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ECOsystems Conference

The ECOsystems Conference is a two-day, fully-immersive professional experience built for Michigan Environmental Council member staff, board members and volunteers. Attendees will get access to exclusive programming built for environmental and nonprofit teams, giving you tools and direction to strengthen your organization.

A photo of the bike rental area at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, MI.
The Details

Join us at Crystal Mountain

Date: October 6-7, 2024

Location: Crystal Mountain Resort (Thompsonville, MI)

Who’s invited: The ECOsystems Conference is a private event closed to Environmental Council member staff, board members and volunteers. Our programming was designed to connect with professionals in many specialties, from policy, to communications, engagement, development and operations. We encourage you to send team members who are seeking best practices and fresh ideas.

*A reminder that Movement Builder tier members receive one complimentary conference pass each year. Please contact Abby Wallace at abby@environmentalcouncil.org if you are a Movement Builder and would like us to re-send instructions to reserve your free pass.

Key Feature: Attendees can compete for one of three ECO Prizes that are awarded on-site at the ECOsystems Conference. Each prize is a $10,000 cash award given to a member organization selected through a people’s choice voting process at the conference. Learn more about the prize categories and apply now! *Note – in-person attendance at the conference is required to win an ECO Prize.

Learn more about the ECO Prizes

Conference Agenda

Sunday, October 6

3:00 - 6:30pm - Registration

6:00 - 6:30pm - Happy Hour

6:30 - 9:00pm - Petoskey Prize Dinner honoring Sandy Sorini Elser (Legacy Land Conservancy)

9:00 - 10:30pm - After Party @ The Thistle

10:30pm - Campfire on the lawn

Conference Agenda contd.

Monday, October 7

7:00am - Guided morning run

7:30 - 8:30am - Breakfast + Registration

8:30am - 2:30pm - Sessions + Workshops

2:30 - 3:30pm - Closing Plenary + ECO Prize Presentations

Learn more about conference sessions

Visit the Michigan ECOSystem, our digital community for Michigan environmental and conservation organizations, to learn more about the speakers and sessions we’ve lined up for this year’s conference.

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