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Defending America's Grasslands

The 2023 Western Working Lands for Wildlife Workshop was
an invite-only event that brought diverse stakeholders together to share ideas, swap stories, and celebrate private land conservation.

July 12-13, 2023  |  Manhattan, Kansas

The 10th annual Western Working Lands for Wildlife Workshop was held this past July in Manhattan, Kansas. This exciting event brought together NRCS team members, partners, and private landowners from across the West with a focus on taking grassland and shurbland conservation to the next level. Engaging classroom sessions were paired with a special visit to the incredible Flint Hills of Kansas for an unforgettable experience. 

While the 2023 Workshop has concluded, we have maintained this site and the information below for workshop participants and those interested in learning more about the event.

2023 WORKSHOP RECAP

ACCESS WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

Demonstrating collaborative
grasslands conservation 

Agenda

Meetings will be taking place at the Manhattan Conference Center, 410 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, Kansas.

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Hotel & Travel Information

We have arranged shuttles with hotels throughout Manhattan, Kansas.

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Speakers

Learn more about the speakers who will be presenting at the workshop.

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Register today for this invite-only, must-attend event!

Please use the button below to officially register for the 2023 Western WLFW Workshop with the e-mail address where your invitation was sent. Please note that this is an invite-only event, so we ask that you not distribute the registration details to others. We look forward to seeing you in Manhattan and please feel free to contact WLFW with any questions at [email protected].

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Manhattan, Kansas

Paired with a special visit to the incredible Flint Hills of Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plans this event?
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Western Working Lands for Wildlife Workshop is a partnered event organized by Working Lands for Wildlife, Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Partnerscapes.

Are there any registration costs?
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The meeting is a free event, but please note that it is invite-only, so we ask that you not distribute the registration information to others. Entrance to all general sessions, meals, and tours are included in the event.

Where can I book a hotel room? Are there any government contracted rates?
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Working Lands for Wildlife has reserved room blocks in hotels throughout Manhattan. There will be shuttles from area hotels to bring participants to and from the Manhattan Conference Center. Please note that only certain hotels have negotiated rates for government employees.

View hotel rates and registration directions.

Please be aware there are fraudulent companies who call attendees claiming to represent the Workshop. This meeting is not partnered with any housing bureau and we do not endorse any of these companies. Reservations should only be made directly with the links or calling the hotels.

How do I register?
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Register for the workshop here with the e-mail address where your invitation was sent. We look forward to seeing you in Manhattan and please feel free to contact WLFW with any questions at [email protected].

I am trying to register for the event and it is not accepting my email address?
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If you have any questions or problems registering, please contact WLFW with any questions at [email protected].

What is the cancellation policy?
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While there is no registration fee, we still ask that you email [email protected] if you need to cancel.

What is the dress code?
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Dress code is casual. Please note that the field tour sessions on Thursday afternoon will include significant time outside, so please dress accordingly for the July heat and being in the field.

Can I bring a guest?
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If you would like to bring your spouse/guest, please fill in the appropriate information in the registration portal or email [email protected]. Spouses/guests will not be able to attend all events due to space restrictions but will be able to join select parts of the workshop.