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PRAC Professional Development
Specialized Training Opportunities
Join California and Nevada Park Professionals

5-day Parks Specialized Trainingand Professional Development Event
at the Sheraton Agoura Hills ~ March 5 to 9
Ask for the "state rate" and mention Parks Conference to get the best room rate (818) 707-1220
Click on image to Download PDF Registration, Event Matrix or Complete Program
  • Monday, 2:00 PM M*A*S*H Guided Tour: Meet at 2:00 PM at the Malibu Creek Lower parking lot, get free parking pass and location map from Reg Desk, see Jeff Price at the park or pay $10 parking.
  • Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Discussion of "Water in California" with Dave Carle.
  • Tuesday, 4:00 PM Magic Session: Sign up on registration form and pay $5 for materials at the door. Limited to 20 persons.
  • Wednesday, 5:30 PM Tri Tip Smoker & Potluck: Details on potluck, free parking pass and map directions at Reg Desk. Pay $10 pp at the event, limited capacity.
  • Nearby Camping: We have reserved a limited number of campsites for certain types of RV and tent equipment. Contact Jeff Price with your request to sign up for space and get a vehicle pass e-mail in advance.
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Last Minute Program Changes and Updates
Featured Presentations Offered

Keynote Multi-agency Speaker Panel
Specialized sessions for advanced learning and career enhancement
Public Safety
Resource Management
Park Management
Interpretation
Transitions and Retirement

Participants can also earn Specialized Certifications at this training

Commission on POST, Advanced Officer Training Certification (24 hours)
National Wildfire Coordinated Group, Resource Advisor for Wildland Fire Certification (8 hours)
Interpreting for Diverse Audiences, State Certification (36 hours, $50)

Featured Tours, Adventures, Field Trips and After Hours Events

California State Parks Foundation Reception
Hollywood Hills and Bowl Tour
Whale Watching at Channel Islands Boat Trip
Autry National Center & Museum Tour
Malibu Beach Wine Tasting and Snacks
Guided Tour of Movie & TV Film Sites including M*A*S*H set
Malibu Creek Guided Bird Walk
Getty Art Museum Guided Tour
Historic Adamson House and Grounds Guided Tour
Presidential Library, Grounds and Museum
Guided Tidepool Exloration and Seashore Picnic
Golf and Pistol Competitions
Full registration includes 3 lunches and a gala banquet

Professional Association Events

PRAC and CSPRA Annual Membership and Board Luncheon Meetings

See links above for Registration Package and Program Guide
Event room rates at the Sheraton are $104 BEFORE Feb 17th, including WyFi Internet and parking

Click HERE for a general event location Map

The Annual PRAC General Membership and Board Meeting Luncheon
will be held Wednesday March 7, 12-2pm