Join us at the PLT Annual Conference to celebrate 50 years of PLT at the Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska from March 23-26, 2026!

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Join us for the 40th Project Learning Tree Annual Conference at the Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska from March 23-26, 2026!

REGISTRATION & TRAVEL

VENUE

The Arbor Day Lied Lodge:
2700 Sylvan Road, Nebraska City, NE 68410

REGISTRATION FEE

  • Coordinator Early Bird (until January 31):

$650

  • Coordinator Standard (from February 1 through March 9):

$700

  • General Public Early Bird (until January 31):

$750

  • General Public Standard (from February 1 through March 9):

$800

  • Adult Companion Pass (meals only):

$500

  • Youth Companion Pass (except Welcome or Celebration which are for 21+ attendees only):

$300

  • Included in Registration:
  • Monday: Networking lunch, PM sessions, Welcome Dinner
  • Tuesday: Breakfast, AM sessions, Awards Luncheon, PM sessions, Casual dinner
  • Wednesday: Breakfast, AM outdoor sessions, Lunch, PM outdoor sessions, Celebration dinner
  • Thursday: Breakfast, AM sessions, Networking lunch, PM sessions, Optional casual dinner

HOTEL

The Arbor Day Lied Lodge, 2700 Sylvan Road, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Room rates: $129/night for single occupancy, $139/night for double occupancy


Our room block is ONLY guaranteed until February 18th – Please book early!

BOOK ROOMS HERE

To make a reservation online, use code 2603PROJEC

To reserve via phone: 800-546-5433 and ask to make a reservation for the Project Learning Tree block

Room Rate Cut-Off Date: February 18, 2026 (Rate and space available on a first-come, first-serve basis)

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Flights
We recommend flying to Eppley Field (OMA) in Omaha, a 50-60 minute drive from Lied Lodge. Lincoln Airport (LNK) is a 40-50 minute drive but has fewer flight options and routes.

Transportation
Lied Lodge runs an airport shuttle to both LNK and OMA. To request a ride, please fill out the request form. Rides are $85 each way, or $170 round-trip and will be billed to your hotel room at the end of your stay. All shuttle requests must be made by Sunday, March 1st.

For those planning to drive on their own, Lied Lodge offers free parking.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

This is a tentative schedule and subject to changes as planning progresses.

Monday, March 23

AM

Arrivals and Registrations

Conference Buddy Breakfast (conference buddies only)

PLT Coordinator Regional Breakout Meetings

LUNCH

Networking Lunch

PM

Welcoming and Keynote Speaker

Networking Break

PLT Coordinator Delivery Partner Organization (sponsor-type) Breakout Meetings

DINNER

Welcome Dinner


Tuesday, March 24

AM

Networking Breakfast

General Session

Networking Break with Silent Auction Open

1-hour Concurrent Sessions

LUNCH

Awards Luncheon

PM

2-hour Concurrent Sessions

Networking Break

1-hour Concurrent Sessions

DINNER

Casual Dinner


Wednesday, March 25

AM

Networking Breakfast Buffet

Field Experience: PLT through Outdoor Recreation

LUNCH

Casual Lunch during Field Experience

PM

Field Experience: PLT through Outdoor Recreation (continued)

DINNER

Celebrating the Future of PLT Dinner Party


Thursday, March 26

AM

Networking Breakfast Buffet
Closing General Session

Networking Break and Silent Auction Close
1-hour Concurrent Sessions

LUNCH

Networking Lunch

PM

Festival of PLT Activities: Experience a variety of PLT activities with a variety of facilitation styles

DINNER

Casual Optional Dinner


Friday, March 27

Optional Add-on Post Conference Breakfast & Excursion: Arbor Day Farm Adventures (separate registration is required through Arbor Day Farm)

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