This highly anticipated event brings together Leopold Conservation Award recipients and other leading land stewards with conservation leaders representing industry, government, academia and nonprofit organizations for a stimulating two-day symposium focused on inspiring, real-life conservation success stories and creative approaches to partnerships and engaging the next generation of land stewards in ethical land management. 

Participants will enjoy one-on-one and small group learning and networking in addition to immersive plenary sessions and unforgettable visits to three Leopold Conservation Award recipient farms in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York: Oechsner Farm, Sunnyside Farms, and Greenfield Farms.

• August 1 – Optional afternoon outing and evening welcome reception

• August 2 – Daylong tour to three Leopold Conservation Award recipient farms followed by dinner along the shore of Skaneateles Lake

• August 3 – Symposium learning sessions and experiences on the Cornell University campus

More details coming soon!  

Space is limited to 100 participants.

Registration opens in early 2027.

Speaking and Sponsorship Opportunities: 

Contact Chris Schellpfeffer at cschell@sandcountyfoundation.org