2026 Annual meeting
Skyland Resort
Shenandoah National Park
400 Skyland Upper Loop, Mile 41
Luray, Virginia 22835
Shenandoah National Park
400 Skyland Upper Loop, Mile 41
Luray, Virginia 22835
AGENDA
Thursday, Sept. 3
1:00 p.m.
Keynote: Exploring Virginia's Outdoor Plan and Recreation Grant Opportunities
Kristal McKelvey, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
1:45 p.m.
Break
2:00 p.m.
The Nuts and Bolts of Virginia's Recreational Bacteria Criteria
Tish Robertson, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
2:45 p.m.
Break
3:00 p.m.
Brook Trout Trends and Management in Shenandoah National Park
Evan Childress, Shenandoah National Park
3:45 p.m.
Break
4:00 p.m.
Hike with Shenandoah National Park Interpretive Staff (option)
Dinner on your own
8:45 p.m.
Night Sky Exploration with Shenandoah National Park Staff (optional)
Friday, Sept. 4
9:30 a.m.
PreK-12 Programming at Blandy Experimental Farm:
Engaging Students Through Experiential, Inquiry-based Curriculum
Harrison Jackson, Blandy Experimental Farm
10:15 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.
Let's Go Adventure! Outdoor Recreation and Education in State Parks
Diego Riffle and Sarah King, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
11:15 a.m.
Break
11:30 a.m.
Incorporating Outdoor Adventure Activities and Their Connection with Underserved Populations
David Buenrostro, Blue Sky Fund
1:00 p.m.
Keynote: Exploring Virginia's Outdoor Plan and Recreation Grant Opportunities
Kristal McKelvey, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
1:45 p.m.
Break
2:00 p.m.
The Nuts and Bolts of Virginia's Recreational Bacteria Criteria
Tish Robertson, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
2:45 p.m.
Break
3:00 p.m.
Brook Trout Trends and Management in Shenandoah National Park
Evan Childress, Shenandoah National Park
3:45 p.m.
Break
4:00 p.m.
Hike with Shenandoah National Park Interpretive Staff (option)
Dinner on your own
8:45 p.m.
Night Sky Exploration with Shenandoah National Park Staff (optional)
Friday, Sept. 4
9:30 a.m.
PreK-12 Programming at Blandy Experimental Farm:
Engaging Students Through Experiential, Inquiry-based Curriculum
Harrison Jackson, Blandy Experimental Farm
10:15 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.
Let's Go Adventure! Outdoor Recreation and Education in State Parks
Diego Riffle and Sarah King, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
11:15 a.m.
Break
11:30 a.m.
Incorporating Outdoor Adventure Activities and Their Connection with Underserved Populations
David Buenrostro, Blue Sky Fund