Abe Martin Lodge
Nashville, Indiana
October 25-27
hosted by the North Southeast Region
Nashville, Indiana
October 25-27
hosted by the North Southeast Region
The 2022 IDEA Fall Conference will take place over two full and one half-days in late October. This conference provides an opportunity for Indiana's SWCD staff across the state to learn, be encouraged, refresh, share, network and gather valuable information to take back to their district office.
Highlights include a Keynote Speaker (Zach Matthews, Indiana Homeland Security), breakout sessions, time to network, and time to build community with some fun! Don't miss the ever-popular game of Ticket Wars where Districts are invited to donate an item(s) to be "bid" on using purchased tickets. Your IDEA Region Directors will be selling tickets during the conference and the proceeds help support IDEA Conference Scholarships, Staff Service Awards and Annual Poster Contest Winners.
Highlights include a Keynote Speaker (Zach Matthews, Indiana Homeland Security), breakout sessions, time to network, and time to build community with some fun! Don't miss the ever-popular game of Ticket Wars where Districts are invited to donate an item(s) to be "bid" on using purchased tickets. Your IDEA Region Directors will be selling tickets during the conference and the proceeds help support IDEA Conference Scholarships, Staff Service Awards and Annual Poster Contest Winners.
Conference Registration
When you register, you may pay via check* or credit card.**
*Checks must be made payable to "I.D.E.A" and mailed to Cindy Newkirk, 1101 W Main Street, Ste N, Greenfield, IN 46140.
**Credit card payments will include a credit card fee.
REGISTRATION is now closed. We hope you are joining us!
NO REFUNDS for registration after October 1, 2022
*Checks must be made payable to "I.D.E.A" and mailed to Cindy Newkirk, 1101 W Main Street, Ste N, Greenfield, IN 46140.
**Credit card payments will include a credit card fee.
REGISTRATION is now closed. We hope you are joining us!
NO REFUNDS for registration after October 1, 2022
Hotel Reservations
Room reservations can be made by calling the Abe Martin Lodge at 877-563-4311, code #1024ID.
You may book your room for Monday, October 24 – arriving in the afternoon or early evening to dine in Nashville and check out some of the shops or the State Park.
Check-in for the conference will start on Tuesday, October 25 at 9:00 am with the opening Welcome Session beginning at 9:45 am.
Room options:
68 lodge rooms $96.00/night, 1-2 people
15 family cabins $189.00/night, 2-4 people offers 2 bedrooms, 2 pull-outs, spacious kitchen area.
11 cabin suites $189.00/night, 1-2 people offers 1 bedroom w/2 beds, spacious kitchen and living area.
You may book your room for Monday, October 24 – arriving in the afternoon or early evening to dine in Nashville and check out some of the shops or the State Park.
Check-in for the conference will start on Tuesday, October 25 at 9:00 am with the opening Welcome Session beginning at 9:45 am.
Room options:
68 lodge rooms $96.00/night, 1-2 people
15 family cabins $189.00/night, 2-4 people offers 2 bedrooms, 2 pull-outs, spacious kitchen area.
11 cabin suites $189.00/night, 1-2 people offers 1 bedroom w/2 beds, spacious kitchen and living area.
Location
Conference and Lodge: Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, 1405 State Road 46, Nashville, IN 47448
Brown County State Park
Brown County State Park Map
Brown County State Park
Brown County State Park Map
Ticket Wars
Conference Attendees are invited to donate an item(s) to be "bid" on for Ticket Wars! Attendees may purchase tickets to participate and use those tickets to "bid" on the donated items. Proceeds help offset IDEA Conference Scholarships, Staff Service Awards and Poster Contest Winner items.
Before the Conference
What to Bring
- Tax Exempt form for hotel
- Parking Pass for vehicle (mailed to you upon registration)
- Bug repellant
- Sunscreen
- Walking/Hiking Shoes
- Chair for Bonfire Night
- Donated Item for Ticket Wars
- Money to purchase tickets for Ticket Wars
I have attended the IDEA Fall Conference every year since I started working for the association in 2016, except of course 2020 when it was canceled due to the pandemic. This conference provides a unique experience each year for Indiana District Staff to have the opportunity to meet statewide. This is an ideal time to receive practical training, network and discuss District issues and projects. After the 2 1/2 days together, I always come away feeling renewed in the direction we are all headed and having learned more about conservation and the positive impact our collective efforts make in Indiana and beyond our borders. Amy Work, Communications Manager, Indiana Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD)