Annual Conference

81st Annual Conference · November 17–19, 2026 · Sacramento

Conserving California:
Local Solutions, Shared Future

This conference gathers people doing conservation work on the ground across the state, including RCD staff and directors, agency partners, and the organizations that support this work.

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About the Conference

Come Find Your People

Hosted by the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts.

Every November, the RCD network gathers to compare notes. This year the program runs from soil health tools and post-fire site preparation to wildlife connectivity, compost policy, prevailing wage, youth education, and more. Six breakout blocks, plus committee meetings, the CARCD Annual Meeting, awards, and the Speak-Off.

Sessions are led by people who do the work: district managers, agency staff, advisors, and partners from across California. Expect practical detail, honest lessons from early adopters, and plenty of time in the exhibit hall and at the tables in between.

Whether you are new to this work or have been at it for decades, there is a seat for you in Sacramento.

Pre-conference · Monday, November 16

Rancher-to-Rancher Field Day at Bobcat Ranch

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Audubon Bobcat Ranch, Winters. A hands-on day on managing for biologically diverse native grasslands, covering soil health principles, biodiversity, and water cycling, with practices you can take back to your operation or district. Separate registration required; not included with conference registration.

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Program

What’s in Store

You can find the full schedule in Whova, our conference platform. The schedule stays current, so check there for the latest rooms and times.

  • Tuesday, November 17

    RCDs Only Day

    Workshops for RCD managers and staff, committee meetings, director training, and the opening of the CARCD Annual Meeting.

  • Wednesday, November 18

    Plenary, Breakouts, and Awards

    The opening plenary, the first three breakout blocks, the awards luncheon, and the evening reception.

  • Thursday, November 19

    Breakouts and the Speak-Off

    Three more breakout blocks, the statewide Speak-Off final, and the close of the CARCD Annual Meeting.

Full schedule

Build Your Own Schedule

Browse all sessions by day, filter by track, and build a personal schedule. Sessions and times can change, and Whova always shows the current version.

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Registered attendees can also sign in to Whova on a phone or tablet during the conference.

Registration

Save your seat

Choose the full conference or a single day. Each rate includes the meals listed with it. The Tuesday evening dinner is sold separately, as is the Bobcat Ranch field day.

  • Best value

    Full Conference

    $595

    Per attendee

    Partners

    2 full days · Wednesday breakfast, lunch, and dinner · Thursday breakfast and lunch

    RCDs

    3 full days · Tuesday lunch · Wednesday breakfast, lunch, and dinner · Thursday breakfast and lunch

  • Wednesday Only

    $400

    Per attendee

    Includes Wednesday sessions, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Thursday Only

    $325

    Per attendee

    Includes Thursday sessions, breakfast, and lunch.

Tuesday dinner is sold separately. Rates include all meals listed with each option.

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Hotel and travel

Sacramento, November 17–19

The conference is at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento. Plenary sessions, all meals, and the exhibit hall share the main ballroom, so everything sits under one roof.

Conference hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento

2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, California 95815

Special CARCD room rate: $177+ single or double, plus taxes and fees

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  • Getting here

    Sacramento International (SMF) is 20 minutes from the hotel. Amtrak’s Sacramento Valley Station is a short ride away.

  • What happens where

    Tuesday is the RCDs Only Day, with workshops, committee meetings, and director training. Plenary and breakout sessions run Wednesday and Thursday.

  • Access needs

    Tell us what you need on the registration form and we will make arrangements.

Sponsors and exhibitors

Support that keeps registration affordable

Sponsor tables sit in the main ballroom, where the plenary, the meals, and the Sponsor Happy Hour take place.

Become a Sponsor

CARCD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Sponsorships may be fully or partly tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.

Champion

Partner

Collaborator

Exhibitor

Benefactor

Custom packages and in-kind donations are welcome. Contact Nancy Wahl-Scheurich at nancy-wahlscheurich@carcd.org or (408) 691-4636.

We will see you in Sacramento

November 17–19, 2026. Bring a colleague.

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Contact CARCD

California Association of Resource Conservation Districts
1017 L St #556, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 457-7904 · info@carcd.org · carcd.org (opens in a new window)

Connecting, Empowering, and Elevating California’s Conservation Districts

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Thank You Sponsors

A big thank you to the sponsors of our 80th Annual Conference. If you have questions regarding sponsorship of our annual conferences, please contact Nancy Wahl-Scheurich at nancy-wahlscheurich@carcd.org

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78th Annual Conference

"Growing Together to Meet the Moment" 

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77th Annual Conference

"Building Partnerships for California's Conservation Communities"

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November 30 - December 2, 2022

76th Annual Conference

"Communities, Collaboration, and Climate: RCDs on the Cutting-Edge of Conservation"

Virtual Conference

January 11 - February 4, 2022

75th Annual Conference

"The Future of a Resilient California Starts Here"

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November 12-23, 2020

74th Annual Conference

"Increasing Pace and Scale: Local Action for Water, Soil, and Forest Resilience"

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November 12-15, 2019

73rd Annual Conference

"Celebrating Resilient Landscapes and Adaptive Communities"

Kona Kai Resort and Spa in San Diego, California

November 14-17, 2018

72nd Annual Conference

"Dynamic Partnerships, Relevant Results"

Sacramento, CA

November 15-18, 2017