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Preconference Activities

Tour of the Pennsylvania State Capitol

August 4, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | No charge | Registration is required

Transportation to and from the Pennsylvania State Capitol will be provided for this 45-minute guided tour of "the handsomest building" President Theodore Roosevelt ever saw. The guided tour will share architectural and artistic highlights to bring the Capitol's history alive.

Conservation Cookout

August 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM | No charge | Registration is required

The State Conservation Commission's own Justin Challenger is hosting a cookout for conservation district staff, directors, and partners. Bring a chair and enjoy some fun and relaxation with your friends in conservation. Directions will be provided, there is ample space for parking, and we'll have an event tent onsite, so the fun can happen rain or shine.

Self-Guided Tour of Wildwood Park

August 4, 2026 |See below for hours| No charge

Right down the street from the conference lies 229-acre Wildwood Park, featuring a 90-acre shallow lake, six miles of trails, and a mile of boardwalks. Visit the Benjamin Olewine Nature Center between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for exhibits about the natural history of the park and the Susquehanna Valley area. Trails are open from dawn to dusk. Click here to visit the Wildwood Park website and here for the self-guided trail brochure.

Sessions and Tours

Agricultural Tour and Sessions

PACD is partnering with the State Conservation Commission to plan a Wednesday tour and Thursday sessions to highlight ag innovation and look ahead to the future of ag conservation. Thursday will also feature a a meet and greet with the new State Conservation Commission Executive Secretary.

There is no charge for the tour, but registration is required. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Family Fun & Area Activities

Information on Local Attractions and Dining Options

Visit Hershey & Harrisburg has lots if information about local activities for attendees interested in outdoor recreation, family fun, historical and cultural attractions, and nearby dining options. Click here for fun things to do and here for information on nearby restaurants.

Hotel Information

Staybridge Suites Harrisburg/Hershey

920 Wildwood Park Drive

Harrisburg, PA 17110

717-233-3304

Reservation Deadline: July 9, 2026

The hotel guarantees the conference rate until July 9. Be sure to make your overnight reservations early!

Room Rate: $124.00 + taxes

Click here to reserve your room online or call 717-233-3304 and reference Group Code PAC.

Conference Sponsors

PACD thanks our sponsors for supporting the conference. Exhibit space is an exclusive benefit for Gold and Silver sponsors. Click here for more information and to sponsor the conference!

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Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received by the PACD office no later than June 27, 2025. Full payment for all registered meals and activities is expected for any cancellations received after June 27, 2025.

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