Join us in Traverse City—one of the Midwest’s most unforgettable destinations! Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan, this vibrant city blends rich Anishinaabe heritage with breathtaking natural beauty and a thriving food and wine scene.
Explore freshwater beaches, winding rivers, lush forests, and the awe-inspiring Sleeping Bear Dunes—voted “The Most Beautiful Place in America” by Good Morning America. As the “Cherry Capital of the World,” Traverse City is also a hub for agritourism, offering orchards, vineyards, and award-winning wineries, all thriving along the 45th parallel.
Food lovers will be in heaven—this city ranks among the nation’s top foodie towns, with everything from gourmet farm-to-table dining to creative food trucks.
With a walkable downtown, easy access to outdoor adventures, and a unique cultural pulse, Traverse City is the perfect setting for inspiration, connection, and discovery.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
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Schedule-at-a-Glance
| Time | Monday 9/29/2025 | Tuesday 9/30/2025 | Wednesday 10/1/2025 | Thursday 10/2/2025 | Friday 10/3/2025 | ||||||
| 8:00 - 8:30 | - Council Meeting - Waterbird Plan Round Table | Announcements | Announcements | Announcements | FIELD TRIPS | ||||||
| 8:30 - 9:30 | Plenary - Francie Cuthbert | Plenary - Chip Wesloh | Plenary - David Duffy | ||||||||
| 9:30 - 10:00 | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK | ||||||||
| 10:00 - 12:00 | Rail Symposium | CWB Symposium | Breeding Biology | Common Tern Symposium | Habitat & Distribution | Piping Plover Symposium | Movement & Behavior | Contaminants & Disease | |||
| 12:00 - 1:00 | LUNCH | ONSITE LUNCH | ONSITE LUNCH | ONSITE LUNCH | |||||||
| Student Mentoring Lunch | |||||||||||
| 1:00 - 3:00 | - Council Meeting - Waterbird Plan Round Table | Rail Symposium | CWB Symposium | Workshop | Common Tern Symposium | Habitat & Distribution | Piping Plover Symposium | Movement & Behavior | Contaminants & Disease | ||
| 3:00 - 3:30 | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK | ||||||||
| 3:30 - 5:00 | Rail Symposium | Population Biology | Workshop | Common Tern Symposium | Conservation & Restoration | Piping Plover Symposium | |||||
| 4:30 | Business Meeting | ||||||||||
| 6:00 - 8:00 | Welcome Reception | Poster Session | Student Social | Banquet | |||||||
