COSA Conference

2024 Colorado Open Space Alliance Conference

September 29 – October 2, 2024
Grand Junction Convention Center
159 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Full Conference Standard Rate
$425
One Day
$150
Networking Event Only
$25

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Conference Agenda

Logos for Colorado Lottery and Great Outdoors Colorado
Presented by the Colorado Lottery and Great Outdoors Colorado.

Keynote Speakers

Kriste Peoples

Kriste Peoples

Kriste Peoples is a Denver-based outdoor enthusiast and guide, runner, writer, and mindfulness meditation teacher. She serves as the Executive Director of Women's Wilderness, a Boulder-based nonprofit offering transformational experiences that cultivate a greater sense of agency, community, and engagement in nature among women, girls, and nonbinary people. As a certified mindfulness and meditation teacher, she brings her sense of adventure and curiosity to the inward journey of self-discovery. In her downtime, she's committed to finding an easy alternative to popcorn ceilings.

Luke Runyon

Luke Runyon

Luke Runyon is a journalist, currently serving as co-director of The Water Desk at the University of Colorado's Center for Environmental Journalism. Prior to his current position, Luke was a managing editor and reporter for KUNC, the NPR station for northern Colorado, where he produced the award-winning podcast, "Thirst Gap: Learning to live with less on the Colorado River." He currently serves as the president of the board for the Society of Environmental Journalists. He's a former Ted Scripps Environmental Journalism fellow at the University of Colorado.

Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to COSA!

The tour will be featured at the COSA Conference in Grand Junction during the annual networking event at the historic Avalon Theater on Monday, September 30.

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, Colorado. The tour includes films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power of film, art, and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Tickets to Mountainfilm on Tour are included in full conference registrations and will be available to COSA guests at an additional cost.

Hotel Accommodations

While the downtown hotel block has sold out, there are great hotel accommodations available close to the Grand Junction Conference Center. Availability and rates may vary, but most hotels are happy to provide a government rate when requested.

  • DoubleTree by Hilton
  • Home2Suites
  • WoodSpring Suites
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • Airbnb/VRBO

Although the COSA hotel block in downtown has sold out, rooms may become available. We suggest that you call the downtown hotels directly to inquire about openings and cancelations.

Parking

Parking at the conference hotels is $11 per day. Parking is free at the Grand Junction Convention Center and at many locations downtown. Learn more about parking in downtown Grand Junction.

Sponsors

A huge thank you to all the 2024 conference sponsors, we can’t do this work without your generous support. Thank you to presenting sponsors Great Outdoors Colorado and the Colorado Lottery.

RMRA After Party

Tuesday, Oct 1, 7-9 p.m.
Get Air Trampoline Park

Rocky Mountain Ranger Association (RMRA) is excited to invite you to its third annual After Party! Join us for a fun evening with your fellow RMRA members and COSA colleagues! We’re serving up pizza and non-alcoholic beverages, so come hungry and ready to hang out. If the idea of trampolines has you reaching for an ice pack and ibuprofen, don’t worry! There will be gentler activities available, such as slacklines, arcade games, and massage chairs.

RMRA Members: $15
Non Members: $25

Questions

Do you need help or have questions about the conference?

Email: COSA@iplanitmeetings.com
Phone: (800) 781-1193 ext 2
Chat: Use the chat in the bottom right corner of the registration page.