The Conservation Employee Training (CET) is a state-wide workshop that provides conservation professionals with in-depth training on technical, administrative and educational aspects related to agriculture best management practices, community conservation, district law, district operations and environmental education.
Dates: October 5-8, 2026
Location: Sheron Greensboro Hotel at Four Season & Koury Center
3121 W. Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27407, United States
Registration Tickets Include:
- Conference Ticket for the Week and access to all sessions on Tuesday & Wednesday
- Lunch & Banquet on Wednesday, additional meals may apply
- One afternoon field trip/workshop on Wednesday afternoon
Hotel Room Block:
Rates for room blocks are offered at $136.00/night. Sunday night rooms are reserved for those attending workshops on Monday.
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Additional Tickets & Prices:
- Workshops on Monday:TBD
- Mentoring Lunch on Tuesday for those staff and partners under 5 years of experience (No Additional Cost to Attendees)
- DEA Networking Event at Topgolf (information below)
Register Now for the DEA Networking Event at Topgolf!
You’re invited to join us for a fun and engaging evening of team building and networking at Topgolf! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow NCCDEA employees, enjoy good food, and try your hand at a high-tech climate-controlled driving range—no experience required.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $45 per person
Your registration includes:
- Two hours of Topgolf gameplay (6 players per bay)
- Buffet-style dinner for 90 minutes featuring:
- House salad with dressings
- Kings buns with whipped butter
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Parmesan cream bow-tie pasta with chicken
- Fountain soda, iced tea, coffee, and water
Whether you’re swinging a club or simply enjoying the atmosphere, this event is a great chance to unwind and connect. We encourage you to register soon—spaces may fill quickly! If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Lisa Marochak or Mark Walton.
We hope to see you there!
General Schedule Information:
Monday’s Schedule: Workshops and Registration Check-in
Tuesday’s Schedule: Keynote Presentation, Conference Style Presentations, Skill-building workshops, & DEA Event
Wednesday: Interactive Sessions, Regional Breakouts, Field Trips, & Banquet
Thursday: Opportunities for additional fieldtrips
Upcoming Dates
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05Oct2026 Conservation Employee Training
The Conservation Employee Training (CET) is a state-wide workshop that provides conservation professionals with in-depth training on technical, administrative and educational aspects related to agriculture best management practices, community conservation, district law, district operations and environmental education.
8:00 am-1:00 pm -
06Oct2026 Conservation Employee Training
Register Now for the DEA Networking Event at Topgolf!
You’re invited to join us for a fun and engaging evening of team building and networking at Topgolf! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow NCCDEA employees, enjoy good food, and try your hand at a high-tech climate-controlled driving range—no experience required.
6:00 pm-8:00 pm