The Climate Toolkit Symposium 2026

We are thrilled to announce that ticketing registration is now open for Climate Toolkit Symposium 2026, which will be held Oct. 28 – 30, 2026 at Duke Farms in Hillsborough, New Jersey.

Museums, public gardens, zoos, aquaria, science centers and nature institutions have a critical role to play in the climate conversation. This fall, the Toolkit will present our annual in-person symposium to catalyze collaboration, peer learning, mentorship, and implementation of climate solutions — this time in the beautiful 2,700-acre living laboratory of Duke Farms, a Center of the Doris Duke Foundation.

This year’s Climate Toolkit Symposium will feature plenary presentations and panels on ecological restoration and land use, institutional decarbonization, සහ community engagement, with breakouts to focus in on additional climate action goals and initiatives. Tours of the Duke Farms campus and its sustainable features will also be presented.

More details to follow soon, including keynote speaker සහ program agenda. Please mark your calendars — we look forward to creating another unforgettable experience with you!

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Bridgewater Marriott for your convenience. Please use the link below to secure your accommodations at the group rate prior to the cutoff date.

For a truly immersive Climate Toolkit Symposium 2026 experience, a limited number of on-site accommodations are available at Duke Farms. The Deluxe Stay Package ($850 per guest) includes:

• A full conference ticket
• Two nights of on-site lodging in a historic house
• A personal bicycle for exploring Duke Farms’ campus

Please note accommodations include private bedrooms, with some shared bathrooms.

අමතන්න registrations@dukefarms.org for more information and to reserve your spot.

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The Climate Toolkit Symposium 2025

The inaugural Climate Toolkit Symposium, presented by Phipps Conservatory and Duke Farms, was held Oct. 26 – 28, 2025 at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. If you missed this year’s symposium, or just want to refer back to all you’ve learned, please check out our still-growing resources page at the link below to access slide decks, photography and video recordings.