A conference for friends of Minnesota's natural resources
Hosted by Extension Natural Resource volunteer programs and the Bell Museum
Join us May 16 - 18, 2025!
The conference will be held in Brainerd at Cragun's Resort and Conference Center.
Conference Overview
Friday, May 16
All day: Aquatic Invasive Species Detectors Core Course
All day: Mille Lacs Field Day
6:00 pm Dinner at Cragun’s Resort, Keynote, Awards
7:30 pm Evening social activity
Saturday, May 17
6:30 am Optional early morning bird walk
8:00 am Breakfast
9:15 am Concurrent sessions
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Bell Museum featured programming
3:00 pm Concurrent sessions
4:30 pm Exhibitor reception
6:00 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Evening social activity
Sunday, May 18
6:30 am Early morning bird walk
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Capnote speaker
10:30 am Concurrent sessions
12:00 pm Lunch, Closing announcements
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