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Session I January 18 – 23, 2026
North Carolina Forest Service Mountain Training Facility
6065 Linville Falls Highway
Newland, NC 28657
Session II March 22 – 27, 2026
Biden Environmental Center at Cape Henlopen State Park
37565 Dune Road Lewes, DE 19958
2026 Registration Fees and Information
Standard Full Registration $500 - Sunday-Friday
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Session will have an option for single room occupancy
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Session II will only have double occupancy rooms
What's included?
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Lodging
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Daily meals (Monday-Thursday)
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Choice of classes and field trips* (some field trips require additional fees)
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Thursday awards ceremony
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Institute T-shirt
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Tote bag, note pad and door prizes
COMMUTER Registration $275 - Sunday to Friday
What's included?
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Daily meals Monday-Thursday (no lodging)
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Choice of classes and field trips* (some field trips require additional fees)
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Institute T-shirt
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Thursday awards ceremony
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Tote bag, note pad and door prizes
1. Roommate preference - Please indicate your roommate preference on the registration form. If you are attending alone and choose "two-person occupancy," a room mate will be chosen for you.
2. Single room occupancy
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Single rooms are not guaranteed until full payment is received.
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Single rooms are not available at Session II
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Any questions relating to this policy should be directed toward the executive director
3. Payments - can be made by PayPal (credit card option available), cash, or check. Please note there is a surcharge of $10 for commuters and $25 for full registration surcharge added to PayPal payments.
4. Standard Registration Check in - is Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Early check-in/Saturday arrivals will incur additional $50 fee:
*5. Field Trips fees - are not included in the cost of registration. Check with your agency to see if the cost is covered before committing.
6. Attire - It's casual! There is no dress code. Wear what is comfortable, what is appropriate for the weather and field trips. Some prefer to wear their work uniform, others do not. For the Thursday evening awards ceremony, uniforms or are often worn.