2024 Phenology Gathering

Join us for a weekend of phenology! The MN Phenology Gathering will feature keynotes by Jake Grossman from St Olaf College, Josh Leonard from St. Paul Public Schools, presentations on 13- and 17-year cycle cicada emergence, seed collection for assisted forest migration, phenology and k-12 education, lightning talks from students, workshops and panels on phenology in the classroom, art and phenology, and Nature’s Notebook, a stargazing session led by Bob King, and winter phenology walks with outdoor enthusiasts including KAXE’s John Latimer, all at the beautiful Long Lake Conservation Center!

See the full conference schedule below.

Educators can receive a certificate with 1.5 continuing education units (CEUs) for participation.

Conference Registration

Register for the 2024 MN Phenology Gathering at this link. Registration is open through February 28th. If you require dietary accommodations, please register before February 15th to give the center time to prepare. Dietary requirements submitted after this date cannot be accommodated. No refunds except in extenuating circumstances.

Conference Packages

Full conference - meals and lodging included $180

Includes lodging for Friday and Saturday (March 1-2) and meals provided by Long Lake Conservation Center.

Meals are served buffet style in the Dining Hall. Please fill out dietary accommodations if necessary. Registration ends February 28th but dietary accommodations must be submitted by February 15th. 

Lodging provided by Long Lake Conservation Center is dormitory style, double occupancy rooms. Single occupancy is NOT available. No one will be expected to sleep in top bunks. Guests must provide pillow, bedding, soap, towels and other accessories.

The group will have full access to all meeting spaces, including the Great Room of the North Star Lodge, as well as all trails, recreational equipment (skis, snowshoes, etc.), and fire pits for campfires, including firewood.

Saturday only OR full conference - meals included, lodging not included $80

Includes meals provided by Long Lake Conservation Center. Meals are served buffet style in the Dining Hall. Please fill out dietary accommodations if necessary. Registration ends February 28th but dietary accommodations must be submitted by February 15th. 

The group will have full access to all meeting spaces, including the Great Room of the North Star Lodge, as well as all trails, recreational equipment (skis, snowshoes, etc.), and fire pits for campfires, including firewood.

If you choose this option, you must find your own lodging and commute to the Long Lake Conservation Center. Feel free to attend phenology events on Friday or Sunday, but you must provide your own meals on these days.