Nature-based Solutions Workshop

Scaling Practice, Strengthening Partnerships, and Advancing Water Resilience Across the Midwest 

This will not be your typical conference. We ask that you tap into your curiosity and experiences as we explore what water resilience looks like in the Midwest. In this two-day workshop, you will meet others who are living and working in these spaces and hear about how they are navigating water-related challenges. Outcomes of these discussions may be used to inform a new nature-based solutions report, which will be shared with all participants. 

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Join us for a guided visit to Nahant Marsh to explore restoration, conservation, education, and community engagement in practice. This tour will provide shared context for workshop discussions around nature based solutions and long term stewardship.
Optional informal dinner for participants arriving the evening before. Location and details will be shared closer to the event.
Day 1 will focus on identifying opportunities to expand and strengthen nature-based solutions across the Midwest. The day will include topically focused presentations, facilitated group discussion, and opportunities to connect across sectors and areas of expertise.
Join fellow participants for an informal happy hour and dinner following the first full day of the workshop. The evening will include time for relaxed conversation as well as guided discussion during dinner to help participants reflect on the day and deepen connections.
Day 2 will build from the opportunities and barriers identified on Day 1 toward practical solutions, next steps, and potential areas for collaboration. Discussions will focus on moving from shared challenges to actionable strategies.
Do you plan to book a hotel room?
Details on how to book a hotel room are available on the event page.
Travel support will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 50 registrants or until all allocated funds are spent. Funds will be provided as a reimbursement after the event. Applicants selected to receive travel support will be notified via email.