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Why should you attend the 2024 Natural Areas Conference?

The NAC gathers over 350 natural areas practitioners in one location featuring plenary and concurrent sessions, round tables, field workshops, and poster presentations.
The NAC is the forum for information-exchange among natural areas practitioners across North America. Participants have shared countless stories about how information gained from their participation in this conference had a direct impact on the lands they steward.
The NAC provides science-based content for natural area practitioners and researchers seeking applied science, practical solutions, and knowledge transfer related to the management of natural areas on a day-to-day basis; such as land stewards in land trusts, nature centers, and nature preserves who manage land for their conservation or natural area values.
The NAC supports the conservation and the protection of biodiversity by providing access to quality science, new knowledge, best practices, and emerging methodologies for those who steward natural areas.

Land stewardship benefits from shared knowledge rich in diverse perspectives.
NAC24 invites participation from all viewpoints, backgrounds, abilities,
and experiences to enrich learning for all.

Registration Fees

NAC24 Inclusive Registration Fees

We heard you! Informal conversations are as important to sharing knowledge and experience as the presentations. It is when we are together, in a relaxed setting, that colleagues make connections, share openly, and become resources to each other.

Your time is valuable and resources are tight. Our goal is to create a quality experience for the best value. That is why the registration fee includes more meals and reception opportunities than most other industry conferences.

Questions? Contact us - info@naturalareas.org

Conference room with people at tables. — NAC22 - Photo courtesy of Derick Montgomery

Early Bird

$599

May 15 to Aug 31, 2024

Standard Registration

$649

Sep 1 to Sep 30, 2024

Late Registration

$689.00

Oct 1 to Oct 3, 2024

NAA is committed to getting important conservation science into the hands of those who need it, and a lack of funding should not get in the way. If you or your organization cannot support your registration for this event, please apply for a scholarship.

Included in Registration**

Plenary & Concurrent Sessions, Posters, and Round Tables
Welcome Reception – Monday
Poster Reception – Wednesday
Meals:
- Breakfast – Tuesday & Thursday
- Lunch – Tuesday & Thursday
Beverage Breaks

** Also available optional pre-conference (Monday, 10/7) & field workshop opportunities (Wednesday, 10/9).

Student Registration: $399

Scholarships to the conference are available based on need. Interested? Apply here.

Cancelation Policy:

Refund Deadline September 6, 2024 – Conference registrations canceled on or before September 6, 2024 less a $50 administrative fee.

Conference registrations canceled on or after September 7, 2024 will not be refunded; however, registration fees may be transferred to another individual. (Please note that the new invoice generated as a result of the transfer will the new registrant's membership status and the difference (if any) will be charged.)

Conference Venue

Manhattan Conference Center

Manhattan Conference Center is next to the Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan hotel and is situated downtown near Kansas State University. From K-18/Fort Riley Blvd., turn North onto 3^rd Street. The Conference Center is located on the right.

Address:
410 South 3rd Street,
Manhattan, Kansas, USA 66502

Parking:
Guests can enjoy complimentary parking for 48 hours in the parking garage. The hotel and conference center are conveniently connected to a 3-tier parking garage via a walkway.

Manhattan Conference Center exterior of building

Hotel Information

Hotel Accommodations

Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan
410 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, KS 66502
785-532-9116
(Connected to the conference venue Manhattan Convention Center)

Room Block Availability - Sunday, October 6 - Friday, October 11, 2024

$143 per night / King & Double Queen Rooms available.

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If your reservation starts prior to 10/5 or will extend beyond 10/11, please call the hotel directly. Ask for the Natural Areas Association 2024 Annual Conference rate.

A credit card will be required to complete the reservation. Reservations canceled within 48 hours of the arrival date will be charged for the first night’s room and tax.

Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.

Cut Off Date: Friday, September 6, 2024.

Fairfield Inn by Marriott
300 Colorado Street, Manhattan, KS 66502
785-539-2400
(One block from the conference venue & Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan - a 2 minute walk)

Room Block Availability - Saturday, October 5 - Friday, October 11, 2024

$124 per night / King & Double Queen Rooms available.

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