Leadership Institute
National Conference

Celebrating Inclusion and Belonging in Nature 

July 30 – August 2, 2023 | Nebraska City, NE 
Lied Lodge and Conference Center

 

Enjoy a great mix of hands-on sessions, discussion groups, nature-based experiences and inspiring social times. Find a sense of belonging in your work, with the Earth, and for the children you serve. Join with our growing network and treat yourself to a time of rest, reflection and rejuvenation that will reinvigorate you for your professional journey.

 

Choose from one of these interest groups:

 

Highlights:

 

Tentative Schedule:

Sunday, July 30, 2023
11:00 AM Registration
2:00-6:00 PM Opening & Welcome, followed by Outdoor Classroom 101 & exploration time
7:00-9:00 PM Evening reception

Monday, July 31, 2023
9:00 AM Morning Session
12:00-1:30 PM Lunch buffet
1:30 PM Afternoon Session, Outdoor activities, Sharing Your Work
7:30-8:30 PM Michael Fitszimmons drumming circle

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
9:00 AM Inspirational Walk
12:00-1:30 PM Lunch buffet
1:30 PM Afternoon Session, presentations, Sharing Your Work
Tree Adventure & Apple House open late

Wednesday, August 2, 2023
9:00 AM Presentations and closing address
12:00 PM Institute Ends

 

Registration
The registration fee includes an Opening Reception, breakfast and lunch buffet, optional evening activities, and healthy snacks each day. (Note that dinner will be on your own.)

Early Bird Registration Fee: $445.00 (available until May 15, 2023).

Regular Registration Fee: $475.00

Accommodation

Make your room reservation directly with Lied Lodge and Conference Center by:

• Calling Lied Lodge and Conference Center at 1-800-546-5433 and reference he Leadership Institute so you receive the reduced rate. Credit card information will be requested to guarantee the room.

• Or, book online HERE. Please select your dates, select “special rate” in the drop down box, and select “group/block”. Enter block code: 2307Leader_001.

Reservation cutoff date: June 30, 2023. Reservation requests received after this cutoff date will be accepted and confirmed upon availability.

Shuttle Service from Airport
If you make your room reservation by phone, let Lied Lodge and Conference Center know if you would like a shuttle. If you make your room reservation online, please call Lied Lodge and Conference Center at 800-546-5433 to request a shuttle.

Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be made up until June 30 minus a $50 processing fee. After June 30, refunds will not be available.

Please contact [email protected] or 402-467-6112 with any questions.

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