The Audubon Council of Washington (ACOW) brings together chapter leaders from across the state of Washington. It's our only in-person statewide event of the year and was started by the chapter network in Washington to offer a unique opportunity for collaboration, networking, and shared learning.

When: October 4-6, 2024

Where: South Puget Sound Community College, located in the picturesque city of Lacey, near Olympia. Lacey is known for its natural environment. Nearly 20 percent of the City has been set aside for parks, natural areas, and open space. We'll meet at the South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus at 4220 6th Ave SE. We will be in Room 188 and there will be signs pointing you in the right direction!

Why: This traditional meeting is more than just a gathering; it's a chance for us to come together, deepen our connections, and work on shared conservation issues. Throughout the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn from expert speakers, share valuable information, and engage in meaningful discussions that shape the future of conservation efforts in Washington. 

Draft Agenda: In-progress agenda can be viewed here: https://nationalaudubon.box.com/s/qo5f8i3en365wyqgtesi353ptphpsnnm

Register here! Registration covers the entire event including meals, all workshops, and field trips. There is also an option for reduced registration in case you are only attending part of the meeting. https://act.audubon.org/a/acow-2024-registration-1

Field Trips: It's not ACOW without fabulous field trips and this year we are in for a treat with a field trip planned at the iconic Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. We'll send around a field trip signup email to folks who register for ACOW.

Lodging: We have an Audubon discount and a block of rooms reserved 0.3 miles from the venue at Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Lacey.

1. Follow the link here: Audubon Booking Link
2. Once the link is clicked and the Holiday Inn Express & Suites webpage is open: Click “View Prices”
3. Scroll down and enter the dates you wish to stay: Click “View Prices”
4. Leave “Rate Preference” as is and click "view prices" or "compare rooms" (orange or blue button right of dates)
5. Select room type
6. Complete booking as usual.

Join us at ACOW 2024 as we come together to celebrate our shared love for birds, nature, and conservation in Washington state!

Downloadable Resources

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