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When: July 7-9, 2026

Where: HoChunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells (1-800-746-2486): S3214 County Road BD, Baraboo, WI 53913

27th Swan Conference of The Trumpeter Swan Society

July 7-9, 2026 in Baraboo, Wisconsin

Mark your calendars! The 27th Swan Conference of The Trumpeter Swan Society will be held in Baraboo, Wisconsin (near Wisconsin Dells!).  It will be a summer conference– so you will see young swan families on the planned field trip.

The Conference will take place at HoChunk Gaming/Wisconsin Dells in Baraboo.  

HoChunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells (1-800-746-2486): S3214 County Road BD, Baraboo, WI 53913

The Baraboo/Wisconsin Dells area is a wonderful place to explore and enjoy on your own and with your family. (Add on some vacation days for family fun!)  A fantastic all day field trip is planned for Wednesday, July 8.  It will be led by the renowned George Archibald, founder of the International Crane Foundation (ICF) who “knows where every nesting swan is near Baraboo.”  Following a tour of ICF and a chance to see the world’s crane species, you’ll explore the area to view young swan families in their summer wetland habitat and much more!  A fun and fascinating field trip is in store!

Tuesday, July 7 and Thursday, July 9 are presentation days.  There will be swan updates from across North America  including  the recently completed Interior Population Swan Management Plan for trumpeter swans east of the Rockies.

Wednesday, July 8: All day field trip

Thursday evening, July 9, is a delicious banquet and auction. Proceeds support swan programs.  All are welcome!

Plan to come. Sign up for the field trip. Be a sponsor. Donate a silent auction item. Bring your curiosity and sense of adventure! To learn more, contact Margaret Smith (ttss@trumpeterswansociety.org) for additional information. Check out our website for more information as it becomes available.

Students! Apply today for the John Cornely Travel Scholarship!

The Trumpeter Swan Society is pleased to announce the availability of two John E. Cornely Student Travel Scholarships, created to honor the legacy of Dr. John Cornely—an inspiring leader, scientist, and lifelong advocate for Trumpeter Swan conservation. This scholarship provides a unique opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of swan biology, conservation, and management by attending a Trumpeter Swan Society conference.

About the Scholarship

The Cornely Scholarship supports graduate or undergraduate students enrolled at any North American university who are currently conducting swan-related research or professionally interested in swan conservation. Selected recipients will receive:

• $1,000 USD to support travel, lodging, or other appropriate conference expenses
• Free conference registration
• Recognition at the conference

This scholarship is designed to help students broaden their exposure to current research and management issues, engage with professional conservationists, and participate in the vibrant community of swan biologists and managers.

Call for Abstracts

The Scientific Committee now welcomes abstracts for presentations on any aspects of swan biology, ecology and conservation. Topics may include, but are not limited to, habitat use and site selection, foraging ecology, population trends and dynamics, migration and movements, breeding and wintering ecology, and the outcome of conservation initiatives. 

College and university students interested in and/or conducting studies regarding swans are encouraged to submit abstracts. 

Please note that abstracts should be submitted by email to the Chair of the Scientific Committee, Dr. Ken Abraham (kenabra@sympatico.ca), and that the deadline for submission of abstracts is 1 May 2026. Abstracts submitted after this date may not be considered by the Committee.

Learn more: https://www.trumpeterswansociety.org/what-we-do/symposium-conference/abstracts.html

Download Abstract Guidelines below (pdf).

More Information to come!

Things To Do and Where to dine in and near Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells

Conference Sponsors ~ Thank you!

Sponsorships are needed!

Your sponsorship makes a meaningful and positive difference to swan conservation.

Your sponsorship gift will be used to keep conference fees affordable to attendees.

Can you help?

Learn more about becoming a sponsor

Donate to the Silent Auction

A silent auction will be held as part of the  Conference. The auction is an opportunity to donate an item, or experience, gift cards etc. to help raise valuable funds for trumpeter swan conservation.  If you are a business or organization it is another opportunity for sponsor visibility at our conference as we will display items with literature about your organization that you provide us.

Popular silent auction items include original artwork or photography, signed and unsigned books, outdoor gear and clothing, specialty food items, and swan, bird, or outdoor-themed items, gift cards, experiences, and themed baskets.

To make a donation, complete this form and mail/email it to the The Trumpeter Swan Society. Donated items may be sent separately or hand-delivered to the conference. Mailed items must be received by June 30, 2026. Thank you!

If you prefer to mail your auction item (plus auction item form so we know who is donating it!), mail it to:

Margaret Smith, 238 Liberty Rd., River Falls, WI 54022