How does running for office at the local or state level work to protect or harm public lands? Learn about the interconnection between public office, public lands, and where you fit into it all!

The current administration has been relentless in finding ways to dispose and destroy our public lands. From using the Congressional Review Act to attempt to dismantle Grand Staircase-Escalante, to rescinding the Public Lands Rule, to outright sell-off efforts, to withholding critical funds that support research, public comment opportunities, and more, it’s nearly impossible to keep track of just what is at stake or what is being done. Our panel of experts will do a short overview of what exactly is going on, followed by a discussion of how these federal threats could impact our public lands system, what these organizations are doing to stop it, and how you can help

Outdoor recreation can serve as a gateway to stewardship and advocacy on behalf of public lands. How do organizations make the connection between recreation and conservation, and how can the broader conservation world welcome the recreation community?​

Being outside is incredibly beneficial to our brains, but why is that? And does sharing these spaces with others who engage with public lands differently impact how your brain responds to nature? Learn why access to wild places is critical for human health and how much the quality of that nature impacts our mental health.