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The 2-day summit consists of keynote presentations, lightning talks, workshops, and panel discussions. An optional third day includes field sessions. 

The summit brings together seasoned and emerging voices to demonstrate taking innovative ideas to action to shift paradigms and address climate change, biodiversity, and equity through initiatives big and small. A detailed schedule will be posted here once it is available.

All summit sessions take place at the Detroit Masonic Temple.

Thursday, June 4

The first day includes keynote presentations and a series of 10-minute lightning talks, curated to energize and inspire. 

In the evening, LAF will hold its 60th Anniversary Party (separate ticket required) at The Eastern Detroit.

Friday, June 5

The second day consists of workshops and interactive sessions for attendees to learn skills and models for taking innovative ideas to action.

Saturday, June 6

This optional third day includes local field sessions to illustrate the ideas, innovation, and actions presented during the first two days. 

LAF is grateful to the many individuals and organizations that provide financial support towards fulfilling our mission to support the preservation, improvement, and enhancement of the environment.

Much of what LAF is able to accomplish would not be possible without the thought leadership and financial investment of our major supporters, including ASLA, which provides over $125,000 of in-kind support annually.

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