Annual Meeting

Where Waters Meet: Conserving Pennsylvania’s Natural Heritage

In collaboration with Bucknell University’s River Symposium, PA Master Naturalists will gather in Lewisburg, PA for their 16th annual meeting. This event provides an opportunity for Pennsylvania Master Naturalist volunteers and trainees to gather, participate in educational seminars, and receive a large portion of their Advanced Training requirements for the year in three days. It’s also an opportunity for program participants, supporters, and partnering and member organizations to gather and meet, share new ideas and projects, and to learn from all participants of the program.  Organizations also have the opportunity to highlight how they are supporting conservation and promote service opportunities to volunteers. Please note that this event is NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Call For Proposals

We invite presentation proposals that highlight Pennsylvania’s natural heritage through topics such as watershed science, river and stream ecology, aquatic and terrestrial habitats, bird migration, native plants, fisheries, conservation, nature education, community science, climate resilience, volunteer stewardship, and innovative approaches to protecting our natural resources. Whether your work or service focuses on research, management, education, or community engagement, we encourage presentations that demonstrate the connections that unite people and nature and inspire stewardship for future generations. We especially encourage presentations that provide practical skills, tools, resources, or hands-on techniques that empower PA Master Naturalist volunteers to expand their knowledge, strengthen their service, and make a greater impact in their communities.

Individuals interested in presenting are invited to submit a proposal by Friday, July 24, 2026.

Download Full Proposal Guideline Here

Exhibition

Organizational members and event sponsors are welcome to exhibit at this event. Please see sponsorship below. Members interested in exhibiting, please contact PMN at michele@pamasternaturalist.org (please copy info@pamasternaturalist.org).

Sponsorship

Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is seeking sponsors for this year’s meeting. Our attendees include citizen volunteers and partners from a variety of regions throughout Pennsylvania. Support will allow us to offer reduced costs for our volunteers to participate and build meaningful connections by underwriting the cost of planning, technology, speaker honorariums, volunteer recognition, and more! Your support is greatly appreciated and will be acknowledged. For more information about our sponsorship levels use the link below or contact PMN at info@pamasternaturalist.org for more information.

Lodging

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites, Lewisburg at 126.00 USD plus taxes per night. Please note you must be a participant or approved partner of the program to attend.

Last Day to Book at group rate : Sunday, October 11, 2026

We recommend booking accommodations early, as the local lodging options are limited in space and will fill quickly with other special events such as the River Symposium that weekend. If our block fills up, please reach out and we will provide alternative options.

2026 Agenda

Coming in September.

Annual Meeting Bioblitz

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