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The Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership (ATLP) will be holding its 2026 Partnership Meeting from November 16-19 at The Crowne Plaza in Harrisburg, PA.

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Meeting Snapshot

This year’s meeting theme is “Resilient by Nature: Navigating Change & Delivering Conservation in the Appalachian Trail Landscape.”

The 2026 Partnership Meeting will feature an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers, partner presentations highlighting replicable success stories and conservation outcomes, insightful panel discussions, networking opportunities, and breakout conservations focused on our shared conservation opportunities and actions.

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Schedule of Events

  • November 16th: Welcome Reception Networking Event (5-7pm)
  • November 17 – 18th: Partnership Meeting Keynotes, Partner Sessions, and Share Fair
  • November 19th: Appalachian Trail Work Day & Field Trip (9am – 2pm, optional but highly recommended)

Agenda and speaker information are coming soon.

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Session Themes

Sessions will explore:

  • Landscape-scale partnerships in action across Appalachia
  • Conservation planning support, tools, and resources helping partners deliver conservation at scale
  • Navigating conservation policy and funding at multiple scales
  • New science and data on connectivity, biodiversity, and ecosystem health in the Appalachian Trail Landscape
  • Community-led conservation, private land stewardship, and cross-sector collaboration
  • Planning for community and conservation resiliency
  • Recreation access, public health, and community benefits
  • Intersections with economic development and rural prosperity

Check back for event updates.

Learn more about the ATLP and check out our new 2026-2028 Strategic Action Plan.

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Registration Details

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026
Registration Cost: $150 + processing fee


Lodging

Reserve your stay at The Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey!

The ATLP is pleased to offer a special discounted room rate of $124 per night for attendees at the Crowne Plaza. To receive the discounted rate, reservations must be made by Friday, October 9, 2026. Guests may book online using the provided link or call 866-283-3096 and mention the Appalachian Trail Conservancy group when making a reservation.

“A realm and not merely a trail marks the full aim of our efforts.”

-Benton MacKaye, the Appalachian Trail’s visionary

Sponsorship Opportunities

The ATLP Partnership Meeting attracts conservation leaders and practitioners from across sectors who are committed to a. shared mission: connecting the wild, scenic, and cultural wonders of the Appalachian Trail and its surrounding landscape.

This year’s meeting will foster compelling dialogue, immersive field trip experiences, networking opportunities, and collaborative learning. Sponsorship support also helps offset travel costs for attendees and expands participation across the partnership network.

Supporting the ATLP’s 2026 Partnership Meeting through one of the Sponsorship Tiers will broadcast your organization, agency, or business’s commitment and investment in the cherished Appalachian Trail, its landscape, and the largest conservation partnership in the Eastern United States. By sponsoring, your brand will be shared with hundreds of partners that align with your values and are eager to engage in collaborative, multifaceted conservation work.

Thank you for your commitment to the A.T. Landscape and the ATLP!

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Sponsorship Tiers

Change Maker

$10,000+

Leader

$5,000

Supporter

$2,500

Ally

≤$1,000

Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities

In addition to sponsorship levels, organizations may sponsor specific experiences.

Keynote Presentation Sponsor$6,0002 available
Inclusion Sponsor$5,5001 available
Reception & Share Fair Sponsor$3,0002 available
Appalachian Trail Work Day & Field Trip Sponsor$3,0002 available

Sponsors

The organizers express their deep appreciation to the following for their generous support of the Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership Annual Partner Meeting! 

 

Hosting Partners

ATLP Leaders

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ATLP Supporters