Welcome by WADE President and Awards. CTD Spotlight: Meet your CTD team, hear about an exciting new project, and learn how CTD resources can help you grow professionally through training, tools, and collaboration.
Learn about the customized CEP built by a committee of conservation district and SCC staff, share your community engagement experiences and try working through some scenarios and questions together.
With the biennium coming to a close and a one beginning, there’s much to address. This session will cover essential topics such as final vouchers, grant reporting, close-out procedures, new year setup, and upcoming policy changes. Join us to gain clarity, share insights, and ensure a smooth transition into the new year.
Discover effective outreach strategies used by conservation districts, including website content, swag ideas, promotional materials, and resource-sharing tips to enhance community engagement.
As a geneticist with the US Forest Service, Andrew Bower has spent years of his career exploring assisted migration as a mechanism for increased forest resilience in response to a rapidly chaning and uncertain climate. Session will include key takeaways from his research on the topic and include inside into both east and west side strategies.
Introduction for new employees. This will be an orientation to the workings of Districts and roles of employees in achieving local conservation success
Come have fun at the annual WADE Lawn Games Mixer! The CTD will have all kinds of fun games and beverages on hand. Come mingle and meet new people, connect with colleagues from other Districts, and have fun! Held in The Meadow (behind the Fountain Cluster near Meadow Stage).