PAXCON 2024 will feature presentations, posters, panel discussions, and networking on these four pillars

• Activism/Citizen Participation
• Science and Research
• Policy and Legislation
• Communication, Engagement, and Education

Additional Details will be posted here and on http://www.paxcon.org

Location: Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Visitor Center)
Address: 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
There is limited parking, we encourage carpooling

Watch the recordings from the 2020 Pax Con

The Patuxent River, considered “Maryland’s River”, is the longest river entirely in the state of Maryland. Home to over 100 species of fish and a staggering variety of resident and migratory birds, the Patuxent River is a jewel of the Maryland natural world. Archaeological artifacts dating back to 7,200 B.C.E. suggests the River has been an essential lifeline for humans for thousands of years.

The Patuxent River Conference (PAXCON) is the premier forum uniting scientists, environmental educators, natural resource managers, and anyone passionate about the health and future of the Patuxent River. To know and understand the Patuxent River is to take one more step towards its protection.

Join us for a lively and intellectually stimulating day and to network with new and old colleagues!

Consider being a Sponsor of the Conference: With a sponsorship of $100 your organization will receive one complimentary conference registration, your logo on the conference website and materials, as well as being able to share materials with conference attendees.

Registration Fee: (includes lunch) 

• Early Bird Registration through January 7: $35
• Registration fee after January 8: $55

Student Participants: $10 Contact Karyn Molines for the registration code.

Presenters: $10 Contact Karyn Molines for the registration code.

Student Presenters: Free Contact Karyn Molines for the registration code.

For agencies that require a W-9 for processing payments: Calvert Nature Society is the Payee: Download the W-9 form for your records.

COVID Policies and Procedures

The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant is ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver during registration. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.