Connecticut Land Conservation Conference
March 22, 2025
Frank Center for Public Affairs,
238 Church Street, Wesleyan University, Middletown
Workshops
B.9 Outdoor Role Models: A Conversation with Dudley Edmondson and Friends
Join 2025 Conference Keynote Speaker, Dudley Edmondson, CLCC, and young conservationists in a conversation exploring the vital role that diverse outdoor role models play in fostering connections to nature and conservation. Through personal stories and experiences, Dudley and his young colleagues will share their perspectives on the significance of representation in the outdoors, highlighting how having role models who look like them and share similar life experiences has shaped their journeys. Join us for this unique opportunity to gain insights into the power of mentorship, inclusion, and how we can all play a part in encouraging future generations of conservation leaders.
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“CLCC’s annual conference is like Woodstock for Connecticut’s land conservation community. It’s an opportunity to foster connections, get inspired, and celebrate our collective accomplishments”
- Pete Govert, Executive Director, East Haddam Land Trust
Previous Conferences
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