A conference for friends of Minnesota's natural resources

Hosted by Extension Natural Resource volunteer programs and the Bell Museum

 Join us May 17-19, 2024!

This year's conference features a collaboration with the Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds. We figured that two popular events for nature people at the same time in the same place ought to work together! 

Jointly offered events include: 


And we warmly invite Festival of Birds participants to join the Gathering Partners conference at any point, see special registration options on the Registration page.

Conference Overview

Friday, May 17 



Saturday, May 18 



Sunday, May 19 

Gathering Partners: A conference for friends of Minnesota's natural resources is brought to you by:

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Gathering Partners  for general conference questions.