Field Trip Opportunities

PLA field trips are a chance to explore the unique public lands near our convention site and get a behind-the-scenes look at partnerships, programs, and operations in action.

Full details coming soon!

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Sunday | February 22

Step inside the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. and learn how partnerships help preserve this remarkable piece of history.

Time: 8:15 am - 3:45 pm 

Cost: $80pp with convention registration ($110 without), lunch on your own in downtown St. Augustine

Capacity: 50 people (25 minimum) *

Canaveral National Seashore

Thursday | February 26

Explore one of Florida’s longest stretches of undeveloped coastline and hear how partnerships protect its natural and cultural treasures.

Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Cost: $110pp with convention registration ($140 without), includes lunch

Capacity: 50 people (25 minimum) *

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Thursday | February 26

Discover a haven for diverse wildlife and see how collaboration supports habitat conservation on Florida’s Space Coast.

Time: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Cost: $110pp with convention registration ($140 without), includes lunch

Capacity: 24 people (15 minimum) *

*PLA reserves the right to cancel any field trip with fewer than the minimum registrants by January 23, 2026.