2026 Annual Conference - from Gardens to Grasslands
Schedule
Sat Mar 07 2026 at 08:30 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Garrison | Lawrence, IN
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Registration is open for IWF’s 2026 Annual Conference on Saturday, March 7, 2026! This year’s Annual Conference theme is the importance of native habitats at every level of conservation. From gardening at home with often strict rules to large-scale restoration projects, we will dive into the value of native plants over non-natives, the perils our native ecosystems face under the onslaught of unchecked invasives, and how you can get involved!This year’s conference location is The Garrison at Fort Harrison, 6002 N Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46216. Registration will begin at 8:30am and the conference will start with opening remarks by Executive Director Dan Boritt at 9am. A light lunch will be served at noon. We will end at 2pm with time afterwards for socializing.
Agenda
8:30 - Registration and booth visitation
9 - Opening remarks from Dan Boritt, IWF Director
9:10 - Keynote Dave Mizejewski, NWF
10 - Dawn Slack, SICIM
Short Break
10:40 Mike Spalding, Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape
11:10 - Panel on Community Organizing – IWF, Earth Charter IN, Indy Urban Acres
Noon - Lunch and Silent Auction
12:30 - Max Gerke, CILTI
1 - Panel on Large Community Involvement - Marc Eads, Pheasants Forever, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
1:45 - Alyssa Nyberg, TNC
2:15 - Closing remarks from Dan Boritt, silent auction closes
Social hour and time to visit booths
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Where is it happening?
The Garrison, 6002 N Post Rd,Lawrence, Indiana, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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