Forest Service.
