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America's Grasslands Conference

By Kansas Rural Center

06/19/2013

The Future of America's Grasslands in a Changing Landscape

A conference co-hosted by the National Wildlife Federation and Kansas State University

Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan, Kansas

Date: August 13-14, 2013

America's Grasslands: The Future of Grasslands in a Changing Landscape will bring together researchers, natural resources professionals, farmers and ranchers, policy experts and conservationists to discuss the conservation of North America's grasslands and the opportunities and outlook for these vital ecosystems in a changing landscape. This year's conference will have a particular focus on working collaboratively with ranchers to conserve grasslands. The event will be preceded by a day of optional field trips to local grasslands on August 12th.

Registration Cost and Information

$150 if you register by July 15th; $180 if you register after July 15th

Graduate students: Thanks to a special grant from Kansas State University, you may be eligible to be reimbursed for the cost of the conference. To find out more, e-mail Lisa Long llong@k-state.edu

Included in the registration cost:

Meals and breaks

Opening Reception on Monday night, August 12th

BBQ at Konza Prairie on Tuesday night, August 13th

Field Trip Information

Two optional field trips are set up for Monday August 12th are optional. Space is limited, so sign up early!

For more information on the conference agenda, fields trips, and registration information, click Here.

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