North American Box Turtle Conservation Comittee

The 2026 Box Turtle Conservation Workshop will be held October 23–25, 2026 at Washburn University in Topeka.

Hosted by the North American Box Turtle Conservation Committee (NABTCC), this triennial workshop brings together researchers, field biologists, students, agency partners, and dedicated conservationists committed to the study and protection of North America’s box turtles.

We are pleased to announce a Keynote Address by Neil Bernstein, Ph.D., whose long-standing contributions to Ornate Box Turtle (Terrapene ornata) ecology and conservation have helped shape our understanding of this iconic Western species.

Join us for three days of science, collaboration, and conservation.

Stay tuned for additional details, including registration information, abstract submissions, lodging, and the full agenda. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact the NABTCC at nabtconservation@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you in Kansas!