2026
Upper Peninsula
Stewardship Summit
Connecting Regional Partners to Protect Our Landscapes
May 22 | Marquette, MI
Sponsored By:
Lyme Great Lakes Timberlands ð– ° The Americana Foundation ð– ° Starflower Ecological Alliance ð– ° Kirt Manecke Fundraising & Consulting ð– ° The Nature Conservancy ð– ° U.P. Wild ð– °
WHAT: Join us for a half-day summit uniting UP conservation organizations. As part of facilitated learning circles, we'll discuss organizational priorities, service areas, and opportunities to coordinate our efforts to protect land and water in the Upper Peninsula.
Who:
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Land trusts
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Tribal government
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State & federal agencies
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University researchers
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Environmental nonprofits
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Grassroots advocacy groups
WHY:
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Build cross-sector collaboration
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Share tools and regional data
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Align conservation priorities
When: Friday, May 22 from 10am-3pm
Where: NMU Northern Center
1401 Presque Isle Ave,
Marquette, MI
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Facilitated learning circles to share insights, needs, and priorities
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Lunch and refreshments
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Time to network with conservation partners from across the region
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A contact list of participating organizations and an overview of their mission, current projects, or services
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A post-event summary with key insights and suggested partnership connections based on shared goals and resources
Your registration includes:
Please note that registration is non-refundable, but allowed to be transferred should you not be able to attend. Please email us at uplc@uplandconservancy.org if you need assistance with your registration.
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If your organization requires financial assistance to cover travel costs to attend the UP Stewardship Summit on May 22, please let us know by filling out this form. UPLC will do our best to connect you with resources.
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Tentative Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Networking & Coffee
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10:30 – 10:45 AM
Welcome & Overview
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Grounding
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learning Circle Questions and Discussion
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12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch & Social Hour
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1:00 – 3:00 PM
Continued Learning Circle Discussions & Closing Remarks
Need more info?
Get in touch with UPLC staff at
uplc@uplandconservancy.org
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the UP Stewardship Summit by becoming a sponsor. Choose a sponsorship level below to register online, or complete the sponsorship commitment form here.
Superior Sponsor
As a Superior Sponsor of the 2026 Stewardship Summit, your leadership-level support helps convene regional conservation partners, strengthen collaboration, and advance meaningful stewardship across the Upper Peninsula.
Sponsorship includes
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Your logo featured on all event materials and Summit webpage
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Named recognition with logo on social media
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Acknowledgment of sponsorship during opening remarks
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The opportunity to table at the event to share information about your organization.
Hemlock Sponsor
As a Hemlock Sponsor, you are helping make the 2026 Stewardship Summit possible and supporting collaboration that protects the ecosystems and communities we serve.
Sponsorship includes:
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Your logo on event materials and Summit webpage
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Named recognition with logo on UPLC social media
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Your logo displayed at the Summit
Cedar Sponsor
As a Cedar Sponsor, you are helping make the 2026 Stewardship Summit possible and supporting collaboration that protects the ecosystems and communities we serve.
Sponsorship includes:
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Named recognition on event materials
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Named recognition on UPLC social media and small
logo on Summit webpage
Birch Sponsor
As a Birch Sponsor, your contribution supports the 2026 Stewardship Summit and helps grow stronger partnerships for conservation across our region.
Sponsorship includes:​
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Named recognition on UPLC social media and small
logo on Summit webpage
While the sponsorship levels outlined above provide a general framework, we are happy to discuss customized support opportunities.
If you’re interested in contributing at a different level, please contact our team at uplc@uplandconservancy.org