The Jornada Desert Ecology Short Course

How to plan, prepare for, and execute the Jornada Desert Ecology Short Course
Published

August 20, 2026

1. Set the dates (Prior year at DESC)

2. Start making a schedule (8 months in advance)

3. Invite keynote & field visit speakers (6 months)

4. Send out RSVP form (2 months)

5. Final schedule (1 month)

6. Headcounts & purchasing (2 weeks)

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8. Followup emails

Send materials out to participants.