Oct. 14-17 | Wilderness & Beyond Conference
Date:
October 14–17, 2024
Location:
YMCA of the Rockies
Estes Park, CO
Join us as we celebrate our 35th anniversary AND the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act with the 2024 Wilderness & Beyond Conference in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado.
There will be workshops, receptions, and so much more with like-minded wilderness advocates. You’ll hear from conservation luminaries and grassroots organizing experts while also sharing ideas and brainstorming strategies to safeguard critical wild places, watersheds, and wildlife habitat and corridors. Come learn, connect, and grow your advocacy skills.
NEW!
We are proud to announce that Mark Dubois, co-founder of Friends of the River and the International Rivers Network, will be speaking at the conference (Photo: Clare Dubois).
Check back often for updates regarding speakers and activities.
Preliminary Agenda
Monday, October 14:
Registration – Room check-in is 6 pm (although it may be earlier). However, participants may arrive earlier (time to be determined) and drop their luggage in one of the break-out rooms. There will be a variety of afternoon activities available (to be announced) starting at different times of the afternoon that will end in time for room check-in and happy hour.
Tuesday, October 15:
Morning: conference sessions
Afternoon: Activities! There may be conference sessions planned for those who do not wish to participate in activities.
Evening: Special program for all. After the evening events, we’ll light the campfire to end the evening with new and old friends.
Wednesday, October 16:
Morning: conference sessions
Afternoon: Activities! There may be conference sessions planned for those who do not wish to participate in activities.
Evening: Hiking Boots Ball! We’ll kick up our heels, dress up in Wild Broads style (whatever that means to you!) and celebrate! After the evening events, we’ll light the campfire to end the evening with new and old friends.
Thursday, October 17:
Morning to early afternoon: A variety of stewardship activities will be planned.
Lodging
We’ve reserved lodges that will also include the meeting rooms for conference sessions. Meals (all included) will be served in the nearby Aspen Dining Hall, and when we gather as a group, it will be in the Willome cabin—a large space that will also feature exhibits by Broadbands and partners.
YMCA of the Rockies has three central lodges and all are within walking distance to the most popular activities at Estes Park Center. Each room features two queen beds, full private bath, mini fridge, and free Wi-Fi.
Scholarship Opportunities
We are working on gathering sponsorships to provide partial or full scholarships to allow as many members to attend as possible. You can apply HERE. Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2024. We will notify recipients by June 30, 2024
If you would like to talk to us about making payments on your registration, contact Kaye at events@greatoldbroads.org.
Registration options include:
- $650 – Full Conference with a shared room (bunk with a buddy!)
- $450 – Full Conference without lodging (if you choose to stay elsewhere)
- $850 – Full Conference and non-shared room (very limited number available)