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Free Fundraising Consultations:
 Stacy Beaugh, President of Strategic by Nature, offered free one-hour small group or one-on-one coaching sessions during the conference for those looking for professional or organizational support in topics such as leadership, team dynamics, communication, project outcomes, fundraising, board development and much more.
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February 5th:
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Field trip and workshop options on day three include:
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About the Desert Botanical Garden - View Map
Nestled amid the Papago Buttes, the Desert Botanical Garden has been teaching and inspiring visitors, providing research, exhibits, and more for nearly 80 years.
Connect, get inspired, and advance your skills at RiversEdge West's Riparian Restoration Conference and while you are here, enjoy the Garden's 140 acres and the 50,000+ plant displays showcased in beautiful outdoor exhibits.
Getting Here
The Desert Botanical Garden is located at 1201 N Galvin Pkwy. All conference attendees receive complimentary parking and admission to enjoy the gardens.
View the DBG's map to locate the Dorrance Center and the Webster Auditorium. From the parking lot, go left at the Membership Kiosk, entering via the DBG's side entrance, and follow the signs for the conference from there.
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Early
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Late
(after 1/5/19)
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Members (15% discount for members who give $120 and above)
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$264
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$285
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Non-Member
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$310
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$335
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Student
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$80
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$100
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One Day
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$200
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$225
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Exhibitor - Business
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$585 | $610 |
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Exhibitor - Nonprofit
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Continuing Education
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Conference attendees are eligible to receive continuing education credits with:
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Partner with us at the leading riparian restoration conference in the West by becoming a conference sponsor. Why Partner? Our attendees are taking a leading role in restoring riparian ecosystems and are an important audience for your organization’s message. Along with increased visibility, additional sponsor benefits include complimentary registration(s) and exhibit space. Ask us about additional benefits for title sponsors and refer to the sponsor packet for more information. Your contribution will directly support all aspects of the conference - from scholarships for students and networking events to the cost of facility rental and meals.
To become a sponsor, make your contribution here, mail in a check, or contact Cara Kukuraitis, Conference Coordinator, at (970) 256-7400 or Ckukuraitis@riversedgewest.org.
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River Champion Sponsors
Includes three conference registrations, a booth in the Exhibit Hall, and recognition in the Conference Program
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2019 Exhibitors
American Conservation Experience
Oxbow Ecological Engineering, LLC
Strategic by Nature
SWCA Environmental Consultants
Society for Ecological Restoration - SW Chapter
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$174/night + tax
4.5 miles from the conference venue
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$121/night + tax
1.5 miles from the conference venue | Bike or walk to the Gardens via the nearby bike path
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The abstract deadline passed on October 19, 2018. If you would like to an abstract to be considered for next year's conference in Grand Junction, Colorado, contact Cara at Ckukuraitis@RiversEdgeWest.org.
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What Attendees are Saying:
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"RiversEdge West's Conference has been an essential resource for providing the information and skills I need to do my job. The information shared and connections made are invaluable."
-Dave Bastian, Projects and Partnerships Coordinator with the Utah Conservation Corps
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“Getting a big picture view is critical when working in a small community. These contacts will provide a wealth of information and inspiration!”
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“I am walking away with a sense of how to foster collaboration at a watershed scale.”
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“It is just inspirational and invigorating being around so many people doing similar work. It was especially helpful for meeting people who work in similar organizations but in different places.”
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"The attendees and presentations at the Riparian Restoration Conference provided thought-provoking new ways of thinking about things.”
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“This was my first conference in the area and the variety of attendees was fantastic; representatives from commercial companies, non-profits, cooperatives, academics, and state/federal agencies were all present.”
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“It is easy to get down these days in our field. I realized a lot of exciting things that were going on and that I need to push a bit harder.”
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"My experience with the Riparian Restoration conference by far exceeded my expectations; the quality and depth of the science, the passion of the speakers and the location of the conference were all top notch. I brought home many slices of information that I can immediately utilize in my work day and feel confident in the vetting process that proceeded it. I plan on attending the next conference in 2019."
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“I live in a rural town where it is difficult to convene with so many experts/practitioners/scientists/agency representatives. The simple opportunity to meet and talk with people was hugely beneficial.”
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"Having the opportunity to attend the Tamarisk Coalition conference this year was a fantastic experience. Because I work in a local watershed group tackling tamarisk and Russian-olive is a big part of my job, and the conference provided a valuable insight into the best practices and methods to reach our goals. This included sessions that not only covered the science of removing invasive species but also, covered important organizational tasks like how to recruit volunteers or raise money for our non-profit."
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“[The Conference] provides a broad range of information and new research that is applicable to a variety of audiences including private landowners.”
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“Learning about the quantity of research on riparian restoration was the most valuable to me. It gave me some hope.”
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“I got to learn about restoration strategies that they just do not teach in school.”