Spring Summit is an event for coalition members and partners to connect, learn, and have fun. This year’s summit in Gunnison will feature field trips, a robust lineup of educational content, and plentiful opportunities to connect with colleagues. We hope that you will be able to join us as we bring the Colorado land conservation community together.
Registration
Registration opened to Keep It Colorado members on Monday, March 10 and to all on Monday, March 24. Please register by Wednesday, April 30, though with limited space we recommend registering as soon as possible. Land trust staff, interns, fellows, and board members, public agency staff, conservation professionals, funders and partners, students and AmeriCorps volunteers with an interest in land conservation are all welcome to attend.
Registration Rates
- Keep It Colorado dues-paying members - $100
- Keep It Colorado partners, friends and non-members - $200
- Presenters and Planning Committee* - $80
- Sponsors* - included in Sponsorship
Presenters and Planning Committee receive discounted registration in recognition of their talent and time. *These categories will need a registration code from KIC staff.
Registration includes:
- Field trips on May 21;
- Concurrent Learning Sessions;
- Activities for connecting with colleagues;
- Opportunities to meet others over a meal or drinks;
- 1 drink ticket;
- Catered lunch on May 22 and May 23;
- Healthy snacks, coffee, and tea.
Participants of the 2024 Spring Summit on a conserved land tour. Photo by Karina Puikkonen.
Download the Spring Summit Program to view full details on the five field trips, three conservation showcase presentations, and 17 learning sessions.
Schedule:
Wednesday, May 21
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Water Law in a Nutshell seminar (separate registration is required)
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Conserved Land and Water Field Trips
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
Thursday, May 22
8:30 a.m. Check-in Opens
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussions: Job Function
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. KIC Kickoff & Conservation Showcase
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Catered Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Learning Session A
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Learning Session B
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Happy Hour & Conservation Olympics
Friday, May 23
8:30 a.m. Check-in Opens
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussions: Hot Topics
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learning Session C
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Catered Lunch
The 2024 Spring Summit's Welcome and KIC-off.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to Keep It Colorado members! The submission deadline is Friday, March 28 with applications accepted after that date if funding is still available. Priority will go to first-time attendees, organizations and agencies with a smaller number of staff, and organizations and agencies with operating budgets below $300,000. Please submit an application if any of these apply to you, or if there are other financial barriers to your participation at Spring Summit.
Sponsor Spring Summit
Help us make our biggest event of the year possible while getting great visibility. Let us know if you’d like to get involved! View all sponsor opportunities here.
Lodging & Transportation
Ready to book lodging? Keep It Colorado has a block of discounted rooms for Spring Summit guests at select hotels. Book your lodging here! These blocks are available until April 15 and May 7, depending on the hotel.
NOTE: It was found that the old booking link for the Holiday Inn caused an error when the dates of 5/20-5/23 were selected. Those dates automatically reset to 5/21-5/23, so if you booked prior to April 15, please double check your reservation! An updated link has been added to the lodging sheet linked above.
Would you rather camp? I Bar Ranch has offered camping for $15/person/night! Registration link can be found here. Restrooms are on site, but there are no showers or RV hookups. No open flame is allowed in the camping area, but they can host a bonfire each night. Find a shower (and a great workout!) at the Gunnison Community Center, 200 Spencer Ave. for $10.
Need a ride? Have a free seat? Let's go green and create a carpool! Add your information.
Roundtable Discussions by job function during the 2024 Spring Summit.
Curious about what you might learn or who you may meet at Spring Summit? Get a sense for the vibe by reading our 2024 Spring Summit event recap, checking out the photo album, and watching recordings of some past learning sessions, made possible by our 2024 Peak Partner Sponsors Betsy and John Cochran. View them here:
Cancellation Policy
Keep It Colorado must receive your written request for a refund before the close of business on Friday, April 18. After that date, registration fees may be transferred to another individual to attend Spring Summit but will not be refunded. Please email your refund request to molly@keepitco.org prior to April 18.
Health Policy
We ask attendees to arrive in good health and to take precautions recommended by CDC to keep yourself and others healthy.
Photo Policy
By attending this event, you consent to be photographed and/or video recorded, and agree that your likeness may be used in promotional materials, website content, and social media posts, without compensation.
