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SUMMARY:MnBA Spring Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kremer family at Backroad Bison & the MnBA at our spring education conference. This will be a fun & interactive weekend that will have something for everyone! The conference will take place April 10-12\, 2026 in Hillman\, MN and St. Cloud\, MN. \n 
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/mnba-spring-education-conference/
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SUMMARY:WAMIP Youth-Led Webinar “Empowering Young Pastoralist Leaders” 
DESCRIPTION:Invitation: WAMIP Youth-Led Webinar “Empowering Young Pastoralist Leaders” \n\nDear Colleagues and Friends\, \nThe World Alliance of Mobile Indigenous Peoples & Pastoralists (WAMIP) is proud to invite you to our upcoming youth-led webinar: “Empowering Young Pastoralist Leaders.” \nThis session is designed to engage young pastoralists and global stakeholders in a meaningful dialogue about the challenges faced by the next generation of rangeland stewards and the tools available to them to drive more meaningful decision-making.  \n\n\nEvent Details:\n \n\nDate: Friday\, 10 April\nTime: 13:00 UTC / GMT\nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GXZcDdfjSMq\_S6-HR8VBA\n\nWhy Attend?\n \n\nDirect Insights: Hear directly from global pastoralist youth regarding their experiences in governance and decision-making.\nPractical Tools: Learn about the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants (UNDROP) as a political tool for advocacy. \nExpert Advice: Receive recommendations on political engagement from the IPC Youth Working Group and CSIPM.\nNetworking: Connect with young leaders from all over the world.\n\nLanguage Interpretation:\nInterpretation will be available in English\, French\, Spanish\, Russian\, and Mongolian.  \n\nInvitación: Seminario web de WAMIP liderado por jóvenes “Empoderamiento de los jóvenes líderes pastores”  \nEstimados colegas y amigos: \nLa Alianza Mundial de Pueblos Indígenas Móviles y Pastores (WAMIP) se enorgullece de invitarles a nuestro próximo seminario web dirigido por jóvenes: “Empoderamiento de los jóvenes líderes pastores”.  \n\nEsta sesión está diseñada para involucrar a los jóvenes pastores y a las partes interesadas globales en un diálogo significativo sobre los desafíos que enfrenta la próxima generación de custodios de los pastizales y las herramientas disponibles para impulsar una toma de decisiones más significativa.  \nDetalles del evento:\n \n\nFecha: Viernes 10 de abril\nHora: 13:00 UTC / GMT\nRegistro: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GXZcDdfjSMq\_S6-HR8VBA\n\n¿Por qué asistir?\n \n\nInformación directa: Escuche directamente a los jóvenes pastores de todo el mundo sobre sus experiencias en la gobernanza y la toma de decisiones.\nHerramientas prácticas: Conozca la Declaración de las Naciones Unidas sobre los Derechos de los Campesinos (UNDROP) como herramienta política para la promoción.\nAsesoramiento experto: Reciba recomendaciones sobre participación política del Grupo de Trabajo de Jóvenes del CIP и el CSISM. \nRedes: Conéctese con jóvenes líderes de todo el mundo. \n\nInterpretación de idiomas:\nHabrá interpretación disponible en inglés\, francés\, español\, ruso y mongol.  \n¡Esperamos contar con tu participación! \n 
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/wamip-youth-led-webinar-empowering-young-pastoralist-leaders/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Beyond Borders 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Gathering Details\nWhere: \nDrury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk\n105 S St. Mary’s St\, San Antonio\, TX \nWhen: \nApril 13–17\, 2026\n(Please see the Agenda Overview Below) \nWhat to Expect: \nThis gathering\, in partnership with the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project\, represents a powerful convergence of place\, lineage\, and living systems. By bringing together Indigenous leaders\, partners\, scientists\, policy advocates\, and relatives to reconnect with buffalo\, land\, and one another\, we aim to move shared work forward. Together\, this time offers space not only for strategy\, but for remembrance\, repair\, and renewed relationship that sustain both people and the lands we care for. \nTogether\, we will explore what it means for the spirit of the buffalo to move beyond borders through coordinated actions in science\, policy\, and narrative change\, grounded in Indigenous-led leadership and lived experience. \n\nGathering Design\nTo support deeper connection and collective momentum\, there is a single registration option\, and we ask participants to plan to attend for the full duration of the week. \nRather than centering reports and presentations\, this gathering will emphasize strong facilitation\, active participation\, and collaborative problem-solving. Sessions are designed to be engaging\, relational\, and action-oriented\, with the goal of leaving San Antonio with shared commitments and next steps for buffalo restoration. \n\nWe also approach this gathering as a ceremony for the buffalo\, a time to call in our boldest visions\, honor the land and our relatives\, and feel the support of the earth holding us all. \n\nRegistration & What’s Included\n** Early Bird Registration ($50 off) is available through March 2. ** \n\n\nMonday Evening Welcome Reception \n\n\nLunches throughout the Gathering \n\n\nCoffee and Refreshments \n\n\nField trip and roundtrip transportation to the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project herd in Floresville\, located at their recently rematriated 150-acre ranch. \n\nField Trip Highlights:  \n\n\nTipi Talks \n\n\nBuffalo Harvest\n(The meat from the harvest will be going to to the mothers in the Meat for Mamas Program and the San Antonio Health Equity Network.) \n\n\nRegistration and transportation for the Floresville field trip are fully included in the Buffalo Beyond Borders registration and are a central part of the gathering\, not an optional add-on. Donations to the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project are welcomed and appreciated\, and can tickets can be purchased here.
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/buffalo-beyond-borders-2026-conference/
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SUMMARY:ITBC RCPP Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Curious about RCPP and how it can support your Tribal buffalo program?\n\nJoin the InterTribal Buffalo Council on Wednesday\, April 15 at 10:00 am MST / 11:00 am CST for a live webinar. We’ll walk through the program\, funding opportunities\, and how to apply.\n\nCan’t make it? We’ve got you covered\, the webinar will be recorded.\n\nQuestions or ideas you want to explore? Reach out anytime. paige@itbcbuffalonation.org
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/itbc-rcpp-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Bison: Standing Strong Smithsonian Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:May 7\, 2026 Through May 2029 \nOpening May 7\, 2026 | FREE\nExplore the remarkable story of bison. These iconic animals shaped North American landscapes for more than 100\,000 years and anchored Indigenous lifeways for generations. Pushed to the brink of extinction in the 19th century\, bison survived thanks to dedicated conservation efforts. Today\, they stand strong as an enduring symbol of survival and resilience. \nThe Bison: Standing Strong exhibit invites you into this incredible journey. Explore a full-sized bull bison specimen\, the six-foot-wide skull of an ancient bison ancestor\, an immersive soundscape\, multimedia\, cutting-edge scientific research\, and Native objects and stories shared in collaboration with community members. Experience the deep history of America’s national mammal and discover the hopeful future being built for generations to come. \nThe museum’s bison exhibitions and programming received support from Smithsonian’s Our Shared Future: 250\, a Smithsonian-wide initiative commemorating the nation’s 250th. Signature support for Our Shared Future: 250 has been provided by Lilly Endowment Inc. Additional contributions have been made by Target.
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/bison-standing-strong-smithsonian-exhibit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
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SUMMARY:North American Summit on Collaborating With Wildlife in Park Gateways
DESCRIPTION:What is the purpose of the Summit?\n\n\n\n\nDrawing large\, multi-sector participation from across the continent\, the CW Summit aims explore\, establish\, and resource Models & Methodologies for Collaborating with Wildlife (CW)  impacting the way North American societies understand and act toward native species. It acts on the basis that wildlife and humans are not separate but together part of a single\, interconnected system—while acknowledging that wildlife are losing the competition for resources and habitat occupation. CW evolves concepts of wildlife as merely subordinate\, consumptive resources\, or threats to human health and safety. Instead\, CW acts on a concept of wildlife as intrinsically and functionally collaborative toward sustaining nature. \n\n\nWhy Park Gateways?\n\n\n In the CW Summit context\, the term “park” generically describes protected natural areas maintained for wildlife. Accessible parks draw increasing tourism and recreation and attracting new residents bringing development to park outskirts. Being lost at a rapid clip are the family farms\, ranches and other areas which often serve as extended open space for park wildlife. Land and ocean habitats alike are increasingly traversed by traffic and changed by infrastructure. Displacement\, intolerance\, and habitat loss are common challenges for wildlife venturing outside today’s parks.  \nTuesday\, May 18\, 2026 \n7:45a              Doors open \n8:00a              Morning Coffee & Tea \n8:30a              Welcome & Introductions \n9:00a              Summit Keynote \n9:30a              Prologue: 1800s Destruction of Wildlife Across the Continent \n10:00a            What is Collaborating with Wildlife? \n10:30a            Break \n10:50a            Why Park Gateways? \n11:20a             Investing in North America’s Wildlife \n11:50a             Summit Program Overview & Workgroups Process \nNoon              Lunch Break \n1:30p              Workgroup Set 1 \n3:00p             Break \n3:30p             Workgroup Set 2 \n5:00p-7:00p  Welcome Reception  \n​ \nWednesday\, May 19\, 2026 \n7:45a              Doors open \n8:00a              Morning Coffee & Tea \n8:30a              Workgroup Set 3 \n10:00a             Break \n10:30a             Workgroup Set 4 \n12:00p             Lunch Break  \n1:30p               Panel Dialogues on Workgroups 1-4 \n3:00p              Break \n3:30p              Workgroup Set 5 \n5:00p-7:00p   Reception: Visions & Cultural Expressions of North America’s Wildlife Return \n\nThursday\, May 20\, 2026 \n7:45a               Doors open \n8:00a               Morning Coffee & Tea \n8:30a               Workgroup Set 6 \n10:00a             Break \n10:30a             Workgroup Set 7 \n12:00p             Lunch Break  \n1:30p               Workgroup Set 8 \n3:00p               Break \n3:30p               Panel Dialogues on Workgroups 5-8 \n5:00p-6:00p   Closing & Tribal & First Nations Ceremony \n​ \nFriday\, May 21\, 2026 \n8:30a-Noon    Port of Corpus Christi Wildlife Rescue Operations Center & Texas State Aquarium Tour: Field Trip for Participants (Additional Registration Required) \n\n​(Preliminary Draft – Subject to Change)
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/north-american-summit-on-collaborating-with-wildlife-in-park-gateways/
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SUMMARY:Ecological Monitoring and Holistic Planned Grazing
DESCRIPTION:May 18–23\, 2026\nEcological Monitoring & Holistic Planned Grazing\n• Identify key ecological indicators\n• Develop holistic grazing plans\n• Strengthen ecosystem function\n• Manage variability with confidence \n 
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/ecological-monitoring-and-holistic-planned-grazing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260530T170000
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SUMMARY:Jackson Hole Birding Festival: Bird Wild!
DESCRIPTION:Jackson Hole Birding Festival: Bird Wild! \n  \nWed. May 27 – Sat. May 30\, 2026 \nCenter for the Arts\, 240 S. Glenwood\, Jackson\, Wyoming 83001 \nEvent link: https://www.jacksonholebirdingfestival.com/ \n\nWhat: Birding\, wildlife and nature festival for all ages and abilities \nRegion: National attendance; location is in western Wyoming \n\nDescription: \nExperience the iconic American West at the Jackson Hole Birding Festival! Explore the beauty of the wild Jackson Hole valley and the stunning biodiversity of the Greater Yellowstone region\, rich in public lands\, adventure\, and more than 300 bird species. Join us for an unforgettable wildlife experience amid the spectacular Teton Mountains. Choose from 30+ unique tours and experiences by day\, hear fascinating presentations about bird and wildlife science and conservation work by night\, and explore the dynamic community of Jackson\, Wyoming. \nSpeaker Lisa Marie Ansell Frazier\, whose talk is titled “The Return of Life: Birds\, Bison\, and Belonging\,” will focus on the Buffalo Youth Nation Project. \nRegistration opens Jan. 15 at https://www.jacksonholebirdingfestival.com/ \n\nPresented by Wild Excellence Films \n\nEvent graphic: landscape-orientation png file with QR code: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BdQvQt_ojqBISAXCAm7ucIN3eNHyIbgi/view?usp=sharing
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/jackson-hole-birding-festival-bird-wild/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, 240 S. Glenwood\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260530T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Southern Regional Bison Conference
DESCRIPTION:Southern Regional Bison Conference \nMay 29 & 30\, 2026 – Cookeville\, TN – Lazy G Ranch \nAddress: 6070 Dodson Branch Rd\, Cookeville\, TN 38501 \nRegistration Deadline: May 15\, 2026 \nREGISTER HERE! \nScholarships available for this event. Click HERE to apply.  \nYour Tennessee-Bison Adventure Starts Here. Enjoy an outdoor experience with roaring rivers\, over 150 waterfalls\, wooded hiking trails and canyon gorges that are calling your name. After sunset\, enjoy the nightlife with four-star dining\, local pubs and breweries\, and shopping all in the historic walkable downtown in Cookeville. \nFrom our hosts\, Eddie and Frida Gaw and Family: \nWe are excited to see you in May! On a normal basis the ranch has 120 acres and raises approximately 150 Bison. We provide school tours with children coming from all over Middle Tennessee. The school tours consist of wagon rides around the fields and enjoy snacks at the event center while learning the history and future of Bison. Our plans are to continue our live nativity and Christmas lights each year\, annual stew cook and add concerts and event center. The Lazy G store is open on Thursday and Friday 11am to 6pm\, selling Bison meat\, shirts and novelties. \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\n-Refund Policy: Refund requests must be submitted to the NBA in writing by email to lydia@nationalbison.org. The National Bison Association will provide a 100% refund for requests received 20 days prior to the event. Members requesting a refund 6-19 days before the event will receive 50% of their paid registration fee. No refunds will be given on 5 days or less from an event\, but registrations can be transferred at no charge if the NBA is contacted prior to the day of the event(s). \n-Attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements. No bussing services will be provided.  \n-Hotel Room blocks are held at the following hotels.  \n-Additional accommodation options and community information available at: https://www.visitcookevilletn.com/  \n  \nTownePlace Suites by Marriott Cookeville  \n1250 Sams Street Cookeville\, Tennessee\, USA\, 38506 \n931-548-0950 \n\nRoom block for “Bison Conference” at $119/ Night\n\n\nLast Day to Book : Friday\, May 08\, 2026\n\n  \nFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cookeville  \n1200 Sams Street Cookeville\, Tennessee\, USA\, 38506 \n931-854-1050 \n\nRoom block for “Bison Conference” at $109/ Night\n\n\nLast Day to Book : Friday\, May 08\, 2026\n\n  \nThe Agenda: \nFriday\, May 29th  \n3:00 PM –  Registration open at Lazy G Ranch  \n4:00 PM – Handling Facility Tour and Conversation with Chad Kremer \n5:00 PM – Social Hour with Live Music  \n6:00 PM – Supper – Bison Fajita Bar  \n  \nSaturday\, May 30th  \n8:00 AM – Coffee Bar Opens at Lazy G Ranch \n9:00 AM – Conference Welcome and Overview \n10:00 AM – Dave and Liz Schroth – Bison Nutrition \n11:00 AM – Dr. Joe Smith – Parasites in the Southern and Eastern Regions \n12:00 PM – Lunch – Bison Burgers and Hotdogs \n1:00 PM – Bison Markets and Opportunities \n2:00 PM – Body Condition Scoring \n3:00 PM – Bison Mineral Supplementation   \n4:00 PM – Bison Producer Panel \n5:00 PM Social Hour with Live Music \n6:00 PM – Bison Steak Supper  \nNOTE: The schedule is subject to change as more great aspects are added to the lineup.
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/2026-southern-regional-bison-conference/
LOCATION:Lazy G Ranch\, Cookeville\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T190000
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SUMMARY:2026 Western Regional Bison Conference
DESCRIPTION:Western Bison Conference \nJune 26 & 27\, 2026 – Syracuse\, Utah – Antelope Island State Park \nAddress: 4528 W 1700 S\, Syracuse\, UT 84075 \nRegistration Deadline: June 12\, 2026 \nREGISTER HERE! \nScholarships available for this event. Click HERE to apply.  \nDiscover Antelope Island’s iconic bison herd and Great Salt Lake vistas and find inspiration and connection through networking with fellow bison stewards. \nRegistration Includes:  \n\nFriday dinner\nSaturday snacks\, bison lunch\, bison dinner\nFree bussing Saturday to and from conference hotel to Antelope Island State Park\n\nAccess to all meetings\, educational forums and herd tours \n \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\n\n-Refund Policy: Refund requests must be submitted to the NBA in writing by email to lydia@nationalbison.org. The National Bison Association will provide a 100% refund for requests received 20 days prior to the event. Members requesting a refund 6-19 days before the event will receive 50% of their paid registration fee. No refunds will be given on 5 days or less from an event\, but registrations can be transferred at no charge if the NBA is contacted prior to the day of the event(s). \n-Attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements to the conference hotel. Free shuttle bus available Saturday to and from conference hotel to Antelope Island State Park \n-Hotel Room blocks are held at the following hotels.  \n-Additional accommodation options and community information available at: https://discoverdavis.com/national-bison-association-conference-2026/  \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City/Layton \n762 W. Herigate Park Blvd. \nLayton\, UT 84041 \n801-416-8899 \n\nGroup rate for “Bison Conference” $149/ Night\n\n\nLast Day to Book: Friday\, June 5\, 2026\n\n  \nThe Schedule \nFriday\, June 26th \n5:00 PM – Registration open at the Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City/ Layton conference hotel \n5:00 PM – Social Hour and Networking \n6:00 PM – Supper  \nSaturday\, June 27th  \n8:00 AM – Shuttle bus loads at conference hotel \n9:00 AM – Conference Welcome and Overview at Antelope Island State Park Visitor Center (Light brunch option available) \n10:00 AM – Overview of the Salt Lake and Surrounding Ecosystem \n11:00 AM – Bison Body Condition Scoring \n12:00 PM -Bison Working Facilities \n1:00 PM – Bison Herd Tour \n2:00 PM – Lunch at Fielding Garr Ranch (Catered by Island Buffalo Grill) \n3:00 PM – Bison Mineral Supplementation \n4:00 PM – Bison Producer Panel \n5:00 PM – Social Hour and Networking \n6:00 PM – Supper at Visitor Center \n7:30 PM – Bus returns to conference hotel \nNOTE: The schedule is subject to change as more great aspects are added to the lineup.
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/2026-western-regional-bison-conference/
LOCATION:Antelope Island State Park\, Syracuse\, UT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Northern Regional Bison Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026 Northern Bison Conference \nJuly 17 & 18\, 2026 – Choteau\, Montana – Deep Creek Ranch \nChoteau\, MT \nRegistration Deadline: July 3\, 2026\n \nREGISTER HERE! \nScholarships available for this event. Click HERE to apply.  \nJoin us at the foot of the Rocky Mountain Front\, for a bison conference that brings our community together to learn\, connect\, and celebrate the herds we steward. \nRegistration Includes:  \n\nFriday dinner\nSaturday snacks\, bison lunch\, bison dinner\nFree shuttle bus Saturday to and from conference hotel to Deep Creek Ranch\nAccess to all meetings\, educational forums and herd tours\n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\n\n-Refund Policy: Refund requests must be submitted to the NBA in writing by email to lydia@nationalbison.org. The National Bison Association will provide a 100% refund for requests received 20 days prior to the event. Members requesting a refund 6-19 days before the event will receive 50% of their paid registration fee. No refunds will be given on 5 days or less from an event\, but registrations can be transferred at no charge if the NBA is contacted prior to the day of the event(s). \n-Attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements to the conference hotel. Free bussing available Saturday to and from conference hotel to Deep Creek Ranch \n-Hotel Room blocks are held at the following hotel.  \n-Additional accommodation options and community information available at: https://visitchoteau.com/ \nStage Stop Inn \n1005 Main Ave. North  \nChoteau\, MT 59422  \n406-466-5900 \n\nGroup rate for “Bison Conference” $175/ Night\n\n\nLast Day to Book: Friday\, June 19\, 2026\n\n  \nThe Schedule \nFriday\, July 17th \n4:00 PM –  Registration open at the Stage Stop conference hotel  \n5:00 PM – Leadership and Bison Presentation \n6:00 PM – Supper  \n7:00 PM – Musical Guest and Social Time \n  \nSaturday\, July 18th  \n8:00 AM – Shuttle bus loads at conference hotel \n9:00 AM – Conference Welcome and Overview at Deep Creek Ranch \n10:00 AM – Regenerative Ranching \n11:00 AM – Bison Body Condition Scoring \n12:00 PM – Lunch \n1:00 PM – Bison Herd Tour \n2:00 PM – Bison Working Facilities \n3:00 PM – Ranch Hacks   \n4:00 PM – Bison Producer Panel \n5:00 PM – Bus returns to Stage Stop conference hotel \n6:00 PM – Social Hour followed by Bison Supper at Stage Stop conference hotel \nNOTE: The schedule is subject to change as more great aspects are added to the lineup.
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/2026-northern-regional-bison-conference/
LOCATION:Stage Stop Inn\, Choteau\, MT\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Bison Association":MAILTO:info@nationalbison.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260912T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Eastern Regional Bison Conference
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Bison Conference \nSeptember 11 & 12\, 2026 – Columbiana\, OH – Coyote Run Ranch \nColumbiana\, Ohio \nRegistration Deadline: August 28\, 2026 \nREGISTER HERE! \nRegistration Includes: \n\nFriday dinner\nSaturday snacks\, bison lunch\, bison dinner\nAccess to all meetings\, educational forums and herd tours\n\nScholarships available for this event. Click HERE to apply.  \nCoyote Run Ranch is a local\, family owned and operated bison ranch in Columbiana\, Ohio. Encompassing 130 acres\, owners Nick and Kristin George are dedicated to responsibly and ethically raising bison with a focus on maintaining quality genetics and ensuring healthy animals in an effort to repopulate bison in North America.  \nRegistration Includes:  \n\nFriday dinner\nSaturday snacks\, bison lunch\, bison dinner\nFree bussing Saturday to and from conference hotel to Antelope Island State Park\n\nAccess to all meetings\, educational forums and herd tours  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\n\n-Refund Policy: Refund requests must be submitted to the NBA in writing by email to lydia@nationalbison.org. The National Bison Association will provide a 100% refund for requests received 20 days prior to the event. Members requesting a refund 6-19 days before the event will receive 50% of their paid registration fee. No refunds will be given on 5 days or less from an event\, but registrations can be transferred at no charge if the NBA is contacted prior to the day of the event(s). \n-Attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements to the conference hotel. Free shuttle bus available Saturday to and from conference hotel to Coyote Run Ranch. \n-Hotel Room blocks will be secured. Conference hotel details pending.  \n-Additional accommodation options and community information available at: https://tourcolumbianaohio.org/about/ \n  \nThe Agenda: \nFriday\, September 11th \n5:00 PM – Registration open at the conference hotel \n6:00 PM – Supper  \n7:00 PM – Social Time \nSaturday\, September 12th \n8:30 AM – Shuttle bus loads at conference hotel \n9:00 AM – Conference Welcome and Overview at Coyote Run Ranch \n10:00 AM – Regenerative Ranching \n11:00 AM – Bison Body Condition Scoring \n12:00 PM – Lunch \n1:00 PM – Bison Herd Tour \n2:00 PM – Bison Working Facilities \n3:00 PM – Ranch Hacks   \n4:00 PM – Bison Producer Panel \n5:00 PM – Bus returns to conference hotel \n6:00 PM – Social Hour followed by Bison Supper at conference hotel \nNOTE: The schedule is subject to change as more great aspects are added to the lineup.
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/2026-eastern-regional-bison-conference/
LOCATION:Coyote Run Ranch\, Columbiana\, OH\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Bison Association":MAILTO:info@nationalbison.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004856
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SUMMARY:Western Bison Association Wild West Stampede Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Western Bison Association Wild West Stampede Show and Sale\, Reno\, NV December 12\, 2026 \nLearn more at: https://www.westernbisonassociation.com/
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/western-bison-association-wild-west-stampede-show-and-sale/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270417
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SUMMARY:North American Bison Summit
DESCRIPTION:North AmericanBison Summits (NABS)\n\n\nThe North American Bison Summits convene diverse stakeholders—including Tribes\, conservationists\, land managers\, and ranchers—to share best practices and advance collaborative bison conservation. Expected outcomes include practical models for conservation aligned with working landscapes\, improved disease management and genetic diversity\, and recognition of bison’s ecological\, cultural\, and economic value. The summit elevates Tribal buffalo culture\, climate resilience\, and cross-border collaboration across the United States\, Canada\, and Mexico\, while strengthening partnerships at landscape\, sector\, and jurisdictional levels.
URL:https://nationalbison.org/event/north-american-bison-summit-2/
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