Catalyze. Connect. Transform:
Local Habitat, Fire, Water Resilience for Thriving Communities
2026 LCW Annual Conference
Rush Creek Lodge, Yosemite National Park
November 10-13, 2026
2026 Registration
2026 Agenda
Full Agenda Coming Soon
2026 Pre-Conference Workshops (Nov 6-9)
Registration Now Open. Additional activities may be added.
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The Good Fire Cultural Burn is an immersive, multi-day experience focused on traditional ecological knowledge, cultural burning practices, and returning good fire to the landscape.
Dates: Nov 6th - 8th, 2026
Facilitator: Hon. Ron Goode
Location: Red Tail Ranch - 22307 Ferretti Rd, Groveland, CA 95321
What to Bring: Sturdy boots, a hat, safety eyewear, a reusable water bottle, and earplugs (if sensitive to chainsaws or heavy equipment).
What to Wear: Stick to 100% natural fibers (cotton, wool, denim, or leather). For safety reasons, do not wear synthetic materials like spandex, polyester, or anything easily flammable.
Note: sack lunch provided all days
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Explore downstream benefits, hydrologic functions, and practical restoration techniques connecting fire management to water flows.
Dates: Nov 9th, 2026
Facilitator: Brock Dolman
Location: To be announced
Note: sack lunch provided for field trip session
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An interactive session dedicated to building collaborative relationships, community resilience, and cross-sector trust.
Dates: Nov 9th, 2026
Facilitator: Anne LaForti
Location: Rush Creek Lodge Yosemite - 34001 Highway 120, Groveland, California, United States, 95321
Note: sack lunch provided for field trip session
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We will reflect on how nature connection can help us re-remember our ancestral knowledge and reconnect to our own inner wisdom.
Dates: Nov 9th, 2026
Facilitator: To be announced
Location: Rush Creek Lodge Yosemite - 34001 Highway 120, Groveland, California, United States, 95321
Note: sack lunch provided for field trip session
Book Your Stay
Lodging discounts available through registration link below.
Reserve your rooms online or call (209) 379-2373
Rush Creek Lodge Code: 1109LCWRCL26 (works online or over the phone)
Evergreen Lodge Code: 1126EGLLCW (Works only over the phone)
LCW Group Rates:
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Our spacious Lodge King Rooms feature a king bed, stylish sitting area with queen sofa bed, desk and a private balcony with forest and/or sunset views. These roomy mini-suites, with their open floor plan, comfortable sitting area and lovely views, are our most popular with couples and individual travelers.
King bed, Sofabed
400 sq ft
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Our spacious Lodge Double Queen Rooms feature two queen beds, stylish sitting area, desk and a private balcony with forest and/or sunset views. These roomy mini-suites, with multiple beds, efficient design, comfortable sitting area and lovely views, are ideal for small families or companions travelers.
Two Queen Beds
400 sq ft
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Our spacious Lodge Suites feature a bedroom with king bed, separate living room with queen sofa bed and cast iron gas fireplace and an expansive private balcony with forest and/or sunset views. These luxurious suites are a wonderful upgrade for couples and small families seeking more space and greater privacy.
King bed, sofabed
525 sq ft
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Our Two Bedroom Villas (King, Double Twin) feature a master with king bed, large sitting area with sofa bed and cast iron gas fireplace, second bedroom with two twin beds and a private balcony with sunset views. Our villas allow parents to put their kids to bed, hang out in the living room or private balcony and sleep in their own bedroom.
King, 2 Twins, Sofabed
600 sq ft
Pre-Conference Stays (Nov 6–8): Must be booked over the phone at (209) 379-2373 (the group code will not apply online for dates prior to Nov 9).
