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Summer Retreat:  Northern Michigan University
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Retreat Participation Fee
Fee covers Monday lunch, and breakfast and lunch on Tuesday. You will be responsible for paying for your own dinner on Monday night.
Supporting Campus Members: $110
Limited Members: $150

Lodging on Campus (with in-suite bathroom): 
Single Room: $34.75
Shared Room (Price per person): $26.75
(If you will be bringing family or friends with you, they are also welcome to stay on campus). 

Registration closes on May 1, 2026
REGISTER
Monday, June 8th & Tuesday, June 9th
Northern Michigan University
Join us for a professional development retreat, hosted by the Northern Michigan University Sustainability Office to meet in-person with sustainability leaders from local colleges and universities to network, share about your work and find inspiration for your future sustainability efforts. ​

​Agenda: 

Monday, June 8
11 a.m -12 pm: Welcome and Introductions
12:00-1:00 pm: Lunch at the NMU's brand new "Sustainability Hub for Innovation and the Environment" (SHINE). Lunch will showcase a  "decolonized diet". 
1:0 0-4:00 pm: Campus and Town Sustainability Walking Tour
4:00-5:00 pm: Break (and check into campus room)
5:00-6:30 pm:  Visit 3rd Street Village
6:30 pm: Group Dinner at Iron Bay Restaurant and Distillery
Optional Sunset hike up Sugarloaf

Tuesday, June 9
8:30 a.m: Breakfast at Northern Lights Dining at Residence Hall (check out of room if not staying additional nights.
9:30 a.m.: Tour Recycle906 (County MRF)
11:00-12:00: Facilitated Forest Bathing at Blueberry Ridge
12:00-2:00 pm:  Box Lunch Topic and Small Group Discussions (based on topics proposed by group)
2:00 p.m-2:30 - Return to campus

​Questions? Please email [email protected]

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  • Home
  • About
    • UMACS Board of Directors
    • UMACS Members
    • UMACS Campuses
  • Membership
  • Programs
    • Upcoming Events
    • Coffee Chats
    • Adventures in Energy
    • Sustainability Fellows Program
    • 2026 Community of Practice
    • UMACS (Re)cognition Awards
    • Summer 2026 Retreat
  • 2026 CONFERENCE
    • Conference Schedule
    • Call for Proposals
    • Lodging
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Past Conferences >
      • 2025 Luther College
      • 2024 Macalester College
      • 2023 University of South Dakota
      • 2021 University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
      • 2019 Carleton College
      • 2017 Central College
      • 2015 Bemidji State University
      • 2013 Luther College
      • 2011 University of MN, Morris
      • 2010 University of WI, River Falls
      • 2008 Luther College
      • 2006 College of St. Benedict and St. John's University
  • Resources
  • Contact