In Celebration of Nature

2008 Wild Ones Annual Meeting
and Conference

August 22 - 24, 2008
At the Wild Ones EcoCenter, Appleton, Wisconsin

The Wild Ones Annual Meeting and Conference will be held in conjunction with the first viewing of the Wild Ones EcoCenter.

Annual Meeting and Conference Details, Maps, Etc.

Registration Fees:
Register by July 25: Members $70. Non-Members $80.
Walk-In Registration: Members: $75. Non-Members $85.

Google Map and Driving Directions
Where to stay: Check our map to see location of nearby hotels.
Where is the EcoCenter: Check our map for location and driving directions.
Driving Directions: You can find driving directions by clicking the map links above, but if that's not enough, click here for further directions.
Contact info: E-mail Donna VanBuecken, or call 1-877-394-9453.

There are numerous motels in the Fox Cities area. These two have agreed to provide special room mates and limited shuttle service to FVTC and WO EcoCenter.

To make reservations at either of these motels and get the conference rate, call the local numbers listed below. These rates are not available through the national reservation desks and/or online reservations:

Best Western Midway Hotel $79/night (until 8-8-08)
3033 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54914
920-731-4141; FAX 920-731-6343
clay-appleton@bwmidway.com
Reference Group Code: WILDONES
www.midwayhotels.com/appleton

Settle Inn & Suites $89/night (until 8-8-08)
1565 Federated Drive, Appleton, WI 54913
920-560-3000; FAX 920-560-3001
guestservices@settleinnappleton.com
Reference Group Code: WILDONES
www.settleinnappleton.com

Camping
Here is a good reference for distances of various campgrounds from Appleton.
Although there is not much really close to Appleton, High Cliff State Park is a favorite. Click here to see a list of camping locations in the area.

Notes and Reminders

Interested in car rentals, carpooling, or room-sharing with other attendees? Click the link or e-mail conference@for-wild.org.
Plan to enter the photo contest.
Bring an environmentally focused item to donate to the silent auction.
Book vendor EcoThink will be on site with the latest environmentally focused books.
New Wild Ones mugs and tote bags, along with "Die Buckthorn Scum" t-shirts, and the usual shirts, hats, and caps will be for sale.