Southern Plains Conference
For the past 10 years, Ogallala Commons has presented an Annual Southern Plains Conference, building on 13 earlier conferences held in the Texas Panhandle-South Plains since 1990. Each conference has dealt with an issue of global importance explored in a regional context…with topics ranging from water, food, education, renewable energy, economic development, sense of place, and community health.
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23rd Annual
Southern Plains Conference
“Beyond the Windshield: Dwelling in the Natural World”
Wednesday -Thursday, February 8-9, 2012
Bailey County Coliseum 2206 West American Blvd. Muleshoe, Texas
Beyond the windshields of our vehicles…outside the windows of our homes, schools, and workplaces where we spend much of our time…what is happening to the landscapes, plants, animals, and soils of the Southern Plains? Long-term survival in the 21st century and beyond demands that humans take account of and exercise care for the natural world--through actions that are more embodied, practical, knowledgeable…and more complex.
To foster improved knowledge and action, this year’s Southern Plains Conference will be held over two days:
Wednesday, Feb. 8th: Afternoon at Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge!
8-10 outdoor and indoor workshops! Playas, amphibians, prairie chickens, prairie restoration, springs, WPA structures, birding, prairie dogs, and more!
Evening Soiree begins with viewing of sandhill cranes gathering for night roosting, then local foods and music and presentations
Thursday, Feb. 9th at Bailey County Coliseum in Muleshoe, TX
Speakers and panel presenters, featuring Kevin Mulligan, Bonnie Lynn-Sherow, Dave Haukos, Nina Pahdopony, John Zak, and Tish McDaniel
Brochure and registration for the 2-day event will be available online on Jan. 10, 2012
Download PDF Conference Brochure
Online Registration
Registration for the entire conference will be$120 per person - After January 20th
Entire Conference
A La Carte Registration for any of our three conference events will be
$40 per person - per event
Feb. 8th Lunch & Tours
Feb 8th Evening Soiree
Feb 9th Conference
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