Wild Things 2023 Conference

Hosted by Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves

Designer: Katherine Accettura

Registration is Open for Wild Things 2023!

Saturday, February 25, 2023 | 9am-6pm
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL

The Wild Things 2023 Conference invites nature enthusiasts from across Illinois and beyond to learn about the flora, fauna, and natural history of the Prairie State! Join a community of 3,000 volunteers, conservationists, and natural resource professionals at the 2023 Conference to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Illinois Nature Preserves.

We’re thrilled to welcome you again to learn and share your expertise with our community. We’ve put together an exciting lineup workshops and sessions from regional and national experts, plus meet & greets, video content, exhibitors, and sponsors.

With dozens presentations and discussion panels to choose from, the in-person program engages a diverse range of topics, research, and skills, and plenty of opportunities to meet with friends, old and new!

Thank You to the Wild Things 2023 Presenting Sponsor:

Forest Preserves of Cook County

Thank You to our Event Sponsors:

Thank You to our Scholarship Supporters:

Health and Safety at Wild Things 2023

COVID-19 vaccination is required for all in-person attendees, presenters, staff, volunteers, and guests at Wild Things 2023. Refunds of your admission and any additional purchases will be offered for 14 days after the date of purchase. View our health and refund policies here.

About Wild Things

The Wild Things Community is recognized as one of the nation’s largest networks of people engaged with nature. The community is made up of stewards, monitors, advocates, educators, Chicago Wilderness members, volunteers, and staff, all working together to promote and protect the prairies, woodlands, wetlands, wild yards, and natural parks of Illinois, northwest Indiana, and southeast Wisconsin.

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