ANROSP's monthly or bi-monthly membership zoom calls build on the wealth of experience gained by ANROSP members in critical aspects of managing a statewide naturalist program. Through peer-to-peer exchanges, seasoned practitioners share valuable insights to new and old programs alike. These calls reinforce our network as a learning community and we strongly encourage other state naturalist programs to join our network to participate in these and other valuable events. Members receive an invitation to suggest/host topics and a monthly or bi-monthly zoom reminder with the event link.
Topics for 2024 include:
April 11, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern: Climate Stewards Program
June 13, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern: ANROSP Annual National Conference
August 8, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern: ANROSP Annual Awards
October 10, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern: ANROSP Board Service
December 12, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern: Q&A with the newly-elected ANROSP Board for 2025
More details will be posted as they become available - Click HERE to visit the CONFERENCE webpage
Click HERE to access the Call for Presentations GoogleForm
ANROSP Annual National Conference Call for Presentations SEPTEMBER 10 - 12, 2024Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and Bloomington Education and Visitor Center
The Alliance of Natural Resource Outreach and Service Programs (ANROSP) is a national consortium of natural resource-focused adult education and stewardship programs, including Master Naturalists, Master Watershed Stewards, Wildlife Stewards, Master Woodland Mangers, Open Space Programs, and more. ANROSP facilitates networking and exchange of information and resources among coordinators of service-oriented environmental education programs across the United States and helps create healthy ecosystems and communities through participants who learn, teach, and practice natural resource stewardship.
This dynamic conference is for professionals and partner organizations who coordinate, administer, or host training and volunteer programs in natural resource conservation, education, and outreach or for those interested in developing similar programming. During the conference, you can expect to gain knowledge from a diverse range of programs, network with colleagues, and obtain valuable tools to enhance your existing program or develop a new one. Conference Topics All presentations relevant to professionals who coordinate natural resource service programs will be considered. Special consideration will be given to proposals that address cutting edge research about volunteer programs, volunteer management, natural resource education or interpretation. Presentation Types We are seeking proposals for the following presentation types: • ORAL PRESENTATION (20 minutes) – Oral presentation may highlight case studies, program successes, or novel approaches to natural resource outreach and service programs; or be interactive and aim to provide participants with new skills applicable to their program or to the overall advancement of ANROSP. • POSTER PRESENTATION - Please consider submitting a proposal to present a poster at our “Program Marketplace” poster session. This is a great opportunity to talk one-on-one with colleagues about your research, program strategies, impacts, etc. Posters giving an overview of a natural resource outreach and service program are welcome. *Please consider submitting both a poster AND an oral presentation. We want to see your work and projects submitted in both media formats. Presentation proposals are due by July 15th. Participants will be notified of acceptance approximately August 1st. [Presentations submitted after the deadline will be considered pending space availability.] Poster proposals are due by August 15th. Participants will be notified of acceptance approximately August 30th.
2024 ANROSP Awards Nominations will run June 15 - Aug 15
Nominations in the following ANROSP Awards categories will be accepted JUNE 15 through AUGUST 15:
Please use the link below to access our GoogleForm to submit a nomination for an annual ANROSP Award, and note that self-nominations are accepted. Please limit nomination to one award category per member program. Provide copies of the materials where appropriate via links to online materials in your response (preferred) or submit files via email to jrafey@umd.edu. Questions? Please email Joy Rafey at jrafey@umd.edu
https://forms.gle/i1vbhQkeDhwn9ANm7
Also recruiting Awards Committee Members, so if you would like to serve on the Awards Committee, please email Joy Rafey at jrafey@umd.edu
Additional news and information will be posted here as it becomes available
Each year at the ANROSP National Conference, member programs are recognized with awards for outstanding programs, educational materials, volunteer projects, program evaluations, and/or outstanding teamwork. We are pleased to announce our award winners for 2020:
Outstanding Educational Materials: Nature Stewards Program, Victoria, Australia
Consider nominating yourself or a colleague for a 2021 Award! Nomination instructions can be found on the ANROSP website; the deadline is each August.
Join us on our "Virtual Roadtrip". We'll caravan to several main attractions to discuss current events and how ANROSP programs can best support each other. During our journey we'll be visiting scenic overlooks to view the beautiful landscapes conserved by our member programs and enjoy some fun car games to network and engage with each other.
The conference will take place over 3 days (Sept 22-24) with 4 hours each day (1pm-5pm Eastern Daylight Time). We will take the journey together “live” online using video conference technology (e.g., Zoom); all participants will need a computer with reliable internet connection and video/audio capacity. Each day will contain 3 sessions. Member attendees are encouraged to participate in all sessions if possible; but there will be an option to register for individual sessions as well. A detailed agenda will be posted soon; here’s what to look forward to:
· Roadtrip Rendezvous – Let’s warm up our engines as we come together for the annual member meeting, including reports from the board of directors and Q&A from members. The Rendezvous will include a keynote and presentation of our annual awards.
· Main Attractions – These interactive workshops are being organized by the ANROSP Board of Directors with the goal to support member programs and ANROSP as a unifying organization. Workshops are only open to current ANROSP members. Topics include: 1) Assessing the needs of ANROSP member programs, 2) Diversity and inclusion in natural resource and stewardship programs, 3) Opportunity for multi-state collaborations, and 4) Adapting to new delivery techniques.
· Scenic Overlooks – We’ll pull over to take in the sights at different locations around the country as we watch videos submitted by member programs highlighting the ecosystems they help conserve and showcasing their program’s accomplishments. Videos will be pre-recorded, and shown “live” online during the conference, followed by Q&A with the program representatives. Scenic overlooks sessions will occur throughout each day.
· Networking – A valued highlight of ANROSP national conferences is the opportunity to network with colleagues. The start and end of each day will include some fun “car games” to help us get energized and engaged with each other. We will also plan small group breakouts and interactive discussions during the workshops.
There will be a small registration “toll” to join this year’s conference, allowing members to attend the full conference (12 hours and 4 workshops). Registration details will be announced soon -please mark your calendar. Registration open August 25th.
Visit the conference page for details
Each year at our National Conference, ANROSP member programs are recognized with awards for program, educational materials, volunteer project, program evaluation, and outstanding teamwork. Members are encouraged to nominate themselves, their program, group or volunteers for these annual awards. Award applications are due August 31st. The winners will be announced at the conference and invited to deliver a brief presentation describing their achievements. More information and submission instructions can be found on the conference website.
Program of the Year- last 12 months of the program's history considered.
Outstanding Educational Materials- evaluated on: content, editing, graphics/soundtrack, Design
Outstanding Volunteer Project- Natural resources management, education, research, partners, and sustainability
Outstanding Program Evaluation- Documentation, Yearly comparisons, Evaluations for all aspects of program, Evaluation results, Repeatability
Outstanding Team- Leadership, Dedication, Creativity, Synergy, Evaluation, Performance, Other factors
Awards are given to member programs. Please nominate today.
Visit: https://anrosp.wildapricot.org/National-Conference (scroll to bottom of page)
Deadline to submit award applications: August 31, 2020
The 2020 National Conference will still occur on September 22-24th.
In lieu of gathering together in person this fall, the ANROSP Board of Directors and 2020 Conference Committee are now considering alternative options. We are still dedicated to providing an exciting, fun, and worthwhile experience for our annual conference.
Check back for details and stay tuned for updates!
Contact ANROSP Vice President and Conference Chair, Dr. Shelly Johnson, with questions or comments.
ANROSP promotes awareness and citizen stewardship of natural resources through science-based education and service programs.
ANROSP envisions healthy ecosystems and communities through citizens who learn, teach and practice natural resource stewardship.
Questions? Info@anrosp.org
Dues? Treasurer@anrosp.org
Membership? Membership@anrosp.org
Conference? Conference@anrosp.org
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