A conference for friends of Minnesota's natural resources

Hosted by Extension Natural Resource volunteer programs

 Join us May 17-19, 2024!

Save the date! The 2024 Gathering Partners Conference will take place at the Fair Hills Resort in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The conference will include concurrent sessions, outdoor exploration, and social activities.


The Gathering Partners Conference is hosted by the University of Minnesota and presented annually by the University of Minnesota Extension's Minnesota Master Naturalist and AIS Detectors programs.

Conference Venue

The 2024 conference will be held at Fair Hills Resort in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Fair Hills Resort

24270 Co Hwy 2

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Gathering Partners  for general conference questions.