Registration Information

Attendee registration for the 6th Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ Wildlife Viewing and Nature Tourism Academy will open by August 2025. In the meantime, pricing from our 2024 Academy is provided below for reference. 

2024 Academy Attendee Registration Options	By Oct. 31	Nov. 1 - Jan. 31	Feb. 1 - Feb. 22
Full Registration (Monday - Thursday) Includes Monday Field Experience (details) at Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, all Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Presentations, three breakfasts, four lunches, and dinner Monday and Thursday.	$600	$650	$700
One Day Registration (includes the offered meals)	$250
Friday Optional Field Experiences (not included with registration) (details)
North Carolina Bird Atlas AM Trip 8am - 12pm; PM Trip 1pm - 5pm	$35
North Carolina Aquarium AM Trip 8am - 12pm; PM Trip 1pm - 5pm	$35
Wright Brothers Memorial AM Trip 8am - 12pm; PM Trip 1pm - 5pm	$30
Additional Optional Event
Wednesday Trivia Night (includes pizza, salad, dessert, and drinks) Advance RSVP through the registration site is strongly encouraged so that we order enough food!	$25; paid at the door
Guest Registration Options
Guest Breakfasts (per day)	$25
Guest Lunches (per day)	$30
Guest Monday Dinner Ticket	$50
Guest Thursday Dinner Ticket	$60
Guest Monday Field Learning Experience	$60

Payment Note

​Registrants will have the option to pay by PO, check or credit card; after January 16, 2026, only credit card payments will be accepted.

Cancellation Policy

​If you need to cancel your registration, registration fees are refundable less a $50 administrative fee if cancelled by January 16, 2026. After January 16, no refunds will be issued, but substitutions are allowed. PLEASE NOTE:  All registrations are subject to the cancellation fee regardless of the type of payment.  You are advised to make sure you have travel approval before registering for the Academy.  

Questions

If you have any questions about attending, please call the WVNT Academy registration office at (802) 865-5202, or email [email protected].

 

Field Experience Opportunities 

Monday Field Experience (Included with Registration)

​Registration includes an all-day Instructional Field Trip on Monday. Participants will visit Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. At each location will be a presentation of local and regional initiatives for engaging the wildlife viewing public, covering birds, sea turtles, marine mammals, and red wolves. Lunch, water and snacks will be provided.  
​Advance RSVP through the registration site is strongly encouraged to for transportation and lunch planning.  

Friday Optional Field Experiences (Additional Fees Apply; Not Included with Registration)

North Carolina Bird Atlas:  8:00 – Noon and 1:00 – 5:00 (Two Groups)
Participants will visit a local birding hotspot. Trip leaders will guide participants in the local avifauna, the difference between Birding and Atlasing, and considerations for engaging the birding public for a statewide Participatory Science Project. Transportation, water and snacks included.
5 participants minimum; 12 max per trip

North Carolina Aquarium:  8:00 – Noon and 1:00 – 5:00 (Two Groups)
Participants will visit the North Carolina Aquarium in Manteo and have a chance to tour the behind-the-scenes facility and the aquarium exhibits themselves. Transportation, water and snacks included.
5 participants minimum; 12 maximum per trip

Wright Brothers Memorial:  8:00 – Noon and 1:00 – 5:00 (Two Groups)
Participants will visit the sight of the first powered flight at the Wright Brothers Memorial. Staff will give a presentation on the history of the Wright Brothers accomplishments and the park. Transportation, water and snacks included.
5 participants minimum; 12 maximum per trip