9:30-10:00

BREAK

10:00-12:00

Fostering diversity in the conservation community

10:10-10:40: The true meaning of mentoring, and how it can enrich your organization, your community, and your life, Dale Elshoff (Michigan State University, 4-H Youth Development/Dept. of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies)

10:40-11:10: From Greenwings to grave, one conservation organization's quest to create a lifelong bond with young members, Kristin Schrader (Ducks Unlimited)

11:10-11:40: Managing for the human animal - environmental justice and the role of wildlife conservation, Rhonda Anderson (Sierra Club, Environmental Justice and Community Partnerships)

11:40-12:00: Q&A

12:00-1:00

LUNCH (in the cafeteria)

1:00-3:00

Fostering diversity in the conservation community (cont.)

1:00-1:30: TBA, Emily Proctor (MSU Extension)

1:30-2:00: Becoming an Outdoors Woman - What women want, Sue Tabor (Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program)

2:00-3:00: Q&A

3:00-3:30

BREAK

3:30-5:00

Partnering for access to recreation: The DNRE accessibility program, Kelly Grumelot (Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment) and Rick Briggs (Brain Injury Association of Michigan)
 

5:00-7:00

DINNER (in the cafeteria)
Catered by the Jordan Inn
Wine tasting from Mackinaw Trail Winery

7:00-10:00

SOCIAL (in the cafeteria)