About the 2026 Box Turtle Conservation Workshop
Join us for three days of science, collaboration and conservation
Washburn University is pleased to be the host of the 2026 Box Turtle Conservation Workshop on October 23–25, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas.
Hosted by the North American Box Turtle Conservation Committee (NABTCC), this triennial workshop brings together researchers, field biologists, students, agency partners and dedicated conservationists committed to the study and protection of North America's box turtles.
Call for papers
Abstracts for this year's workshop are due no later than August 31, 2026. Please submit your abstract early; not only does this help with workshop planning but we may receive more requests for presentations than we are able to accommodate.
Keynote speaker: Neil Bernstein, Ph.D.
The 2026 Box Turtle Conservation Workshop will feature a keynote address by Neil Bernstein, Ph.D., whose long-standing contributions to Ornate Box Turtle (Terrapene ornata) ecology and conservation have helped shape our understanding of this iconic Western species.
All workshops will be held on Washburn University's campus with an opening reception taking place at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Event Center.
Register and save your spot for the conservation workshop!
Register before October 9, 2026 and save 50%! General registration before the priority deadline is $100 and $50 for students. After October 9 the prices will increase to $150 and $75.
Questions?
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