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.
Discover effective outreach strategies used by conservation districts, including website content, swag ideas, promotional materials, and resource-sharing tips to enhance community engagement.
Introduction for new employees. This will be an orientation to the workings of Districts and roles of employees in achieving local conservation success
Elevate your visuals and tell powerful conservation stories with practical techniques for capturing compelling field photography that showcases projects, landscapes, people, and wildlife, all while maintaining professionalism, cultural awareness, and ecological sensitivity. Technical and communications staff are encouraged to attend.
Elevate your visuals and tell powerful conservation stories with practical techniques for capturing compelling field photography that showcases projects, landscapes, people, and wildlife, all while maintaining professionalism, cultural awareness, and ecological sensitivity. Technical and communications staff are encouraged to attend.
Explore how conservation districts can leverage AI tools to enhance education and outreach efforts, from creating engaging content to streamlining communication and analyzing community feedback, including ethical considerations.
Learn how to leverage website and Google Analytics tools to track user behavior, measure engagement, and optimize content for improved outreach and communication efforts.
Learn how to align your conservation district's website with upcoming accessibility requirements, including practical tips, tools, and resources to ensure compliance and enhance inclusivity.
Learn how to efficiently coordinate your plant sale with e-stores, streamlined transactions, mass email marketing, accounting, and website development—tailored for education and outreach staff looking to enhance engagement and sales.
Start your day with fresh air and fresh ideas at this informal networking session designed for conservation district professionals in education, communications, and outreach—grab a coffee, share insights, and build valuable connections!
Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT Chapel Theater
Description: Explore curriculum resources designed to support agricultural and natural resource education, from hands-on lesson plans to interactive tools that engage students in conservation and sustainability. This session will highlight practical materials for educators to inspire the next generation of land stewards and conservation leaders.
