ECOsystems Conference
The ECOsystems Conference is a two-and-a-half day, fully-immersive professional experience built for professionals, board members and volunteers working in Michigan’s environmental movement. Attendees will get access to exclusive programming built for environmental and nonprofit teams, giving you the tools and direction to strengthen your organization.
Join us at Crystal Mountain
Date: October 8-10, 2025
Location: Crystal Mountain Resort (Thompsonville, MI)
Who’s invited: The ECOsystems Conference is designed for professionals, board members and volunteers working in Michigan’s environmental nonprofit movement. Our programming connects professionals from across many specialties, from advocacy, to communications, community engagement, development operations and more. We encourage you to send team members who are seeking best practices and fresh ideas.
Agenda
Wednesday, Oct. 8
- 5-6:30pm – Registration + Hotel Check In
- 6:30-8:30pm – Kick-Off Reception + Welcome!
- 9:30-10:30pm – Campfire
Agenda
Thursday, Oct. 9
- 8-9am – Breakfast
- 9-10am – Keynote: Ian Soloman
- 10am-12pm – Sessions + Workshops
- 12-1pm – Lunch + ECO Prize Gallery
- 1-4pm – Sessions + Workshops
- 4-5pm – Break
- 6-8pm – Petoskey Prize Dinner
- 8-9:30pm – Evening activity
Agenda
Friday, Oct.10
- 8-9am – Breakfast + Panel with Michigan Foundation Experts
- 10-10:30am – ECO Prize Award Ceremony
- 10:30am-12pm – Professional Learning Community Workshops
Registration for ECOsystems 2025 is open!
We hope you’ll join us for this unique convening of environmental professionals this October! Registration is now open and features ticket options for every team:
- Conference passes for the full two-and-a-half day experience are $250
- Thursday-only tickets are $125
- A two-person group conference pass is $375
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