West Michigan Conservation Network Annual Meeting

Celebrate 20 years of conservation! Join us for partner updates, CISMA highlights, awards, lunch, and collaboration across West Michigan. West Michigan Conservation Network Annual Meeting & 20th Anniversary Celebration November 5, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Registration: $40 (includes lunch buffet and refrestments) Join conservation professionals, partners, volunteers, and community leaders from across West Michigan as we celebrate 20 years of collaboration and the accomplishments of more than 80 partner organizations working together to protect our region's natural resources. Your registration includes a full day of networking, lunch, partner updates, awards recognizing outstanding conservation leadership, the latest West Michigan CISMA invasive species initiatives, and opportunities to strengthen partnerships across the region. The program also features an inspiring keynote by Jesse Lincoln, Plant Ecologist with the Michigan Natural Features Inventory, exploring the future of conservation in Southern Michigan and the importance of protecting our remaining natural landscapes. Whether you're a longtime partner or new to the network, you'll leave with new connections, fresh ideas, and practical opportunities to collaborate in the year ahead. Registration includes: • Lunch and networking • WMCN 20th Anniversary celebration • Partner highlights and conservation success stories • Awards and recognition program • West Michigan CISMA updates and collaborative initiatives • Keynote presentation by Jesse Lincoln • Action planning for future conservation partnerships We look forward to celebrating the past 20 years—and building the next 20 together!